Unlocking india citizens and businesses can lead safe behaviours with governments playing enabling role

The Times of India

Unlocking india  citizens and businesses can lead safe behaviours  with governments playing enabling role
10,Jun,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Thwart (verb)

Meaning - Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. रोकना

Synonyms: Hinder, Foil, Impede, Balk, Frustrate

Antonyms: Encourage, Facilitate, Expedite, Aid

Example: We must thwart his malevolent schemes.

Littoral (adjective)

Meaning- Relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake. समुद्र-तट का

Synonyms: Coastline, Seaboard, Coastal

Example: Three of the five Caspian littoral countries are landlocked.

Impinge (verb)

Meaning- Have an effect, especially a negative one. प्रभाव डालना

Synonyms: Have a bearing on, have an sInfluence, Have an effect on, Make an impact on, Impact

Antonyms: Avoid, Leave alone, Shun

Example: Several factors impinge on market efficiency.

Sublime (adjective)

Meaning- of very high quality or great beauty. उत्तम उत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: Exalted, Supreme, Noble, Glorious, High-minded

Antonyms: Poor, Lowly, Ignoble, Bad

Example: The location of the hotel is sublime.

Articulate (verb)

Meaning- To express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words. स्पष्ट रूप से कहना

Synonyms: Express, Assert, Proclaim, Mention, Communicate, Announce

Example: It is the school’s duty to articulate its practices to parents.

Condominium (noun)

Meaning- A building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses. किसी इमारत में कमरों का समूह

Synonyms: Townhouse, Abode, Tenement, Apartment

Example: We were staying in a condominium just off of the beach.

Discernible (adjective)

Meaning- That can be recognized or understood. प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Perceptible, Noticeable, Visible, Observable, Perceivable

Antonyms: Imperceptible, Invisible, Unnoticeable, Obscure, Vague

Example: There is often no discernible difference between rival brands.

Pragmatic (adjective)

Meaning- Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories. तथ्यात्मक

Synonyms: Realistic, Practical, Hard-Headed, Rational, Empirical

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Irrational, Theoretical

Example: The scientist had a pragmatic approach to dealing with the water crisis.

Sanctify (verb)

Meaning- To give official approval to something. आज्ञा देना

Synonyms: Approve, Allow, Give the stamp of approval to, Endorse

Antonyms: Disapprove, Deny, Condemn

Example: This was a practice sanctified by tradition.

Eschew (verb)

Meaning- Deliberately avoid using. से दूर रहना

Synonyms: Abstain from, Give up, Refrain, Abjure, Abandon, Shun

Antonyms: Embrace, Adopt, Involve

Example: He had eschewed politics in favour of a life practising law.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 10 Jun 2020

As ‘Unlock 1’ gathers pace more and more offices, factories, malls, restaurants and even places of worship have resumed work. But there’s a smell of disinfectant in the air, the temperature gun is being liberally wielded, and the attempt at physical distancing is widespread. In this new normal, beyond following official guidelines, citizens and businesses are actively shaping safe practices for their specific contexts. Going forward, governments must not lose sight of this collective nature of the struggle against Covid.

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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 Articulate

2. Antonym of Sublime

3. Synonym of Discernible

4. Antonym of Impinge

5. Synonym of Pragmatic

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