Importance of awareness and contemplation

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Importance of awareness and contemplation
31,May,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Minuscule (adjective)

Meaning- So small as to be insignificant. बहुत छोटा

Synonyms: Minor, Unimportant, Trivial, Nugatory, Paltry

Antonyms: Majuscule, Major, Serious, Essential, Important

Example: He believed the risk of infection was minuscule.

Daunting (adjective)

Meaning-Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing Something. भयभीत करने वाला

Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving

Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring

Example: She has the daunting task of cooking for 20 people every day.

Anecdotal (adjective)

Meaning- (of an account or evidence) possibly not true or accurate because it is based on personal accounts rather than facts or research. उपाख्यानात्मक

Synonyms: Informal, Unreliable, Untrustworthy, Based on hearsay

Antonyms: Reliable, Trustworthy, Faithful

Example: Anecdotal evidence suggests there were irregularities at the polling station on the day of the election.

Frugal (adjective)

Meaning- Using only as much money or food as is necessary. अल्पव्ययी

Synonyms: Thrifty, Sparing, Economical, Saving

Antonyms: Extravagant, Spendthrift, Wasteful, Profligate

Example: The monks lead a frugal existence in their isolated monastery.

Sprawling (adjective)

Meaning- Spreading in an untidy way. बेतरतीबी से फैला हुआ

Synonyms: Straggling, Spreading, Stretching

Example: The restaurant has a sprawling indoor and outdoor dining area.

Succour (noun)

Meaning- Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. राहत मदद

Synonyms: Aid, Help, Assistance, Support, Relief

Antonyms: Hindrance, Impediment, Obstruction

Example: Victims' families had no protection, no succour or support.

Arsenal (noun)

Meaning- A place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made. शस्त्रागार

Synonyms: Armoury, Repository, Magazine, Weaponry

Example: A group of soldiers unsuccessfully attacked an arsenal close to the airport.

Knee-jerk (adjective)

Meaning- Produced in reaction to something, without any serious thought. बिना सोचे

Synonyms: Unintentional, Unthinking, Inadvertent, Unpremeditated

Antonyms: Thoughtful, Careful, Reasoned, purposeful

Example: It was a knee-jerk reaction on her part.

Emulate (verb)

Meaning- To try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them. अनुकरण करना

Synonyms: Imitate, Mimic, Copy

Example: She hopes to emulate her sister's sporting achievements.

Wrenching (adjective)

Meaning- Extremely stressful. अत्यंत कष्टदायी

Synonyms: Painful, Distressing, Traumatic, Harrowing, Terrible

Antonyms: Soothing, Pleasing, Wonderful, Comforting

Example: It was the most wrenching decision of the president’s life.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 31 May 2020

For the majority, life means simply drifting through it, struggling with mundane duties and livelihood and culminating in the final exit. However, the opportunity of human life is too precious to be mere survival. According to Aristotle: “The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.” This dictum holds the key to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

In Buddhism, ‘awareness’ has been equated to ‘mindfulness’. In essence, awareness means living life with alertness and understanding. It is attentiveness from moment-to-moment about ourselves and our surroundings.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Succour

2. Antonym of Daunting

3. Synonym of Anecdotal

4. Synonym of Arsenal

5. Synonym of Minuscule

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