10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Veritable (adjective)
Used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor. वास्तविक यथार्थ
Synonyms: True, Accurate, Correct, Precise, Literal
Antonyms: False, Unreal, Fake
Example: Women's presence in civil and political society is a veritable moral reproach.
Precipitate (verb)
Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. जल्दी ला देना
Synonyms: Bring about, Give rise to, Lead to
Antonyms: Slow down, Retard
Example: Two events had precipitated this change in course.
Inexorable (adjective)
That cannot be stopped or changed. अनवरत
Synonyms: Relentless, Inflexible, Implacable, Unstoppable, Unavoidable, Uncompromising
Antonyms: Flexible, Relenting, Ease Off, Slacken
Example: Something has got to be done to stop this inexorable rise in expenditure.
Vehemently (adverb)
In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling. प्रचण्ड
Synonyms: Fiercely, Forcefully, Violently, Severely
Antonyms: Gently, Calmly
Example: The charge was vehemently denied.
Arrogate (verb)
Take or claim (something) without justification. अनधिकार से अपना लेना
Synonyms: Take on, Acquire, Usurp, Expropriate
Antonyms: Forgo, Waive
Example: In this, the government with a good majority is actually arrogating the powers of Parliament.
Vindictively (adverb)
In a way that tries to harm or upset somebody, or shows that you want to, because you think that they have harmed you. प्रतिशोध की भावना से
Synonyms: Spitefully, Vengefully, Cruelly
Antonyms: Kindly, Friendly
Example: It serves them right,’ he thought vindictively.
Valour (noun)
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. निर्भयता साहस
Synonyms: Bravery, Gallantry, Boldness
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity
Example: He displayed great valour, courage and determination in the pursuit of his goal.
Euphoria (noun)
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. सुखाभास
Synonyms: Elation, Happiness, Rapture, Glee
Antonyms: Despair, Sadness, Depression
Example: Even thinking about seeing it brings a feeling of euphoria so intense that I'm having to resist the urge to go and lie down.
Browbeat (verb)
Intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words. धमकाना
Synonyms: Bully, Hector, Bludgeon
Antonyms: Persuade, Boost
Example: Vote your conscience even if other jurors browbeat you.
Exhilarate (verb)
Make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated. आनन्दित करना
Synonyms: Thrill, Excite, Elate
Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten
Example: He was exhilarated by the workers' power that he found in Barcelona.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 28 Jan 2021An RBI discussion paper on a revised regulatory framework for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) has called for staggered, scale-based approach. The paper pitches for the principle of proportionality in regulatory oversight, commensurate with systemic risk perceptions, and taking into account interconnectedness, leverage levels, substitutability and the like, so as to make judicious use of ‘supervisory resources’.
It seems very much a work in progress. The information dissemination and processing ability of the market is something that has to be marshalled for oversight and self-correction, and an easy way to achieve this is by creation of a vibrant market for corporate debt. The suggested risk perception looks odd. The paper visualises a pyramidical regulatory framework.
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1. Synonym of Veritable
2. Antonym of Exhilarate
3. Synonym of Arrogate
4. Antonym of Inexorable
5. Synonym of Euphoria
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