Fire wise on safety training and technological fixes

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Fire wise  on safety training and technological fixes
11,Mar,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Exult (verb)

Feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation. हर्षित होना

Synonyms: Rejoice, Be jubilant, Be elated, Be overjoyed

Antonyms: Grieve, Bemoan, Lament

Example: You were exulting in your position as a leader in the front of the pack.

Rife (adjective)

(especially of something undesirable) of common occurrence. प्रचलित

Synonyms: Widespread, Universal, Common, Extensive

Antonyms: Uncommon, Limited, Deficient

Example: Male chauvinism was rife in medicine.

Shroud (verb)

Cover or envelop so as to conceal from view. ढांकना

Synonyms: Cover, Envelope, Wrap, Veil

Antonyms: Uncover, Expose, Show

Example: His family background is shrouded in mystery.

Modicum (noun)

A fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant. थोड़ा

Synonyms: Little bit, Small amount, Dash, Particle, Fragment, Iota

Antonyms: Lot, Whole, Total, Entirety

Example: His statement had a modicum of truth.

Turnaround (noun)

An abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favourable situation. परिवर्तन

Synonyms: Change, Move

Example: The turnaround is the result of an attitude change at the club and not just from the players

Conundrum (noun)

A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve. समस्या

Synonyms: Problem, Difficult Question, Quandary

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Benison, Grace

Example: One of the most difficult conundrums for the experts.

Acquiescence (noun)

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest. सहमति

Synonyms: Consent, Agreement, Concurrence, Assent

Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Defiance

Example: Overall, European acquiescence in the campaign can be taken for granted.

Envisage (verb)

To imagine what will happen in the future. परिकल्पना करना

Synonyms: Foresee, Envision, Contemplate, Predict, Visualise

Antonyms: Disregard, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook

Example: It is envisaged that the talks will take place in the spring.

Convene (verb)

Come or bring together for a meeting or activity. एकत्र होना

Synonyms: Assemble, Gather, Muster, Collect, Summon, Come Together

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Split, Dissemble

Example: He had convened a secret meeting of military personnel.

Cessation (noun)

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end. विराम

Synonyms: Ending, Termination, Ceasing, Suspension

Antonyms: Continuation, Commencement, Beginning

Example: Apologies for the sudden cessation of in-depth critical analysis.

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Source: The Hindu · 11 Mar 2021

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1. Synonym of Conundrum

2. Antonym of Envisage

3. Synonym of Exult

4. Antonym of Modicum

5. Synonym of Convene

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