10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Thrall (noun)
The state of being in someone's power, or of having great power over someone. ग़ुलाम
Synonyms: Power, Clutches, Grasp, Control
Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom
Example: Another is to suppose that those who disagree with us are in thrall to some evil power.
Embark (verb)
Begin (a course of action). आरंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate
Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop
Example: She embarked on a new career.
Forestall (verb)
Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action. पहले से निवारण करना
Synonyms: Prevent, Avert, Preclude, Thwart
Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Assist
Example: Any plans for a peaceful settlement were forestalled by the intervention of the army.
Unleash (verb)
To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect. उन्मुक्त करना
Synonyms: Release, Vent, Express, Air, Take out
Antonyms: Control, Handle, Manage, Hold, Restrain
Example: The government's proposals unleashed a storm of protest in the press.
Concrete (adjective)
Specific; definite. ठोस
Synonyms: Solid, Substantial, Firm
Antonyms: Vague, General
Example: It came through concrete example and abstract argument.
Emanate (verb)
Originate from. उत्पन्न होना
Synonyms: Derive from, Arise from, Evolve from, Come from
Antonyms: Drop, Descend
Example: The proposals emanated from a committee.
Insulate (verb)
To protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences. बचाना
Synonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Defend, Shelter
Antonyms: Desegregate, Integrate, Release
Example: Until now the industry has been insulated from economic realities.
Daunting (adjective)
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.
Nexus (noun)
A connection or series of connections linking two or more things. बंधनसंधि
Synonyms: Join, Junction, Juncture, Intersection
Antonyms: Disassociation, Separation, Disunion
Example: The school cafeteria is the nexus of student activity.
Posit (verb)
Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument. मानना
Synonyms: Postulate, Presume, Hypothesize
Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refute
Example: They were forced to modify the political premises on which the regime was posited.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 16 Mar 2021A 33-year-old man has become the first person to be confirmed positive in Delhi for the South African variant of the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19. So far, four more such cases have been recorded in other parts of the country. The South African strain, according to preliminary research, may be associated with increased risk of death. In fact, even the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is believed to be less effective against this strain. Thus, all precautions must be taken to ensure that the South African strain does not spread widely in the country.
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1. Synonym of Emanate
2. Antonym of Embark
3. Synonym of Posit
4. Antonym of Unleash
5. Synonym of Forestall
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