10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Fabric (noun)
Meaning- The basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully. संरचना
Synonyms: Framework, Structure, Foundation
Example: The fabric that binds society is delicate and needs careful handling.
Precarious (adjective)
Meaning- Not safe or certain, Dangerous. खतरनाक अनिश्चित
Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Risky, Perilous, Unsafe
Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Certain, Stable
Example: He made a precarious living as a painter.
Anticipate (verb)
Meaning- To expect something. पूर्वानुमान करना
Synonyms: Expect, Foresee, Think likely, Predict, Forecast, Foretell
Antonyms: Be unready, Be surprised, Be amazed
Example: It was anticipated that the rains would slow the military campaign.
Bereft (adjective)
Meaning- Deprived of or lacking (something). वंचित
Synonyms: Deprived of, Devoid, Grieving, Lacking, Robbed of, Denuded
Antonyms: Full, Loaded, Replete, Filled
Example: Suddenly this community is bereft of sporting success and devoid of any heroes.
Coercive (adjective)
Meaning- Using force or the threat of force. प्रतिरोधी बलपूर्वक
Synonyms: Overbearing, Imperious, Violent, Forcible, Powerful
Antonyms: Gentle, Nonviolent, Moderate
Example: The threat of force is sometimes a necessary component of coercive diplomacy.
Squarely (adverb)
Meaning- Directly or exactly; without doubt. सीधे
Synonyms: Precisely, Exactly, Directly, Just, Straight
Antonyms: Indirectly, Incidentally, Secondarily
Example: The party puts its support squarely behind the minister.
Furlough (noun)
Meaning- Permission to leave your duties for a period of time, especially for soldiers working in a foreign country. थोड़े दिन की छुट्टी
Synonyms: Break, Rest, Period of leave, Holiday, Vacation, Recess
Antonyms: Rehiring, Reemployment, Recall
Example: In the first place, all men had a month's furlough on full pay.
Niggardly (adjective)
Meaning- Ungenerous with money, time, etc. कृपण
Synonyms: Mean, Miserly, Stingy, Parsimonious, Penurious
Antonyms: Abundant, Generous, Lavish, Spendthrift
Example: He accused the Government of being unbelievably niggardly.
Slew (noun)
Meaning- A large number or quantity of something. प्रचुरता
Synonyms: Plenty, Wide variety, Lot, Diversity, Range
Antonyms: Little, Lack, Handful
Example: This year has seen a whole slew of novels set in Hong Kong.
Modicum (noun)
Meaning- A fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant. थोड़ा
Synonyms: Little bit, Small amount, Dash, Particle, Fragment, Iota
Antonyms: Lot, Whole, Total, Entirety
Example: His statement had a modicum of truth.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 25 May 2020It is customary to thank god, when the impact of a disaster is limited. The sheer fury of last week’s super-cyclone Amphan, and the trail of damage it has left behind along the coast of eastern India and Bangladesh, has been relatively contained by human intervention, for which we must thank humans. The role played by the likes of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force, the Indian Coast Guard, public works departments of Odisha and West Bengal, and the Indian Meteorological Department in restricting fatalities in India to 88 has been godly. It has been possible because of the organised, inter-agency evacuation of about two million people before Amphan hit. The preparation and response to Cyclone Fani that stuck the Odisha coastline last May provided a sturdy model.
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1. Synonym of Slew
2. Antonym of Squarely
3. Synonym of Bereft
4. Antonym of Furlough
5. Synonym of Fabric
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