Reading gandhi as a lesson of political maturity

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Reading gandhi as a lesson of political maturity
04,Oct,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Conscientious (adjective)

Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. कर्तव्यनिष्ठ

Synonyms: Diligent, Punctilious, Assiduous, Industrious

Antonyms: Careless, Heedless, Thoughtless

Example: He is observant and conscientious and pays meticulous attention to details.

Epistemic (adjective)

Relating to knowledge or to the degree of its validation. ज्ञानात्मक

Synonyms: Cognitive, Mental, Intellectual

Example: Skeptics note that in the epistemic context it is inappropriate to grant anyone knowledge.

Profoundly (adverb)

In a way that has a very great effect on somebody/something. पूरी तरह से

Synonyms: Extremely, Greatly, Intensely, Completely

Antonyms: Partially, Incompletely

Example: We are profoundly affected by what happens to us in childhood.

Infallible (adjective)

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. अचूक

Synonyms: Unfailing, Faultless, Unerring

Antonyms: Faulty, Errant

Example: Our leaders are infallible and there is nothing, absolutely nothing, wrong.

Sanctity (noun)

Ultimate importance and inviolability. शुद्धता

Synonyms: Sacrosanctity, Inviolability

Example: The sanctity of human life is the closest thing our culture has to a basic value.

Overriding (adjective)

More important than anything else in a particular situation. अधिभावी

Synonyms: Predominant, Foremost, Principal, Supreme

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Their overriding aim was to keep costs low.

Enterprise (noun)

A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one. कठिन कार्य

Synonyms: Endeavour, Exercise, Move, Measure

Example: Many view the European project as an enterprise of long conversations with little change.

Ceaseless (adjective)

Constant and unending. निरंतर

Synonyms: Incessant, Constant, Perpetual

Antonyms: Intermittent, Temporary

Example: The fort was subjected to ceaseless bombardment.

Pragmatic (adjective)

Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories. तथ्यात्मक

Synonyms: Practical, Hard-Headed, Rational, Empirical

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Irrational, Theoretical

Example: The scientist had a pragmatic approach to dealing with the water crisis.

Discourse (noun)

A formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing. बातचीत

Synonyms: Discussion, Treatise, Critique

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Pact

Example: It is one of the few discourses to address the topic of lay ethics.

The editorial

Source: The Hindu · 4 Oct 2021

His appeal to conscientious politics and nobility of spirit continues to be a strong ethical response to political issues.

Nearly 74 years after his death, Gandhi remains the most widely known political leader of modern India. Gandhi’s stature as a major historical figure was confirmed by his successful non-violent movement against British rule in India. Yet, what makes Gandhi so relevant and meaningful for our world is that his political legacy and his philosophical significance continue to inspire millions of people around the globe — to fight against inequality, injustice and historical wrongs.

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

1. Synonym of Infallible

2. Antonym of Ceaseless

3. Synonym of Pragmatic

4. Antonym of Discourse

5. Synonym of Enterprise

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