With upper hand india holds the key

The Economic Times

With upper hand  india holds the key
01,Mar,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Legion (noun)

A large number or a large part of an army. विशाल संख्या, फौज

Synonyms: Horde, Throng, Multitude, Profusion

Antonyms: Individual, Limited, Countable, Few

Example: A legion of fans surrounded Michael, begging for an autograph.

Paradigm (noun)

A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something. मिसाल

Synonyms: Paragon, Archetype, Exemplar, Prototype, Quintessential

Example: Handsome, intelligent, and kind, Trent is the paradigm of the perfect man.

Lexicon (noun)

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge. शब्दकोश

Synonyms: Dictionary, Glossary, Wordbook, Terminology, Thesaurus

Example: Since I am not a software engineer, I could not understand the lexicon used by the programmers who joined me at my table in the cafeteria.

Adversaries (noun)

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute. विरोधी

Synonyms: Antagonist, Combatant, Rival, Nemesis

Antonyms: Allies, Supporters, Cronies

Example: If you don’t believe in yourself, then you are your worst adversary.

Imminent (adjective)

About to happen. अभी होने वाला

Synonyms: Impending, Forthcoming, Approaching, Looming, Inevitable

Antonyms: Distant, Far-Off, Remote, Bygone, Erstwhile

Example: Without the government funding, the closing of the school is imminent.

Pre-emptive (adjective)

A step taken to prevent an undesirable action. आगे बढ़कर रोकथाम के लिए किया गया, अग्रकय

Synonyms: Preventive, Inhibitory, Deterrent, Precautionary, Early

Antonyms: Permissiv, Late

Example: The country took preemptive action against the perceived enemy.

Injunction (noun)

An authoritative warning or order. आदेश

Synonyms: Behest, Order, Command, Mandate, Decree

Antonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Plea

Example: The king issues an injunction that no one should wander the streets after curfew.

Veteran (noun)

A person who has had long experience in a particular field. अनुभवी व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Expert, Virtuoso, Maestro, Adroit, Proficient

Antonyms: Novice, Apprentice, Neophyte, Amateur, Rookie

Example: The military veteran has served in the Indian Army for more than twenty years.

Recourse (noun)

Using something as a way of getting help, especially in a difficult situation. सहारा, उपाय, साधन

Synonyms: Resort, Expedient, Possibility, Alternative, Option

Antonyms: Blockage, Hindrance, Obstruction, Stop

Example: Since the insurance company will not pay for Tim’s deck damage, Tim’s only recourse is a bank loan.

Punitive (adjective)

Inflicting or intended as punishment. दंडात्मक

Synonyms: Penalizing, Disciplinary, Retributive, Penal

Antonyms: Reprieving, Remitting, Absolving, Condoning

Example: The federal government will take punitive action against the company that polluted the river.

The editorial

Source: The Economic Times · 1 Mar 2019

India has conclusively gained the upper hand in its move to punish Pakistan for harbouring the terrorists who killed 42 Indian security personnel at Pulwama on February 14. The world is putting pressure on Islamabad and putting it on the defensive, and Pakistan has chosen to unconditionally release the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot it had captured on Wednesday. India would reinforce its superior hand by choosing to de-escalate, even while reserving the right to take penal action in case of further aggression by Pakistan through non-State actors or otherwise.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Veteran

2. Antonym of Punitive

3. Synonym of Imminent

4. Synonym of Lexicon

5. Synonym of Adversaries

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