10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Pose (verb)
Meaning- Present or constitute (a problem or danger). का कारण बनना उत्पन्न करना
Synonyms: Create, Cause, Give rise to, Lead to, Result in
Example: Obesity poses real risks to health and happiness.
Unabated (adjective)
Meaning- Without any reduction in intensity or strength. निरंतर बिना कमी के
Synonyms: Unrelenting, Unstoppable, Ceaseless, Sustained, Unrelieved, Unending
Antonyms: Finished, Ending, Terminable, Ceasing
Example: They danced all night with unabated energy.
Flank (verb)
Meaning- To be placed on one or both sides of something. एक किनारे खड़ा किया जाना
Synonyms: Edge, Bound, Fringe, Skirt, Be Situated Along
Example: They drove through the cotton fields that flanked Highway 17.
Condemn (verb)
Meaning- Express complete disapproval of. निंदा करना
Synonyms: Censure, Criticize, Denounce, Reprove, Berate, Chastise
Antonyms: Approve, Praise, Commend, Laud
Example: The plan was condemned by campaigners.
Dampen (verb)
Meaning- To make something such as a feeling or a reaction less strong. निरुत्साहित कर देना
Synonyms: Lessen, Diminish, Reduce, Tone down, Put a damper on
Antonyms: Stimulate, Invigorate, Excite, Impel
Example: None of the setbacks could dampen his enthusiasm for the project.
Contend (verb)
Meaning- To have to deal with a problem or with a difficult situation or person. संघर्ष करना
Synonyms: Cope with, Face, Deal with, Take on, Struggle
Antonyms: Surrender, Give up
Example: She had to contend with his uncertain temper.
Shore (verb)
Meaning- To help to support something that is weak or going to fail. सहारा देना
Synonyms: Support, Assist, Bolster up, Hold up, Brace
Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dissuade, Oppose
Example: The measures were aimed at shoring up the economy.
Bruise (verb)
Meaning- To affect somebody badly and make them feel unhappy and less confident. ठेस पहुँचाना
Synonyms: Upset, Hurt, Displease, Grieve, Vex, Affront
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commend, Applaud
Example: They had been badly bruised by the defeat.
Grapple (verb)
Meaning- To take a strong hold of somebody/something and struggle with them. सामना करना
Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to, Get down to
Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Neglect, Surrender
Example: Passers-by grappled with the man after the attack.
Ardent (adjective)
Meaning- Very enthusiastic or passionate. उत्साही
Synonyms: Passionate, Fervent, Zealous, Avid, Intense, Fiery, Whole-hearted
Antonyms: Unenthusiastic, Lukewarm, Indifferent, Dispassionate
Example: He has never played rugby, but is an ardent fan and a supporter of the game.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 27 Apr 2020As the prime minister confers with chief ministers on the lockdown and the modalities of lifting it, along with other measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, it is imperative to take up some practical problems faced by industry. Despite clarification by the central government that its guidelines do not imply filing a case against the management of any enterprise where an employee contracts Covid-19, industry faces the prospect of different state governments, indeed, different district administrations or police authorities in the same state, interpreting Section 58 of the Disaster Management Act differently, to arrive at different penal conclusions. It must be stated categorically that managements are responsible for following the standard operating procedure prescribed for the sector in which it operates, not for anyone contracting the disease.
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1. Synonym of Flank
2. Antonym of Unabated
3. Synonym of Ardent
4. Antonym of Shore
5. Synonym of Condemn
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