10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Vigilant (adjective)
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. जागरूकता
Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance
Antonyms: Indifference, Neglect, Carelessness, Impulsiveness
Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.
Unprecedented (adjective)
Never done or known before. अभूतपूर्व
Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled
Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary
Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.
Attempted (verb)
Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित
Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted
Example: The would not have attempted the life of a friend.
Triggered (adjective)
Caused by particular action, process, or situation उत्प्रेरित
Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt
Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent
Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.
Expected (adjective)
Regarded as likely. अपेक्षित
Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual
Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected
Example: As expected, the election was very close.
Violation (noun)
Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement). उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey
Example: He was arrested for violating his parole.
Agenda (noun)
A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting. कार्यसूची
Synonyms: Calendar, Plan, Program, Schedule
Antonyms: Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity, Disinterest
Example: The committee set the agenda for the next several years of research.
Conventions (noun)
A way in which something is usually done. सम्मेलन
Synonyms: Meeting, Show, Assemblage, Assembly
Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Strangeness
Example: We go to the weeklong annual teachers' convention every summer.
Amendments (noun)
Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. हरजाना
Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify
Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease
Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.
Delegations (noun)
A body of delegates or representatives प्रतिनिधि मंडल
Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge
Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation
Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 7 Aug 2023The Lok Sabha on Friday passed two key health Bills — the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023 and the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 — without debate, amid uproar by the Opposition members.
The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill seeks to repeal the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 and set up the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC).
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1. Synonym of Vigilant
2. Antonym of Unprecedented
3. Synonym of Conventions
4. Antonym of Violation
5. Synonym of Delegations
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