10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Cohesive (adjective)
Causing people or things to become united. जोड़नेवाला
Synonyms: Connected, Clinging, United
Antonyms: Separated, Divided, Detached
Example: All that experience rolled into one cohesive unit would be a force to be reckoned with.
Quandary (noun)
A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. उलझन असमंजस
Synonyms: Dilemma, Predicament, Difficulty, Perplexity
Antonyms: Solution, Boon
Example: He was in a quandary last Wednesday night.
Apparatus (noun)
The complex structure of a particular organization or system. संरचना
Synonyms: Structure, Framework, Set-up
Example: The union apparatus becomes an institutional structure within existing society.
Tweak (verb)
Improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it. सुधारना
Synonyms: Modify, Alter, Adjust, Adapt
Antonyms: Remain, Keep, Hold
Example: According to the actors, the director tweaks his screenplay a little.
Overwhelming (adjective)
Very great in amount. ज़बर्दस्त
Synonyms: Enormous, Immense, Huge, Tremendous, Profuse, Inordinate
Antonyms: Small, Insignificant, Trivial, Little
Example: The overwhelming majority of those present were in favour of the plan.
Complicit (adjective)
Involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong. सहापराधिता
Synonyms: Conniving, Canny, Guileful
Antonyms: Honest, Straightforward
Example: Several officers were complicit in the cover-up.
Farce (noun)
A situation or an event that is so unfair or badly organized that it becomes silly. अर्थहीनता तमाशा
Synonyms: Absurdity, Sham, Charade, Mockery
Antonyms: Sobriety, Gravity
Example: The trial was a complete farce.
Setback (noun)
A reversal or check in progress. रुकावट
Synonyms: Impediment, Difficulty, Obstruction, Hindrance
Antonyms: Blessing, Advantage, Boon
Example: The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.
Cornerstone (noun)
An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. आधार
Synonyms: Foundation, Basis, Mainstay, Linchpin
Example: Yoga will continue to remain an important cornerstone.
Resolute (adjective)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. अटल दृढ़
Synonyms: Determined, Resolved, Firm, Steadfast
Antonyms: Wavering, Irresolute, Hesitant
Example: Throughout she remained resolute in her determination to find the information she sought.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 30 Sep 2020Confusion over policy for human resource development and economic policy is affecting quality, equity and integrity.
The new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 (https://bit.ly/2S1dpJs) aims to provide “universal access to quality education…” and bridge the “gap between the current state of learning outcomes and what is required… through undertaking major reforms that bring the highest quality, equity and integrity into the system, from early childhood care and education through higher education”. It suggests that where it differs from previous policies is that in addition to the issues of access and equity, the present policy lays an emphasis on quality and holistic learning.
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1. Synonym of Tweak
2. Antonym of Overwhelming
3. Synonym of Complicit
4. Synonym of Cornerstone
5. Synonym of Cohesive
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