20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Relevance (noun)
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. उपयुक्त
Synonyms: pertinent, applicable, apposite, material
Antonyms: improper, inapplicable, inappropriate, incompatible
Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.
Legislation (noun)
The legislative body of a country or state. विधान मंडल
Synonyms: Body, Chamber, House, Parliament
Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Subordinate, Non-Administrative
Example: They addressed a petition to the legislature.
Implemented (verb)
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect. कार्यान्वयन
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.
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.
Extent (noun)
Made larger विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Reiterated (verb)
Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. दोहराया
Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate
Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.
Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
Conducting (verb)
led by a guide. संचालित
Synonyms: manage, direct, run, control
Antonyms: contracted, caught, came down
Example: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.
Abolish (verb)
Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). समाप्त करना
Synonyms: Scrap, End, Stop, Terminate
Antonyms: Allow, Approve, Create, Establish
Example: He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.
Appeal (verb)
Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request. याचना करना
Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal
Example: The mayor made an appeal to the people of the city to stay calm.
Float (verb)
Rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking. बहाना
Synonyms: Drift, Glide, Hang, Hover
Antonyms: Drown, Sink, Rush
Example: They floated the logs down the river. She floated gracefully across the stage.
Condemnation (noun)
Express complete disapproval of निंदा
Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize
Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise
Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.
Probe (noun)
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. जांच
Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny
Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.
Example: He didn't like the police probing him about his past.
Vandalized (verb)
Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property). तोड़-फोड़
Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash
Antonyms: Aid, Advancement, Advice
Example: Our car was vandalized in the parking lot.
Apprised (verb)
Inform or tell (someone). आगाह
Synonyms: Advise, Apprize, Brief, Inform
Antonyms: Heedless, Ignorant, Inattentive, Neglectful
Example: We were fully apprised of the situation.
Personnel (noun)
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service. कार्मिक
Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization
Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction
Example: They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.
Enforcement (noun)
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. प्रवर्तन
Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.
Maintaining (verb)
Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित
Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish
Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.
Granted (conjunction)
Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed
Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny
Example: We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.
Campaign (noun)
A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim. अभियान
Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.
Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.
Example: I'd better get my campaign manager cracking.
Migrant (noun)
A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions. प्रवासी
Synonyms: Emigrant, Evacuee, Expatriate, Immigrant
Antonyms: Native, Resident, Citizen, Inhabitant
Example: They live in crowded migrant centres up and down the country.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 5 Oct 2023A leaked intelligence report said captain of Chinese Navy's vessel and 21 other officers were among those dead.
As many as 55 Chinese sailors are feared dead after a nuclear-powered submarine caught itself in a ‘chain and anchor’ trap in the Yellow Sea, located between mainland China and Korean peninsula, designed for foreign vessels, the UK's daily Daily Mail reported citing a leaked intelligence report. It is said that the incident took place on August 21.
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1. Synonym of Conventions
2. Antonym of Appeal
3. Synonym of Campaign
4. Antonym of Probe
5. Synonym of Float
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