Sikh women who were source of inspiration

The Times of India

Sikh women who were source of inspiration
07,Mar,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Prescient (adjective)

Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place. भविष्यद्दर्शी

Synonyms: Predictive, Visionary, Prophetic

Antonyms: Incautious, Heedless, Shortsighted

Example: That prediction looks even more prescient since the surge in oil prices.

Plunge (verb)

Fall suddenly and uncontrollably. अचानक से गिरना

Synonyms: Crash, Plummet, Tumble, Drop

Antonyms: Soar, Go up, Rise

Example: For him, the country has already plunged into civil war.

Headlong (adverb)

In a rush. बड़ी तेजी से

Synonyms: Precipitously, Rashly, Carelessly, Without thinking

Antonyms: Cautious, Careful, Wary

Example: Those who rush headlong to join in the latest craze.

Garb (noun)

Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind. पोशाक

Synonyms: Attire, Outfit, Turnout, Raiment

Example: He was dressed in Chinese garb and sporting a ponytail.

Disdain (noun)

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect. अवहेलना

Synonyms: Contempt, Scorn, Disrespect

Antonyms: Respect, Admiration, Regard

Example: Despite his disdain for much about the town at the time, the rector was optimistic about the future.

Balloon (verb)

(of an amount of money spent or owed) increase rapidly. फूल जाना

Synonyms: Soar, Rocket, Escalate, Surge

Antonyms: Shrink, Lessen

Example: The amount has ballooned from millions to billions.

Resilience (noun)

The ability of people or things to recover quickly after something unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc. लचीलापन

Synonyms: Toughness, Strength, Firmness, Determination

Antonyms: Weakness, Feebleness, Frailty

Example: He showed great courage and resilience in fighting back from a losing position to win the game.

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.

Calibrate (verb)

Adjust (experimental results) to take external factors into account or to allow comparison with other data. ठीककरना

Synonyms: Modify, Alter, Regulate

Antonyms: Disorganize, Disorder, Mismanage

Example: The system is calibrated to account for different camera locations.

Abdicate (verb)

Fail to fulfil or undertake (a responsibility or duty). त्याग करना

Synonyms: Spurn, Give up, Forgo, Disgorge

Antonyms: Defend, Claim

Example: The federal government should help states do their job, not assist them in abdicating their duty.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 7 Mar 2021

The first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Devji, laid the foundation of equality between men and women by stating: “Why should we talk ill of her, who gives birth to kings? The woman is born from woman; there is none without her.” (Guru Granth Sahib p 473).

By demonstrating great courage and valour, Sikh women became the backbone of their religion; they undertook different responsibilities at different times, ranging from running the community kitchen to fighting battles.

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

1. Synonym of Headlong

2. Antonym of Disdain

3. Synonym of Abdicate

4. Antonym of Calibrate

5. Synonym of Balloon

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