Keeping the faith despite the covid 19 pandemic

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Keeping the faith despite the covid 19 pandemic
30,Apr,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Relegate (verb)

Meaning- To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before. पदावनति करना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, elevate, upgrade

Example: She was then relegated to the role of assistant.

Anachronistic (adjective)

Meaning- Used to describe a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present. अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Obsolete, Outdated, Antiquated, Old-fashioned, Archaic

Antonyms: Modern, Timely, Current, Contemporary

Example: The daily publication of print media seems anachronistic today.

Unfazed (adjective)

Meaning- Not worried or surprised by something unexpected that happens. निर्भीक शांत

Synonyms: Unruffled, Untroubled, Placid, Relaxed, Unperturbed, Composed

Antonyms: Frantic, Worried, Upset, Perturbed, concerned

Example: She was totally unfazed by the news.

Masquerade (verb)

Meaning - To pretend to be something that you are not. चेहरा लगाकर स्वांग करना

Synonyms: Disguise as, Impersonate, Pose as, Simulate

Antonyms: Be Original, Be Honest

Example: The local paper is full of gossip masquerading as news.

Clamour (noun)

Meaning- A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting. होहल्ला कोलाहल

Synonyms: Uproar, Babel, Din, Racket, Tumult, Clangor

Antonyms: Harmony, Silence, Peace

Example: Her head was filled with the clamour of voices calling her name.

Tout (verb)

Meaning- Attempt to persuade people of the merits of. प्रचारित करना

Synonyms: Commend, Endorse, Support, Talk of

Antonyms: Condemn, Criticise, Reprove, Reprobate

Example: She was touted as a potential Prime Minister.

Cede (verb)

Meaning- Give up (power or territory). त्याग करना

Synonyms: Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Concede, Part with

Antonyms: Take over, Retain, Usurp, Seize

Example: One challenge is that the courts are being asked to cede some power.

Ravage (verb)

Meaning- Cause severe and extensive damage to. नाश करना

Synonyms: Devastate, Ruin, Damage, Wipe out, Desolate

Antonyms: Repair, Assist, Mend, Improve

Example: The countryside has been ravaged by pollution.

Insular (adjective)

Meaning- Only interested in your own country, ideas, etc. and not in those from outside. सीमित संकुचित विचार का

Synonyms: Intolerant, Bigoted, Parochial, Illiberal, Blinkered

Antonyms: Unbiased, Tolerant, Liberal, Forbearing

Example: The British are often accused of being insular.

Reckon (verb)

Meaning- To be generally considered to be something. माना जाना मानना

Synonyms: Regard as, Consider, View, Think of as, Hold to be

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Discard

Example: The event organized by them was reckoned a failure.

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Source: The Times of India · 30 Apr 2020

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1. Synonym of Cede

2. Antonym of Anachronistic

3. Synonym of Masquerade

4. Antonym of Relegate

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