10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Polemics (noun)
Meaning: The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute. वाद-विवाद
Synonyms: Debate, Discussion, Wrangling, Sparring, Disputation
Example: The history of science has become embroiled in religious polemics.
Rant (verb)
Meaning: Speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way. गंभीरता से बोलना, हल्ला मचाकर दोषारोपण करना
Synonyms: Fulminate, Spout, Bluster, Harangue
Antonyms: Be Modest, Be Quiet, Be Calm
Example: Priyanka was still ranting about the unfairness of it all.
Mayhem (noun)
Meaning: Violent or extreme disorder; chaos. हाथापाई, अराजकता
Synonyms: Havoc, Bedlam, Tumult, Uproar, Turmoil, Hullabaloo, Commotion
Antonyms: Order, Peace, Harmony, Tranquillity
Example: There was absolute mayhem when everyone tried to get out at once.
Meritorious (adjective)
Meaning: Deserving praise. प्रशांसा के योग्य
Synonyms: Praise Worthy, Laudable, Estimable, Commendable
Antonyms: Disgraceful, Contemptible, Reprehensible, Despicable
Example: He was praised for his meritorious service.
Malfeasance (noun)
Meaning: The doing of a wrongful or illegal act, esp. by a public official. जुर्म, अपराध
Synonyms: Misconduct, Impropriety, Wrongdoing, Transgression
Antonyms: Manners, Obedience, Honesty, Truthfulness
Example: There was clear evidence of malfeasance.
Nebulous (adjective)
Meaning: Not clear. अस्पष्ट
Synonyms: Vague, Ill-Defined, Hazy, Inchoate,
Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Obvious, Certain
Example: Nebulous concepts like quality of life
Muzzle (verb)
Meaning: To prevent somebody from expressing their opinions in public as they want to. दबाना
Synonyms: Silence, Suppress, Gag, Stifle, Curb, Fetter
Antonyms: Encourage, Support, Aid, Embolden
Example: They accused the government of muzzling the press.
Innocuous (adjective)
Meaning: Not harmful or offensive. हानि रहित
Synonyms: Harmless, Benign, Unobjectionable, Innocent
Antonyms: Damaging, Detrimental, Malignant, Malevolent
Example: It seemed a perfectly innocuous remark.
Vetting (noun)
Meaning: The process of carefully and critically examining something. पुनरीक्षण
Synonyms: Examining, Inspection, Screening, Assessing, Evaluation
Example: The agreement went through a careful process of vetting by lawyers.
Modicum (noun)
Meaning: A fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant. नाम मात्र
Synonyms: Little Bit, Ounce, Iota, Tinge, Smidgen
Antonyms: Plenty, Mound, Stack
Example: His statement had a modicum of truth.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 7 Feb 2020RBI’s policy introduces new tools to revive growth but government needs to help.
Yesterday the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee voted unanimously to keep the policy rate unchanged at 5.15%. This wasn’t surprising, given that the retail inflation in December was 7.4%, overshooting the outer bound of 6% fixed by government as part of the flexible inflation targeting regime. However, the policy statement when seen in conjunction with other steps announced by RBI suggests that reviving economic growth remains the priority. This is also unsurprising after six consecutive quarters of deceleration in growth and a Union Budget that is unlikely to catalyse a revival.
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1. Synonym of Mayhem
2. Antonym of Muzzle
3. Synonym of Nebulous
4. Antonym of Innocuous
5. Synonym of Malfeasance
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