10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Promulgate (verb)
To announce a new law or system officially or publicly. एलान करना
Synonyms: Put into effect, Enact, Enforce, Implement, Pass
Antonyms: Withhold, Refrain, Suppress
Example: The surcharge was imposed under the country's emergency regulations promulgated in May.
Vein (noun)
A distinctive quality, style, or tendency. स्वभाव
Synonyms: Mood, Tone, Temperament, Quality
Example: He closes his article in a somewhat humorous vein.
Reiterate (verb)
To repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it. बारबारदुहराना
Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Recapitulate, Go over
Antonyms: Take Back
Example: Since I could not hear the instructions, I asked the teacher to reiterate them once
Entail (verb)
Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence. के लिए आवश्यक होना
Synonyms: Require, Necessitate, Call for
Antonyms: Exclude, Miss out
Example: I have said that this proposal would not necessarily entail any considerations of taxation levels.
Escalate (verb)
Increase rapidly. बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Increase, Expand, Mount, Shoot up
Antonyms: Decrease, De-escalate, Lessen
Example: The fighting escalated into a full-scale war.
Erode (verb)
- Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed. नष्टकरना
Synonyms: Wear Away, Destroy, Abrade
Antonyms: Maintain, Save, Conserve, Preserve
Example: This humiliation has eroded what confidence he has.
Detrimental (adjective)
Tending to cause harm. हानिकारक
Synonyms: Harmful, Deleterious, Damaging, Dangerous, Calamitous, Pernicious
Antonyms: Beneficial, Harmless, Favourable, Advantageous
Example: Recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people.
Nudge (verb)
Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something. आगेबढना
Synonyms: Prompt, Encourage, Coax, Stimulate, Jog
Antonyms: Discourage, Hold back, Restrain, Repress
Example: We have to nudge the politicians in the right direction.
Meagre (adjective)
Small in quantity and poor in quality. थोड़ा
Synonyms: Inadequate, Scanty, Paltry, Limited, Insufficient, Deficient
Antonyms: Ample, Full, Abundant, Sufficient
Example: She supplements her meagre income by cleaning at night.
Concerted (adjective)
Jointly arranged or carried out. संयुक्त
Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United
Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary
Example: A concerted effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 24 Jan 2021Without strong accountability provisions, the consumer protection rules will not guarantee better power supply quality.
Did electricity consumers truly get “empowered” this December? This was the claim of the Union Power Ministry as the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 was promulgated in December, almost two years since the declaration of universal electrification.
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1. Synonym of Promulgate
2. Antonym of Nudge
3. Synonym of Meagre
4. Antonym of Erode
5. Synonym of Escalate
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