10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Perpetuate (verb)
Make (something) continue indefinitely. बनाए रखना, जारी रखना
Synonyms: Preserve, Conserve, Sustain, Maintain, Prolong
Antonyms: Discontinue, Halt, Stop, Cease
Example: We must not perpetuate the religious divisions of the past.
Peddle (verb)
Try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from place to place. फेरी लगाकर सामान बेचना
Synonyms: Hawk, Vend, Sell, Trade, Monger
Antonyms: Buy, Purchase
Example: Kishore peddled vegetables out of the back of a pickup truck to earn a living.
Profiteer (verb)
Make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally. मुनाफ़ाखोरी करना/ मुनाफाखोर
Synonyms: Overcharge, Racketeer, Exploiter, Extortionist
Example: Seven food merchants were charged with profiteering.
Indoctrination (noun)
The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically. दिमाग को भरने की स्थिति, यक़ीन दिलाना
Synonyms: Training, Education, Teaching, Brainwashing
Example: Some parents were critical of attempts to indoctrinate children in green ideology.
Menace (noun)
Something that is likely to cause harm: ख़तरा, संकट
Synonyms: Threat, Peril, Risk, Danger
Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Security
Example: Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.
Perpetrate (verb)
Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). पाप या दोष करना
Synonyms: Perform, Execute, Commit
Antonyms: Fail, Skimp, Slight, Slur
Example: During outdoor time, a group of prisoners may perpetrate an escape plan.
Aloof (adjective)
Removed or distant either physically or emotionally. अलग-थलग रहने वाला, लोगों से कटा हुआ
Synonyms: Detached, Standoffish, Unsociable, Remote
Antonyms: Sociable, Amiable, Familiar, Friendly
Example: Because Harry was aloof, he did not have many friends.
Douse (verb)
Pour a liquid over /extinguish (a fire or light). पानी डालकर बुझाना
Synonyms: Drench, Quench, Splash, Smother
Antonyms: Ignite, Inflame, Kindle
Example: Efforts to douse the flames were hampered by high winds.
Equanimity (adjective)
Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation. समभाव, संतुलन
Synonyms: Composure, Imperturbability, Aplomb, Calmness
Antonyms: Anxiety, Frustration, Agitation
Example: His equanimity allowed him to keep a clear head and escape the burning building.
Alacrity (noun)
Brisk and cheerful readiness. तत्परता, उत्साह
Synonyms: Eagerness, Enthusiasm, Ardour, Fervour
Antonyms: Apathy, Sluggishness, Reluctance
Example: He invited us all to visit, and we agreed with alacrity.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 27 Jul 2018No one firm can protect the mausoleum, government must play a role.
Amidst growing concerns about the deterioration of the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh government has floated the idea of the Unesco world heritage site being brought under the Centre’s ‘Adopt a Heritage Scheme’ that allows public and private companies to care for monuments. This approach, however, will not suffice. A public or private firm can ensure the cleanliness of the monument and provide amenities like toilets and drinking water. But what ails the Taj today is a deep deterioration of the surrounding environment. From the general rise in air pollution to the utter degradation of the Yamuna river, several factors have combined to rob the Taj of its lustre.
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1. Synonym of Profiteer
2. Antonym of Peddle
3. Synonym of Douse
4. Antonym of Menace
5. Synonym of Aloof
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