10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Overwhelmingly (adverb)
To a very great degree or with a great majority. ज़बर्दस्त ढंग से
Synonyms: Extremely, Vigorously, Intensely
Antonyms: Insignificantly, Slightly
Example: Versions of the bill had already overwhelmingly passed both houses of Congress.
Supplicate (verb)
Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly. बिनती करना
Synonyms: Plead with, Entreat, Call on, Urge
Antonyms: Comfort, Satisfy
Example: Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.
Delineation (noun)
The action of describing or portraying something precisely. चित्रांकननिरूपण
Synonyms: Portrayal, Depiction, Picture, Outline, Representation
Example: Our cover list is not a perfect delineation of popularity.
Competence (noun)
The ability to do something well. क्षमता
Synonyms: Capability, Proficiency, Ability, Skill
Antonyms: Uselessness, Inability, Incompetence, Incapability
Example: Fired for his lack of competence, the former CEO just wasn’t capable of running the company successfully.
Pertain (verb)
Be appropriate, related, or applicable to. से सम्बन्ध रखना
Synonyms: Concern, Related to, Be connected with
Antonyms: Disconnect, Part
Example: Matters pertaining to the organization of government.
Encroachment (noun)
The act of slowly affecting or using up too much of somebody's time, rights, personal life, etc. दख़लंदाज़ी
Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Obtrusion into
Example: There were minor encroachments on our individual liberties.
Ramification (noun)
A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. जटिलता
Synonyms: Aftermath, Consequence, Outcome, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Source
Example: The outcome will have widespread ramifications for business as well as for the rest of society.
Wilful (adjective)
(of a bad or harmful act) intentional. दुराग्रही
Synonyms: Deliberate, Intended, Purposeful
Antonyms: Unintentional, Inadvertent, Accidental
Example: The report concluded that her death was a result of wilful neglect.
Undermine (verb)
To make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective. कमज़ोर करदेना
Synonyms: Subvert, Weaken, Impede, Enfeeble
Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Invigorate
Example: This could undermine years of hard work.
Foster (verb)
Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable). प्रोत्साहन देना
Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Cultivate, Strengthen
Antonyms: Hinder, Ignore, Suppress
Example: The teacher's task is to foster learning.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 5 Apr 2021India’s sharply surging second Covid wave will hopefully train authorities and citizens to recognise our unmasked peril. The East Asian success in taming the novel coronavirus thanks to a collective adherence to masking was evident early into the pandemic. But the subsidence of India’s first wave after mid-September sent caution packing, despite entreaties by health experts not to abandon masks. Besides averting the second wave, exemplary masking would have saved lives, livelihoods and the economic costs of movement curbs, testing and medical expenditure.
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1. Synonym of Pertain
2. Antonym of Competence
3. Synonym of Encroachment
4. Antonym of Ramification
5. Synonym of Foster
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