10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Remit (noun)
Meaning- The task or area of activity officially assigned to an individual or organization. अधिकार के क्षेत्र
Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Area of Responsibility, Spheres of Competence, Orbit, Ambit
Antonyms: Exculpation, Restriction, Restraint, Limitation
Example: The committee concluded in the meeting that such decisions are outside the remit of this committee.
Unanimously (adverb)
Meaning - Without opposition; with the agreement of all people involved. एक मत से
Synonyms: Collectively, Universally, Undisputedly, Nemine Contradicente
Antonyms: Differently, Divergently, Oppositely, Individually
Example: The board of ministers unanimously approved the project last week.
Stance (noun)
Meaning- A way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion रवैया
Synonyms: Attitude, Viewpoint, Opinion, Mindset, Perspective, Standpoint, Outlook, Slant
Example: Many citizens were in agreement with the governor’s stance on the matter.
Uptick (noun)
Meaning- A small increase or slight upward trend इज़ाफ़ा
Synonyms: Uptrend, Boost, Accrual, Accretion, Augmentation
Antonyms: Decrement, Decline, Depletion, Lowering, Drop-Off
Example: We can see some uptick in activity in the marketplace.
Slippage (noun)
Meaning- A slight or slow steady fall in the amount, value, etc. of something गिरावट
Synonyms: Downtrend, Downturn, Deterioration
Antonyms: Upsurge, Acceleration
Example: Due to the slippage of sales from last quarter to this quarter, the company had to do something to get the sales back up.
Nominal (adjective)
Meaning- (of a price or charge) very small; far below the real value or cost. नाममात्र
Synonyms: Negligible, Token, Trifling, Infinitesimal, Exiguous
Antonyms: Considerable, Remarkable, Noteworthy, Measurable
Example: The court gave me a nominal award that did not cover the cost of my car repairs.
Precisely (adverb)
Meaning- In exact terms; without vagueness. यकीनन
Synonyms: Exactly, Promptly, Entirely, Absolutely
Antonyms: Somewhat, Differently, Vaguely
Example: Although I told my husband to arrive at the school precisely at three o’clock, he still managed to show up late for dismissal.
Armoury (noun)
Meaning- An array of resources available for a particular purpose स्टॉक में सभी वस्तुओं की एक विस्तृत सूची
Synonyms: Inventory, Stock, Resourcefulness, Repository
Antonyms: Depository, Waiting-Room
Example: A storehouse, the ancient and renowned temple, an armoury or storehouse, were the chief buildings that was found by archaeologists.
Substantive (adjective)
Meaning- Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. (वास्तविक) मूलभूत
Synonyms: Substantial, Significant, Sound, Meaty, Concrete
Antonyms: Inconsiderable, Negligible, Inconsequential
Example: As a busy employee, she is tired of attending monthly meetings that are not substantive to his work.
Enhanced (adjective)
Meaning- Greater in value than before बढ़ाया हुआ
Synonyms: Enriched, Upgraded, Bettered, Improved, Revised
Antonyms: Damaged, Marred, Tarnished, Worsened
Example: The value of some of his books is enhanced by numerous illustrations.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 11 Feb 2020Economic toll of coronavirus is hard to predict but China’s footprint makes damage inevitable.
Yesterday, China officially resumed working following a state imposed shutdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. Normalcy is yet to return; many technology companies advised employees to work from home. The outbreak has already had an adverse impact on the global economy. For perspective, there have been comparisons with the SARS outbreak 13 years ago which affected China’s economy for a short period. But this comparison is misleading. China today is the second largest economy in the world, contributing about 16% of the global GDP. It’s also more deeply integrated.
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1. Synonym of Nominal
2. Antonym of Unanimously
3. Synonym of Substantive
4. Antonym of Precisely
5. Synonym of Slippage
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