20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Slew (verb)
Turn or slide violently or uncontrollably. धसान
Synonyms: Abundance, Aggregation, Batch, Bunch
Antonyms: Individual, Lack, Debt, Ditch
Example: He has written a slew of books.
Looming (adjective)
Liable to happen soon. उभरते
Synonyms: Brew, Dominate, Emerge, Hover
Antonyms: Decline, Fall, Leave, Abandon
Example: There is a crisis looming.
Dragged (verb)
Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty. घसीटना
Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.
Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.
Example: He dragged himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.
Verdict (noun)
A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. निर्णय
Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding
Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution
Example: The verdict was not guilty.
Coalition (noun)
A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. गठबंधन
Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation
Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution
Example: The groups united to form a coalition.
Sprawling (adjective)
Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way. विशाल
Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating
Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting
Example: He was sprawling in an armchair watching TV.
Credibility (noun)
Able to be believed. विश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable
Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.
Example: Her claims seem credible to many.
Envoy (noun)
A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. दूत
Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent
Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic
Example: Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.
Appease (noun)
The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement. शांति
Synonyms: Mitigation, Moderation, Decrease, Mollification
Antonyms: Discomfort, Unrest, Suffering, Torture
Example: If that is not appeasement, I'd like to know what you call it.
Legitimate (adjective)
In a way that conforms to the law or to rules. जायज
Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly
Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly
Example: We support legitimately elected governments.
Implied (adjective)
Suggested but not directly expressed. अस्पष्ट
Synonyms: Hidden, Implicit, Indirect, Latent
Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Express, Apparent
Example: He was aware of his implied criticism.
Defeat (verb)
Having been beaten in a battle or other contest. पराजित
Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed
Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing
Example: She was defeated by the last steep hill.
Certain (adjective)
Without doubt ज़रूर
Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely
Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally
Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.
Summons (noun)
Order (someone) to be present. बुलवाना
Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene
Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide
Example: He was incensed and summoned the villagers to appear before him.
Apparent (adjective)
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.
Extensively (adverb)
Covering or affecting a large area. व्यापक
Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded
Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little
Example: The author has done extensive archival and oral research.
Sought (verb)
To try to find or get something. तलाश करना
Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased
Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected
Example: He sought help from the police.
Engaging (adjective)
Involved in activity, occupied, or busy. व्यस्त
Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed
Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free
Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.
Propaganda (noun)
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view. प्रचार
Synonyms: Information, Advertising, Promotion, Advocacy
Antonyms: Truth, Facts, Honesty, Details
Example: He was accused of spreading propaganda.
Impact (noun)
The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Effect, Influence, Consequence, Repercussion
Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness
Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.
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Source: The Hindustan Times · 18 Jan 2025Ukrainian air defences downed 33 of 50 drones launched by Russia overnight, the air force said on Friday.
It said 9 drones were ‘lost’, in reference to Ukraine's use of electronic warfare to redirect Russian drones, while one left Ukraine in the direction of Romania.
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1. Synonym of Envoy
2. Antonym of Sprawling
3. Synonym of Summons
4. Antonym of Dragged
5. Synonym of Coalition
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