Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Soothing salvo: On new Group of Ministers and tax changes for insurance policies”
1) Clamour
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Synonyms: Outcry, uproar, protest
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Antonyms: Silence, calm, quiet
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Example: "The rising clamour for tax reform forced the government to reconsider its policies."
2) Levy
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Synonyms: Tax, charge, duty
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Antonyms: Exemption, rebate, relief
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Example: "The government introduced a new levy on luxury goods to increase revenue."
3) Staunchly
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Synonyms: Firmly, steadfastly, resolutely
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Antonyms: Weakly, indecisively, hesitantly
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Example: "The finance minister staunchly defended the new tax reforms in Parliament."
4) Aegis
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Synonyms: Protection, sponsorship, support
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Antonyms: Opposition, neglect, abandonment
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Example: "The project was developed under the aegis of the government."
5) Tantamount
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Synonyms: Equivalent, identical, equal
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Antonyms: Different, opposite, unlike
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Example: "His refusal to answer was tantamount to admitting guilt."
6) Desist
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Synonyms: Refrain, stop, cease
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Antonyms: Continue, persist, proceed
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Example: "The company was asked to desist from advertising misleading information."
7) Buoyant
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Synonyms: Thriving, flourishing, booming
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Antonyms: Depressed, declining, stagnant
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Example: "The buoyant economy resulted in a sharp increase in consumer spending."
8) Nuanced
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Synonyms: Subtle, refined, delicate
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Antonyms: Blunt, straightforward, obvious
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Example: "The report provided a nuanced analysis of the economic situation."
9) Malaise
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Synonyms: Illness, discomfort, unease
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Antonyms: Health, comfort, well-being
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Example: "The country's economic malaise has left many people struggling to make ends meet."
10) Benign
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Synonyms: Harmless, gentle, mild
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Antonyms: Harmful, severe, hostile
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Example: "The policy changes resulted in more benign taxation for small businesses."
