10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Propel (verb)
Spur or drive into a particular situation. आगेबढ़ना
Synonyms: Impel, Prompt, Force, Motivate
Antonyms: Hold, Restrain, Hinder
Example: These were ordinary people who were propelled into an extraordinary situation.
Grave (adjective)
Very serious and important. गंभीरमहत्त्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Serious, Severe, Momentous, Of great consequence
Antonyms: Frivolous, Unimportant, Trivial, Insignificant
Example: There is now grave concern regarding the Italian health system’s capacity to effectively respond to the needs of patients who are affected by COVID-19.
Catastrophic (adjective)
Extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful. आपातपूर्ण
Synonyms: Disastrous, Calamitous, Ruinous, Dreadful
Antonyms: Fortunate, Blessed, Advantageous
Example: These men died because of the catastrophic consequences of a dangerous social phenomenon.
Predicament (noun)
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. दुर्दशा
Synonyms: Plight, Quandary, Quagmire, Crisis
Antonyms: Benefit, Advantage, Blessing
Example: Gamblers, and most civilians as well, are continually confronted with predicaments posed by uncertainty and chance.
Sprawling (adjective)
Spreading in an untidy way. बेतरतीबी से फैला हुआ
Synonyms: Straggling, Spreading, Stretching
Example: The restaurant has a sprawling indoor and outdoor dining area.
Usher (verb)
Show or guide (someone) somewhere. रास्ता दिखाना
Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide, Convoy
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard
Example: The secretary ushered me into his office.
Oblivious (adjective)
Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one. अनजान
Synonyms: Unaware, Unconscious, Unheeding
Antonyms: Aware, Conscious
Example: His eyes were closed and he was completely oblivious to what was happening around him.
Virulent (adjective)
(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects. विषमय
Synonyms: Poisonous, Toxic, Noxious, Deadly, Venomous
Antonyms: Pleasant, Harmless, Innocuous, Nontoxic
Example: The poison is so virulent that it kills a fish instantly.
Substantially f (adverb)
To a great or significant extent. वास्तव में
Synonyms: Considerably, Greatly, Significantly, To a large extent
Antonyms: Barely, Hardly
Example: We would like to think that we can grow the business substantially.
Clout (noun)
Influence or power, especially in politics or business. बोलबालाप्रभाव
Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Control, Say, Domination, Power
Antonyms: Weakness, Powerlessness, Deficiency
Example: I knew his opinion carried a lot of clout with them.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 27 Apr 2021The outbreak of the global pandemic last year turned the spotlight on an arcane field, applied epidemiology. It provides a guide to decision-making in a world of patchy data. The situation has changed quite a bit since then. There is a lot more knowledge about the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This rapidly growing bank of knowledge complemented by the arrival of vaccines puts all countries on a sounder footing. But the key assumption here is that governments have the right approach to data. Both in terms of collection, the first step, and its subsequent analysis.
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1. Synonym of Virulent
2. Antonym of Predicament
3. Synonym of Sprawling
4. Antonym of Propel
5. Synonym of Substantially f
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