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