10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Recalcitrant (adjective)
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. आज्ञा न माननेवाला
Synonyms: Intransigent, Resistant, Obstinate, Uncooperative
Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient, Agreeable
Example: Residents' associations should be authorised to fine recalcitrant drivers who do not turn up at fixed timings.
Plenary (noun)
A meeting or session attended by all participants at a conference or assembly. सभा
Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave
Example: The new committee holds its first plenary session this week.
Fortify (verb)
Strengthen (someone) mentally or physically. मजबूत करना
Synonyms: Invigorate, Vitalize, Energize
Antonyms: Weaken, Dishearten, Discourage
Example: He fortified himself against the cold with a hot drink.
Consensus (noun)
A general agreement. सामंजस्य
Synonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Accord
Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissent
Example: There is a growing consensus of opinion on this issue.
Resort (verb)
Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation. बदलना
Synonyms: Turn to, Employ, Fall back
Antonyms: Avoid, Halt
Example: To resort to crime in a difficult situation, is weak.
Untrammelled (adjective)
Not limited by something. अबाधित
Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unimpeded
Antonyms: Checked, Tied-up, Suppressed
Example: I am not interested in providing untrammelled freedom of speech.
Purported (adjective)
Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so. तथाकथित
Synonyms: Alleged, Supposed, Assumed
Antonyms: Disclaimed, Denied
Example: The purported marriage was void.
Man (verb)
Work at, run, or operate (a place or piece of equipment) काम करना
Synonyms: Operate, Work, Use, Utilize
Antonyms: Fail, Ignore, Disengage, Mismanage
Example: Soldiers manned barricades around the city.
Havoc (noun)
Widespread destruction. तबाही
Synonyms: Devastation, Damage, Ruin, Disaster
Example: Heavy rains and rising water are wreaking havoc across Europe.
Indispensable (adjective)
Absolutely necessary. स्पष्टरूपसेकहना
Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Important, Significant, Vital, Needed
Antonyms: Dispensable, Unnecessary, Nonessential, Unimportant
Example: Cars have become an indispensable part of our lives.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 21 Apr 2021Delhi, Maharashtra and Rajasthan have announced lockdowns, in an effort to stem a rising tide of Covid-19 infections. Lockdown, however, is not a magic bullet. Micro-containment of Covid-afflicted households, responsible Covid-appropriate behaviour, stepped up vaccination and measures to reduce crowding, such as extending the hours for which shops stay open and running extra buses, and clear, calm communication of policies and the logic behind them would work better.
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1. Synonym of Untrammelled
2. Synonym of Havoc
3. Synonym of Recalcitrant
4. Antonym of Fortify
5. Synonym of Man
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