The outline of another pandemic combat strategy

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The outline of another pandemic combat strategy
01,May,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Concerted (adjective)

Meaning- Jointly arranged or carried out. संयुक्त

Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United

Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary

Example: A concerted effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.

Phased (adjective)

Meaning- Carried out in gradual stages. चरणबद्ध

Synonyms: Stepped, Gradual, Gentle, Gradational, Moderate

Antonyms: Sudden, Abrupt, Swift, Quick

Example: A phased withdrawal of troops from the area was needed.

Concomitant (adjective)

Meaning-Naturally accompanying or associated. सहगामी

Synonyms: Attendant, Collateral, Accompanying, Associated, Connected

Antonyms: Unrelated, Unassociated, Independent, Unconnected

Example: She loved travel, with all its concomitant worries.

Prudent (adjective)

Meaning- Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. विवेकी

Synonyms: Wise, Well-Judged, Judicious, Sagacious, Shrewd

Antonyms: Imprudent, Unwise, Injudicious, Thoughtless

Example: It might be more prudent to get a second opinion before going ahead.

Ascertain (verb)

Meaning- To find out the true or correct information about something. जांचना जाँच कर पता लगाना

Synonyms: Find out, Discover, Make sure of, Confirm, Fathom, Work out

Antonyms: Overlook, Disregard, Ignore, Miss

Example: Management should ascertain whether adequate funding can be provided.

Segregate (verb)

Meaning- To keep one thing separate from another. अलग करना

Synonyms: Separate, Set apart, Disassociate, Insulate, Sequester

Antonyms: Desegregate, Associate, Gather, Link

Example: Pedestrians are segregated from the traffic by a metal barrier.

Curtail (verb)

Meaning- Reduce in extent or quantity. कम करना

Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Truncate, Shrink, Decrease

Antonyms: Extend, Lengthen, Increase, Expand, Raise

Example: Spending on books has been severely curtailed.

Susceptible (adjective)

Meaning- Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. प्रभाव पड़ने योग्य ग्रहणीय

Synonyms: Open to, Receptive to, Vulnerable to, Prone to, At risk of, Easily affected by

Antonyms: Resistant, Insusceptible, Invulnerable, Unbeatable

Example: Some of these plants are more susceptible to frost damage than others.

Threshold (noun)

Meaning- The level at which something starts to happen. दहलीज़

Synonyms: Starting point, Beginning, Brink, Verge, Initiation, Inception

Antonyms: Ending, Close, Completion, Omega

Example: She was on the threshold of a dazzling career .

Mutation (noun)

Meaning- A change in the form or structure of something. परिवर्तन

Synonyms: Modification, Change, Transformation, Alteration, Variation

Antonyms: Inaction, Idleness, Stagnation

Example: His first novel went through several mutations.

The editorial

Source: The Hindu · 1 May 2020

A way out is to lift restrictions in a graded way, with reverse quarantine for the elderly and those with comorbidities.

With the number of novel coronavirus cases reported so far continuing to rise in most States even during the national lockdown that came into force since March 25, India faces the great challenge of containing its spread just days before the May 3 deadline for lifting the lockout. With the number of cases increasing from 519 on March 24 to nearly 28,000 on April 27, the lockdown has indeed prevented an explosion of cases.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Prudent

2. Antonym of Phased

3. Synonym of Segregate

4. Antonym of Concerted

5. Synonym of Susceptible

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