10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Unleash (verb)
To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect. न्मुक्त करना
Synonyms: Release, Vent, Express, Air, Take out
Antonyms: Control, Handle, Manage, Hold, Restrain
Example: The government's proposals unleashed a storm of protest in the press.
Volition (noun)
The faculty or power of using one's will. इच्छाशक्ति
Synonyms: Determination, Resolution, Willpower, Spine
Antonyms: Rejection, Refusal
Example: The decision had been made utterly without conscious thought or volition on her part.
Vicissitude (noun)
One of the many changes and problems in a situation or inyour life, that you have to deal with परिवर्तन
Synonyms: Change, Fluctuation, Alteration, Variation, Ups and downs
Antonyms: Stability, Stagnation, Uniformity
Example: Governments cannot protect citizens from all the circumstances and vicissitudes of life.
Galvanise (verb)
To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited. प्रेरित करना
Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion
Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade
Example: The win galvanized the whole team.
Predilection (noun)
A preference or special liking for something. झुकाव पक्षपात
Synonyms: Liking, Preference, Proclivity
Antonyms: Dislike, Disinclination, Hate
Example: An artist with a predilection for bright colours.
Tune (verb)
Adjust or adapt (something) to a particular purpose or situation. ठीक करना
Synonyms: Attune, Adjust, Adapt
Antonyms: Disrupt, Disturb
Example: Bone is a structure finely tuned to its mechanical environment.
Grit (noun)
Courage and resolve. साहस
Synonyms: Courage, Pluck, Valour, Backbone
Antonyms: Cowardice, Weakness, Timidity
Example: At times he got discouraged, but his grit and determination kept him going.
Chronicle (verb)
Record (a series of events) in a factual and detailed way. इतिहास लिखना
Synonyms: Record, Register, Write down
Antonyms: Hide, Conceal
Example: Events may be minutely chronicled, with little effort at critical analysis.
Usher (verb)
Show or guide (someone) somewhere. रास्तादिखाना
Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard
Example: The secretary ushered me into his office.
Havoc (noun)
Widespread destruction. तबाही
Synonyms: Devastation, Damage, Ruin, Disaster
Example: Heavy rains and rising water are wreaking havoc across Europe.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 3 Jan 2021People need to draw the right lessons from the experiences of the last several months, as individuals and a collective.
Masked living for the last 10 months to stave off the novel coronavirus has raised questions: of the purpose and the meaning of life. Some of the most memorable moments of life flow from connection. But we covered our mouth and nose and kept a distance from others for most part of last year. Is survival and doing some work for it the sole purpose of life? The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to live restricted lives for most part of the last year. Reflection is more conscious during such confinement. I too underwent isolation and reflection. What is the purpose of life and is there meaning to the way we are living? Such questions filled our minds. Life has been unmasked as we masked ourselves to survive.
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1. Synonym of Galvanise
2. Antonym of Usher
3. Synonym of Grit
4. Antonym of Chronicle
5. Synonym of Havoc
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