10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Preposterous (adjective)
Very silly or stupid. बेतुका, असंगत
Synonyms: Ludicrous, Farcical, Asinine, Inane
Antonyms: Reasonable, Sensible, Logical
Example: Your idea is preposterous!
Furtively (adverb)
Done or acting secretly and quietly. गुप्त रूप से
Synonyms: Surreptitiously , Slyly, Covertly, Clandestinely
Antonyms: Overtly, Publicly, Openly
Example: I furtively glanced over at my father to see his reaction.
Inordinate (noun)
Much more than usual or expected. अत्यधिक
Synonyms: Exorbitant, Excessive, Plethoric, Immoderate
Antonyms: Deficient, Inadequate, Insufficient, Minimal
Example: They have inordinate number of pets.
Incendiary (adjective)
Designed to cause fires. आग लगानेवाला
Synonyms: Combustible, Immolator, Arsonist, Pyromaniac
Example: Five incendiary devices were found in her house.
Debilitating (adjective)
Tending to weaken or enfeeble. कमजोरी लाने वाली
Synonyms: Enervating, Crippling, Incapacitating, Prostrating
Antonyms: Invigorating, Rejuvenating, Vitalizing
Example: She is suffering from debilitating back pain.
Usurpation (noun)
The act of taking control of something without having the right to, especially of a position of power: हड़प लेना, हथिया लेना
Synonyms: Encroachment, Infringement, Seizure, Appropriation
Antonyms: Release, Liberation
Example: There are still those who regard the move as an unconstitutional usurpation of private property.
Prominent (adjective)
Very noticeable, important, or famous. प्रसिद्ध, प्रख्यात
Synonyms: Salient, Renowned, Notorious, Eminent
Antonyms: Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure
Example: She was a prominent member of the city council.
Ardently (adverb)
Very enthusiastically or passionately. जोशीला रूप से
Synonyms: Fervently, Zealously, Intensely , Excitedly
Antonyms: Unwillingly, Grudgingly, Dispassionately
Example: She ardently supported the cause.
Shun (verb)
To avoid or refuse to accept someone or something: दूर करना, त्यागना
Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Eschew, Spurn
Antonyms: Accept, Court, Embrace, Pursue
Example: She shunned publicity after she retired from the stage.
Exacerbate (verb)
Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. बिगड़ी हुई को और बिगाड़ना
Synonyms: Exasperate, Aggravate, Complicate, Worsen
Antonyms: Ameliorate, Allay, Alleviate, Assuage
Example: The new law only exacerbates the problem.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 14 Nov 2018The reported slowdown in the pace of car sales growth in India spells bad news. The point is to move to a situation where declining sales of passenger cars bring cheer. That will happen when there is mass adoption of public transport, and such cars as are in use are shared by as many people as possible, instead of being stationary for more than 90% of their life. Car sales are a leading indicator of economy activity. So, the likely deceleration — growth in car sales is expected to skid to a four-year low to below 6% this fiscal — would be seen as a sign of the economy being in trouble, due to lax consumer demand. Apparently, multiple factors that include rising fuel costs, higher insurance premia, reduced lending by NBFCs and price increases by auto companies have come as speed breakers. However, the slowdown provides an opportunity for India to take measures to step up the use of public transport and also make it more efficient.
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1. Synonym of Incendiary
2. Antonym of Prominent
3. Synonym of Ardently
4. Antonym of Preposterous
5. Synonym of Usurpation
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