10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Breakthrough (noun)
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development. महत्वपूर्ण खोज
Synonyms: Discovery, Advance, Innovation, Development
Antonyms: Decline, Lapse, Setback
Example: Scientists at the University of York have made a major breakthrough in the fight against prostate cancer.
Align (verb)
Put (things) into correct or appropriate relative positions. एक सीध में रखना
Synonyms: Situate, Set, Position
Example: The colossal warships aligned themselves to their correct vectors.
Opprobrium (noun)
Harsh criticism or censure. अनादर
Synonyms: Vilification, Vituperation, Condemnation
Antonyms: Esteem, Pride, Respect
Example: I have been heaped with some opprobrium by opponents of the project.
Callous (adjective)
Not caring about other people’s feelings, pain or problems. निर्दयी
Synonyms: Cruel, Unfeeling, Heartless, Ruthless
Antonyms: Sympathetic, Compassionate, Merciful
Example: His callous comments about the murder made me shiver.
Reveal (verb)
Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. प्रत्यक्ष करना
Synonyms: Disclose, Unveil, Tell
Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Cover
Example: He revealed that he had received death threats.
Reluctance (noun)
Unwillingness or disinclination to do something. अनिच्छा
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation
Antonyms: Willingness, Inclination
Example: It is a role she embraces with regal dignity and a hint of self-conscious reluctance.
Extrapolate (verb)
Estimate or conclude (something). आकलन करना
Synonyms: Forecast, Predict, Calculate
Example: Safe exposure is extrapolated from tests on rats so their relevance to humans is debatable.
Feasible (adjective)
Possible to do easily or conveniently. साध्य
Synonyms: Practicable, Attainable, Workable
Antonyms: Impossible, Unattainable, Impractical
Example: It's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.
Cede (verb)
Give up (power or territory). त्यागकरना
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.
Speculative (adjective)
(of an investment) involving a high risk of loss. काल्पनिक
Synonyms: Unsafe, Hazardous, Uncertain
Antonyms: Proven, Definite, Real
Example: Unit trust investments must not be speculative.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 21 Jun 2021Policy approaches must strike a balance between the achievement of health goals and exigencies of supply constraints.
Vaccines have proven to be effective against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in preventing serious illness and death. In an article published in Nature Medicine on June 9, an analysis of data from the United Kingdom, gathered between December 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021 when the alpha variant was predominant, showed that the AstraZeneca vaccine had an effectiveness of 64% after one dose and 79% after two doses, in protecting against severe illness and death. In the same article, the authors also found that a previous infection with SARS-CoV-2 had a significant protective effect against re-infection.
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1. Synonym of Callous
2. Synonym of Extrapolate
3. Synonym of Breakthrough
4. Antonym of Cede
5. Synonym of Reveal
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