Removing ambiguity

The Times of India

Removing ambiguity
23,Apr,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Annihilation (noun)

Meaning- Complete destruction or obliteration. विनाश

Synonyms: Destruction, Decimation, Wiping Out, Eradication, Demolition

Antonyms: Protection, Shield, Preservation, Guard

Example: She has the power of annihilation and destruction.

Armageddon (noun)

Meaning- A terrible war that could destroy the world. प्रलय

Synonyms: Apocalypse, Holocaust, Cataclysm, Devastation, End of the World

Example: That nation is on the brink of economic Armageddon and so might we be.

Fend (verb)

Meaning- Defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker. बचाव करना

Synonyms: Ward off, Resist, Repel, Secure, Foil, Hold Back

Antonyms: Attack, Assault, Assail, Smite

Example: I raised myself up on my right arm and fended the bike off.

Paradigm (noun)

Meaning- A typical example or pattern of something. मिसाल प्रतिमान

Synonyms: Specimen, Exemplar, Illustration, Prototype, Archetype, Epitome

Example: The war was a paradigm of the destructive side of human nature.

Caveat (noun)

Meaning- A warning that particular things need to be considered before something can be done. चेतावनी

Synonyms: Warning, Caution, Admonition, Alarm bells

Example: Any discussion of legal action must be preceded by a caveat on costs.

Abdication (noun)

Meaning- The fact of failing or refusing to perform a duty. परित्याग नामंजूरी

Synonyms: Relinquishment, Renunciation, Rejection, Abjuration, Repudiation

Antonyms: Acceptance, Consent, Acquiescence, Concurrence

Example: We are witnessing an abdication of responsibility on the part of European governments.

Articulate (adjective)

Meaning- Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. सुस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Eloquent, Fluent, Communicative, Silver-tongued

Antonyms: Inarticulate, Speechless, Incoherent, Tongue-tied

Example: She is the most articulate critic of government policy.

Convulsion (noun)

Meaning- A sudden important change that happens to a country or an organization. खलबली

Synonyms: Upheaval, Turbulence, Disruption, Chaos, Disorder

Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Calmness

Example: Political convulsions threatening the stability of new democracies.

Outrage (noun)

Meaning- A strong feeling of shock and anger. नाराज़गी वीभत्सता

Synonyms: Indignation, Fury, Resentment, Affront, Rage, Amazement

Antonyms: Pleasure, Happiness, Delight, Cheer

Example: She was filled with a strong sense of moral outrage.

Squander (verb)

Meaning- To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way. लुटाना उड़ा देना

Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Fritter away, Dissipate, Be prodigal with

Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Economize, Hoard, Set aside

Example: The team squandered several good scoring chances.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 23 Apr 2020

Government does well to keep lines of communication open and encourage restart of factories.

A signature measure of the Narendra Modi government to improve the environment for doing business in India was to bring punishments in line with the gravity of infringement. Thus, unwarranted criminal provisions in Companies Act were repealed. In keeping with this spirit the government has done well to clarify, following doubts about the scope of certain penal clauses in Disaster Management Act, that there is no cause for worry if firms which restart operations follow guidelines.

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

1. Synonym of Outrage

2. Antonym of Fend

3. Synonym of Articulate

4. Synonym of Armageddon

5. Synonym of Squander

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