20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Accommodate (verb)
A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay. आवास
Synonyms: Housing, Quarters, Rooms, Chambers
Antonyms: Disagreement, Altercation, Animosity, Antagonism
Example: They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group.
Designate (verb)
Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post. नामित
Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate
Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled
Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.
Determination (noun)
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.
Prohibit (verb)
The action of forbidding something, especially by law. निषेध
Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring
Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness
Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.
Scrutiny (noun)
Critical observation or examination. जांच
Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.
Consultation (noun)
Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional). परामर्श
Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply
Example: She consulted many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.
Prompted (verb)
To move to action. प्रेरित किया
Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce
Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow
Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.
Incidents (noun)
An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence. घटनाएं
Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact
Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage
Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.
Remediated (verb)
To correct something that is wrong or damaged or to improve a bad situation. सुलझाया
Synonyms: Mend, Rectify, Remedy, Repair
Antonyms: Aggravation, Damage, Harm, Hurt
Example: The problems need to be detected and remediated quickly.
Affected (verb)
To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something. प्रभावित
Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed
Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane
Example: I find her rather affected.
Expense (noun)
The cost incurred in or required for something. व्यय
Synonyms: Cost, Price, Charge, Outlay
Antonyms: Asset, Income, Irresponsibility, Savings.
Example: I don't think a first-class ticket is worth the added expense.
References (noun)
The action of mentioning or alluding to something. संदर्भ
Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention
Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval
Example: Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job.
Hostilities (noun)
Unfriendly विरोधी
Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious
Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly
Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.
Resigns (verb)
Leave a job or office. इस्तीफा
Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive
Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come
Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.
Immigrants (noun)
A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. आप्रवासी
Synonyms: Newcomer, Settler, Incomer, Outsider
Antonyms: Citizen, Nonimmigrant, Resident, Native
Example: Millions of immigrants came to America from Europe in the 19th century.
Conservative (adjective)
Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. अनुदार
Synonyms: Traditional, Conventional, Orthodox, Stable
Antonyms: Incautious, Changeable, Inconstant, Unfixed
Example: The new judge is 50-year-old David Suitor who's regarded as a conservative.
Compromise (noun)
An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree. समझौता
Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal
Example: I think we can come to a compromise.
Resist (verb)
To fight against something or someone that is attacking you. विरोध
Synonyms: Abide, Combat, Confront, Continue
Antonyms: Accept, Encourage, Allow, Assist
Example: I couldn't resist taking a look.
Temptation (noun)
The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. प्रलोभन
Synonyms: Desire, Urge, Impulse, Inclination
Antonyms: Prevention, Repulsion, Deterrent, Hindrance
Example: There is a great temptation to spend more than you need.
Stranded (adjective)
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money. असहाय
Synonyms: Ashore, Grounded, Helpless, Wrecked
Antonyms: Offshore, Afloat, Recovery
Example: The ship was stranded on the beach.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 5 May 2024Just hours before Corey was pronounced dead, Gregor called the child abuse hotline and claimed that his ex and son's mother coached him to lie about abuse.
Christopher Gregor, who is charged with his son's murder claimed that his ex ‘coached’ the 6-year-old into lying about abuse. The 31-year-old New Jersey father is accused of killing young Corey Micciolo by forcing him into a traumatic treadmill workout. In the video of the incident obtained by CourtTV.com, Gregor can be seen forcing little Corey into running despite him falling face-first numerous times. If convicted, Gregor faces a life sentence for abusing his son to death.
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1. Synonym of Resist
2. Antonym of Compromise
3. Synonym of Resigns
4. Antonym of Expense
5. Synonym of Prompted
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