20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Convenient (adjective)
The quality of being easy, useful or suit able for somebody उपयुक्तता
Synonyms: Benefit, Use, Good, Comfort.
Antonyms: Damage, Difficulty, Disadvantage, Dissatisfaction.
Example: I enjoy the convenience of living near a post office.
Criticized (verb)
Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. आलोचना
Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate
Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.
Mandate (noun)
The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election. अधिदेश
Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.
Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.
Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.
Sanction (noun)
Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी
Synonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent
Antonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban
Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.
Raised (verb)
Lift or move to a higher position or level. उठाना
Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession
Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall
Example: He raised his head and looked around.
Despite (preposition)
Without being affected by बावजूद
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
Allocated (noun)
The action or process of allocating or sharing out something. आवंटन
Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance
Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold
Example: There will be a closer review of funding allocations for future conferences.
Disbursal (noun)
The act of paying out money especially from a fund संवितरण
Synonyms: Disbursement, Outlay, Spending
Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Attach
Example: The money will be disbursed on the basis of need.
Bureaucracy (noun)
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives. नौकरशाही
Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate.
Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial
Example: She has a good grasp of how the bureaucracy works.
Claiming (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Stringent (adjective)
Very strict. कठोर
Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous.
Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible.
Example: The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.
Privilege (noun)
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. सुविधा
Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization
Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss
Example: Having been born to privilege in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.
Instigated (verb)
Bring about or initiate भड़काने
Synonyms: Start, Begin, Initiate, Launch
Antonyms: Start, Begin, Initiate, Launch
Example: There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs.
Dignity (noun)
The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. गरिमा
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
Expunge (verb)
Obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). मिटाना
Synonyms: Erase, Remove, Delete, Rub Out
Antonyms: Add, Bear, Create, Establish
Example: His record was expunged after he completed a rehabilitation program.
Derogatory (adjective)
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. अपमानजनक
Synonyms: Disparaging, Belittling, Diminishing, Slighting.
Antonyms: Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative, Praising.
Example: He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his boss.
Exposed (adjective)
Not protected from the wind and bad weather अनावृत
Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered
Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked
Example: the film had been exposed for too long.
Slamming (verb)
Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पराजित करना
Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted
Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed
Example: He slammed the door in my face.
Sparked (verb)
Emit sparks of fire or electricity. चमकना
Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Glimmer, Glint
Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt
Example: The fire is sparking dangerously.
Regret (verb)
Making you feel sad and sorry about something. खेदजनक
Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing
Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good
Example: His decision to quit is regrettable.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 1 Oct 2023NYC mayor Eric Adams is under fire with citizens calling him out for the life-threatening situation in the city.
New York City is facing a severe calamity with widespread flooding due to heavy rainfall and a state of emergency has been declared. Pictures of the horrible situation created by the flooding are viral on social media, with schools, basements, subways, streets etc. submerged in water. The disaster has caused loss of property as well. NYC mayor Eric Adams is under fire with citizens calling him out for the life-threatening situation in the city.
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1. Synonym of Despite
2. Antonym of Sanction
3. Synonym of Dignity
4. Antonym of Bureaucracy
5. Synonym of Derogatory
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