20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Endorsed (verb)
The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone. अनुमोदन
Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement
Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition
Example: The newspaper has announced its political endorsements.
Contended (verb)
Heated disagreement. विवाद
Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.
Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.
Comprehensive (adjective)
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. विस्तृत
Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive
Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow
Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.
Negotiation (noun)
Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत
Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal
Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up
Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.
Apparently (adverb)
Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible
Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal
Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.
Aggressively (adverb)
Ready or likely to attack or confront. आक्रामक
Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive
Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back
Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.
Comprising (verb)
Be made up of. शामिल
Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect
Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.
Converged (verb)
The fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together. अभिसरण
Synonyms: Confluence, Merging, Combining, Meeting
Antonyms: Divergence, Inactivity, Stranger, Competition
Example: The convergence of lines in the distance.
Fragile (adjective)
Easily broken or damaged. कमज़ोर
Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail
Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial
Example: A small, fragile old lady.
Crucial (adjective)
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
Mitigation (noun)
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something. शमन
Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve
Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack
Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to mitigate the stench.
Equivalent (adjective)
Equal in value. मूल्य
Synonyms: Equal, Identical, Similar, Parallel, Analogous
Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Opposite, Unequal, Unlike
Example: The equivalent of two tablespoons of polyunsaturated oils is ample each day.
Adverse (adjective)
In a way that has a negative or harmful effect. प्रतिकूल
Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully
Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly
Example: These measures adversely affected the welfare programmes of the country.
Encroachments (noun)
Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass
Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off
Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.
Determine (verb)
The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction
Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
Massive (adjective)
Exceptionally large. बड़ा
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant
Example: The fort had massive walls.
Affidavit (noun)
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. शपथपत्र
Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.
Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.
Example: The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this.
Asserted (verb)
State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. जोर देना
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.
Evaluates (verb)
Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of. मूल्यांकन करना
Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises
Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose
Example: It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.
Controversial (adjective)
Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion. विवाद
Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate
Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment
Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 25 Apr 2024Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government on Tuesday and alleged that the PM will never tell you that today, 21 billionaires together have more wealth than 70 crore Indians.
In a post on X, Jairam said, ‘More than 40% of the wealth created in the country from 2012 to 2021 has gone to just 1 per cent of the population.
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1. Synonym of Negotiation
2. Antonym of Endorsed
3. Synonym of Adverse
4. Antonym of Crucial
5. Synonym of Evaluates
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