Vaccine hesitancy

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Vaccine hesitancy
09,Jun,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Quintessential (adjective)

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. सर्वोत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: Typical, Archetypal, Stereotypical, Conventional

Antonyms: Abnormal, Atypical, Unusual

Example: Manohar Parrikar was a towering personality, who defined an era in Goa's politics, that proved to be quintessential.

Ardent (adjective)

Very enthusiastic or passionate. उत्साही

Synonyms: Passionate, Fervent, Eager, Fierce

Antonyms: Unenthusiastic, Apathetic, Indifferent

Example: Your ardent and enthusiastic manner finds favour and could propel you to success.

Reverberate (verb)

(of a place) to seem to shake because of a loud noise. गुंजायमान होना

Synonyms: Vibrate, Tremble, Shudder, Throb

Antonyms: Steady, Be still, Stay

Example: The hall reverberated with the sound of music and dancing.

Consecrate (verb)

Devote (something) exclusively to a particular purpose. समर्पित करना

Synonyms: Dedicate, Devote, Set apart, Assign

Antonyms: Refrain, Waste

Example: Although these idealized monuments were consecrated to the dead, they addressed the living.

Stint (noun)

A person's fixed or allotted period of work. कार्यावधि

Synonyms: Spell, Stretch, Session

Example: His varied career included a stint as a magician.

Indelible (adjective)

Impossible to forget or remove. अमिट

Synonyms: Ineradicable, Lasting, Unfading, Enduring, Ingrained, Persisting

Antonyms: Delible, Forgettable, Eradicable

Example: The experience made an indelible impression on me.

Elucidate (verb)

Make (something) clear; explain. स्पष्ट करना

Synonyms: Explain, Clarify, Make clear

Antonyms: Confuse, Obfuscate

Example: Communications brought in by apparent additions such as quantum theory are elucidated.

Robust (adjective)

Strong and healthy. मजबूत

Synonyms: Sturdy, Vigorous, Powerful, Tough

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Infirm, Delicate

Example: She is a pleasantly robust woman of modest means, patriotic in convictions, guileless in manner.

Tranquil (adjective)

Free from disturbance. शांत

Synonyms: Serene, Restful, Pleasant, Relaxing

Antonyms: Agitated, Loud

Example: Great minds such as ours must be serene and tranquil in order to remain above the fray.

Revulsion (noun)

A sense of disgust and loathing. घृणा

Synonyms: Disgust, Repugnance, Abhorrence, Nausea

Antonyms: Liking, Desire

Example: It came as a shock to me that not all men share this revulsion at body fat.

The editorial

Source: The Pioneer News · 9 Jun 2021

People, especially in rural and low-income areas, are in mortal dread of getting the jab.

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

1. Synonym of Stint

2. Antonym of Ardent

3. Synonym of Indelible

4. Antonym of Tranquil

5. Synonym of Consecrate

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