Restarting of flights another step to helping country emerge out of lockdown mentality

The Times of India

Restarting of flights another step to helping country emerge out of lockdown mentality
21,May,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Astonishing (adjective)

Meaning- Extremely surprising or impressive. आश्चर्यजनक

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Shocking, Staggering, Stupefying, Breathtaking

Antonyms: Dull, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Boring, Unsurprising

Example: I find it absolutely astonishing that you didn't like it.

Enthuse (verb)

Meaning- Make (someone) interested and eagerly appreciative. अति उत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Motivate, Inspire, Stimulate, Excite, Spur on, Galvanize

Antonyms: Disenchant, Prevent, Stop, Deter

Example: Public art is a tonic that can enthuse alienated youth.

Promulgate (verb)

Meaning- To announce a new law or system officially or publicly. एलान करना

Synonyms: Put into effect, Enact, Enforce, Implement, Pass

Antonyms: Withhold, Refrain, Suppress

Example: The surcharge was imposed under the country's emergency regulations promulgated in May.

Vigorously (adverb)

Meaning- In a way that is very active, determined or full of energy. ओजपूर्वक प्रबलता से

Synonyms: Strenuously, Strongly, Forcefully, Eagerly, Resolutely, Heartily

Antonyms: Weakly, Ineffectively, Lamely, Spinelessly

Example: She shook her head vigorously.

Vie (verb)

Meaning- Compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something. प्रतिस्पर्धा करना

Synonyms: Compete, Contend, Contest, Battle, Strive

Antonyms: Give up, Surrender, Yield, Relinquish

Example: They are all vying for a place in the team.

Erode (verb)

Meaning - To gradually destroy something. धीरे धीरे नष्ट कर जाना

Synonyms: Wear away, Destroy, Abrade, Crumble, Dissolve

Antonyms: Fix, Build, Construct, Restore

Example: All my security has slowly eroded away.

Unleash (verb)

Meaning- To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect. उन्मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Release, Vent, Express, Air, Take out

Antonyms: Control, Handle, Manage, Hold, Restrain

Example: The government's proposals unleashed a storm of protest in the press.

Acute (adjective)

Meaning- Very serious or severe. घातक

Synonyms: Critical, Drastic, Dire, Awful, Grave

Antonyms: Insouciant, Frivolous, Insensitive

Example: The scandal was an acute embarrassment for the President.

Entice (verb)

Meaning-Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage. बहकाना लालच देकर फंसाना

Synonyms: Tempt, Allure, Lure, Decoy, Inveigle

Antonyms: Turn away, Repulse, Put off

Example: A show which should entice a new audience into the theatre.

Plight (noun)

Meaning- A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. गंभीर स्थिति

Synonyms: Difficulty, Predicament, Quandary, Trouble, Crisis, Muddle

Antonyms: Blessing, Advantage, Boon, Benefit

Example: We must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight of children living in poverty.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 21 May 2020

With airlines resuming operations from Monday, another big leap to emerge out of the lockdown and kickstart the economy has been taken. The decision, which follows conditional resumption of trains and buses, is a much needed confidence booster. Both citizens left stranded by the sudden declaration of the lockdown and those who need to travel for professional reasons will benefit greatly from the move.

No less significant is the relief this decision will offer to airline companies, which have been grounded for two months, raising grave concerns about their viability. But moves to place ceilings and floors on tariffs they can charge must be relooked. Market dynamics will help arrive at rates that are viable for both airlines and flyers. Airlines will know that they need to get people flying again and levying astronomical fares will drive away passengers.

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

1. Synonym of Vie

2. Antonym of Promulgate

3. Synonym of Entice

4. Antonym of Enthuse

5. Synonym of Erode

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