10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Swing (noun)
A discernible change in opinion, especially the amount by which votes or points scored change from one side to another. परिवर्तन
Synonyms: Change, Move, Drift, Trend
Example: The new millennium has also seen a swing in public opinion and political attitude towards independent education.
Alienate (verb)
Cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged. अलगाना
Synonyms: Estrange, Set apart, Detach
Antonyms: Unite , Join, Reconcile
Example: Very talented children may feel alienated from the others in their class.
Abominable (adjective)
Extremely unpleasant and causing horror. घृणा योग्य ख़राब
Synonyms: Appalling, Disgusting, Loathsome, Odious, Repugnant
Antonyms: Delightful, Pleasing, Desirable
Example: The judge described the attack as an abominable crime.
Backlash (noun)
A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development. प्रतिघात
Synonyms: Counter blast, Adverse reaction, Recoil
Example: Women have seen this development as a backlash against equality and democracy.
Unfettered (adjective)
Unrestrained or uninhibited. मुक्त
Synonyms: Unrestricted, Unchecked, Free, Unimpeded
Antonyms: Restricted, Constrained
Example: The measure was taken to give him unfettered access to her visions.
Dilly-Dally (verb)
Waste time through aimless wandering or indecision. विलंब करना आगा-पीछा करना
Synonyms: Dawdle, Loiter, Linger, Procrastinate
Antonyms: Hurry, Rush
Example: They cannot dilly-dally with the issue as the deadline has been set.
Ravage (verb)
The destructive effects of something. बरबाद कर देना
Synonyms: Damage, Devastation, Havoc
Antonyms: Assist, Aid
Example: Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease.
Galvanise (verb)
To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited. प्रेरित करना
Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion
Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade
Example: The win galvanized the whole team.
Squander (verb)
To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way. धन लुटाना
Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Fritter away, Dissipate
Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Economize, Hoard, Set aside
Example: The team squandered several good scoring chances.
Hubris (noun)
Excessive pride or self-confidence. घमंड
Synonyms: Arrogance, Vanity, Hauteur, Pomposity
Antonyms: Modesty, Decency, Simplicity, Meekness
Example: I should have known that such hubris would rebound.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 31 Mar 2021It is welcome that capital markets regulator Sebi has tightened disclosure and reporting norms for listed companies, to shore up transparency. It has now put in place new rules for sustainability reporting, streamlined the delisting process, and revamped the rules on calls to analysts to address information asymmetry for investors at large.
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1. Synonym of Squander
2. Antonym of Abominable
3. Synonym of Dilly-Dally
4. Synonym of Backlash
5. Synonym of Galvanise
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