The Hindu Vocabulary 4 January 2022
2022-01-04
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 4 January 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘Fair and safe: On five State elections amid COVID-19 surge'.
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Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
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Ensure |
Verb |
To make sure of. To guarantee. (पक्का करना) |
Assure, Establish, Insure, Effect |
Endanger, Harm, Hurt, Neglect |
You need to ensure the safety of all your family members. |
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Assess |
Verb |
To determine something or to make a judgment. To estimate officially the value or amount of something. (आकलन) |
Appraise, Check, Nick, Fix, Levy |
Give, Remit |
The damages caused due to cyclone were assessed by the committee. |
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Preparedness |
Noun |
The state of being prepared. The state of preparation. (तत्परता) |
Alertness, Mobility, Preparation, Zeal |
- |
The defence committee assessed the preparedness of the Indian Army at the potential warfront. |
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Pandemic |
Noun |
A Disease occurring over a wide geographic area. (वैश्विक महामारी) |
Broad, Common, Comprehensive, Empyrean |
Exclusive, Incomplete, Individual, Infrequent, Particular |
The Covid-19 pandemic is the worst situation in modern times. |
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Mandatory |
Adjective |
Compulsory or required by law. (अनिवार्य) |
Binding, Compulsory, Obligatory, Essential, Forced, Imperative |
Free, Inessential, Optional, Secondary, Voluntary |
It should be mandatory to disclose all sources of income for the politicians. |
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Spree |
Noun |
An unrestrained indulgence in an activity. (आनंद का उत्सव) |
Binge, Fling, Frisk, Frolic, Orgy |
- |
The Indian cricket team is on a winning spree. |
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Impose |
Verb |
To put as by an authority. To force something to be obeyed. (थोपना) |
Appoint, Foist. Demand, Charge, Fine |
Disorder, Displace, Forget, Overlook |
The high court bench imposed a million-dollar fine for breaching the right to privacy on the company. |
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Propriety |
Noun |
Appropriateness to the purposes. (औचित्य) |
Decency, Decorum, Form, Correctness, Legitimacy, Morality |
Dishonesty, Disagreement, Incompatibility, Lawlessness |
I often go to high-class parties to observe the proprieties. |
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Burden |
Noun |
Something that is carried. Something that is oppressive, worrisome, or obligatory. (बोझ) |
Chorus, Refrain, Haul, Concern, Onus, Anxiety, Difficulty, Strain |
Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Benefit |
The tasks were a burden for Rahul. |
