10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Relegate (verb)
Meaning- To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before. पदावनति करना
Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower
Antonyms: Promote, Raise, elevate, upgrade
Example: She was then relegated to the role of assistant.
Anachronistic (adjective)
Meaning- Used to describe a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present. अप्रचलित
Synonyms: Obsolete, Outdated, Antiquated, Old-fashioned, Archaic
Antonyms: Modern, Timely, Current, Contemporary
Example: The daily publication of print media seems anachronistic today.
Unfazed (adjective)
Meaning- Not worried or surprised by something unexpected that happens. निर्भीक शांत
Synonyms: Unruffled, Untroubled, Placid, Relaxed, Unperturbed, Composed
Antonyms: Frantic, Worried, Upset, Perturbed, concerned
Example: She was totally unfazed by the news.
Masquerade (verb)
Meaning - To pretend to be something that you are not. चेहरा लगाकर स्वांग करना
Synonyms: Disguise as, Impersonate, Pose as, Simulate
Antonyms: Be Original, Be Honest
Example: The local paper is full of gossip masquerading as news.
Clamour (noun)
Meaning- A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting. होहल्ला कोलाहल
Synonyms: Uproar, Babel, Din, Racket, Tumult, Clangor
Antonyms: Harmony, Silence, Peace
Example: Her head was filled with the clamour of voices calling her name.
Tout (verb)
Meaning- Attempt to persuade people of the merits of. प्रचारित करना
Synonyms: Commend, Endorse, Support, Talk of
Antonyms: Condemn, Criticise, Reprove, Reprobate
Example: She was touted as a potential Prime Minister.
Cede (verb)
Meaning- Give up (power or territory). त्याग करना
Synonyms: Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Concede, Part with
Antonyms: Take over, Retain, Usurp, Seize
Example: One challenge is that the courts are being asked to cede some power.
Ravage (verb)
Meaning- Cause severe and extensive damage to. नाश करना
Synonyms: Devastate, Ruin, Damage, Wipe out, Desolate
Antonyms: Repair, Assist, Mend, Improve
Example: The countryside has been ravaged by pollution.
Insular (adjective)
Meaning- Only interested in your own country, ideas, etc. and not in those from outside. सीमित संकुचित विचार का
Synonyms: Intolerant, Bigoted, Parochial, Illiberal, Blinkered
Antonyms: Unbiased, Tolerant, Liberal, Forbearing
Example: The British are often accused of being insular.
Reckon (verb)
Meaning- To be generally considered to be something. माना जाना मानना
Synonyms: Regard as, Consider, View, Think of as, Hold to be
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Discard
Example: The event organized by them was reckoned a failure.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 30 Apr 2020Home isolation of mild cases is welcome, as Covid is not going away any time soon.
Worldwide about 80% of Covid-19 patients recover from the disease without needing hospital treatment. In these cases where symptoms remain mild, such as a slight cough or mild fever, self-isolation at home is WHO’s recommended course of action. Likewise India’s health ministry has issued guidelines whereby patients with very mild symptoms don’t have to be hospitalised, provided the “requisite” facilities are available at their residence. This is part of the process of societies adapting to the reality that Covid-19 will stay with us in the foreseeable future. Because finding a cure or vaccine could take months or more, we have to think beyond just containing infections to managing them, devising a new normal where the virus and economic activity can coexist.
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1. Synonym of Relegate
2. Antonym of Insular
3. Synonym of Clamour
4. Antonym of Ravage
5. Synonym of Unfazed
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