10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Tenets (noun)
Meaning- One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on. कार्मिक सिद्धांत नियम
Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Dogma, Credo, Doctrine, Precept
Antonyms: Disbelief, Skepticism, Incredulity
Example: He reminded them of the basic tenets of biblical teaching.
Deploy (verb)
Meaning- To use something effectively. असरदार तरीके से इस्तेमाल करना
Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Employ, Put to use, Take advantage of
Antonyms: Misuse, Misapply, Misemploy
Example: She rejected the arguments that had been deployed against her.
Avarice (noun)
Meaning- Extreme desire for wealth. धन का लालच
Synonyms: Greed, Covetousness, Cupidity, Rapacity, Acquisitiveness
Antonyms: Generosity, Magnanimity, Unselfishness, Munificence
Example: He was rich beyond the dreams of avarice.
Insularity (noun)
Meaning- Lack of contact with other people. अलगाव
Synonyms: Isolation, Segregation, Detachment, Insulation
Example: The insularity of families nowadays has meant a definite loss to society.
Dire (adjective)
Meaning- Very bad. बहुत बुरा
Synonyms: Defective, Substandard, Faulty, Imperfect, Below par
Antonyms: Perfect, Flawless, Sound
Example: The weather was absolutely dire.
Superfluous (adjective)
Meaning- Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. अति अधिक ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा
Synonyms: Unneeded, Redundant, Extra, Excess, Surplus, Spare
Antonyms: Deficient, Needed, Sparse, Insufficient
Example: She gave him a look that made words superfluous.
Dent (noun)
Meaning- A reduction in amount or size. कटौती
Synonyms: Reduction, Depletion, Deduction, Cut, Lessening
Antonyms: Increase, Expansion, Rise, Growth
Example: He has barely made a dent in the poverty rate.
Lurk (verb)
Meaning- To wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are going to do something bad or illegal. छिपे रह कर इंतज़ार करना
Synonyms: Skulk, Hide, Loiter, Take Cover, Keep out of Sight
Example: Eyes lurked in the shadows waiting for the right moment to strike.
Hoarding (noun)
Meaning- The act of collecting and keeping large amounts of food, money, etc., often secretly. संग्रह
Synonyms: Accumulation, Mass, Cache, Stockpile, Reserve
Antonyms: Distribution, Dispensation, Apportionment, Dissemination
Example: Consumer hoarding of limited goods, such as gasoline and paper, is creating shortages in stores.
Solidarity (noun)
Meaning- Support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc. एकजुटता
Synonyms: Unanimity, Accord, oneness, cohesion, consensus
Antonyms: Discord, Disagreement, Difference, Variance
Example: Demonstrations were held as a gesture of solidarity with the hunger strikers.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 25 Apr 2020Rather than fortress worlds, nations need to focus on building shared programmes of knowledge and collective welfare.
Self-help gurus say it takes 21 days to develop a new habit. However, in a crisis, we may learn quite a few overnight. The microscopic SARS-CoV-2, by causing a global pandemic, has forced much of humanity to cease everyday practices and jump-start new ones. It has also reminded us of certain tenets that we have always known. For instance, it is possible for individuals, communities, and nations to respond to a planetary crisis within days. The nature of the response in different settings, however, depends on leadership, the quality and strength of local institutions, resources deployed and the ability to deliver straightforward and meaningful messages regarding behavioural change.
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1. Synonym of Dire
2. Antonym of Deploy
3. Synonym of Hoarding
4. Antonym of Solidarity
5. Synonym of Lurk
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