20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Renovation (noun)
Restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair. सुधारना
Synonyms: Redecorate, Refurbish, Revamp, Recondition
Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Ruin
Example: It's an old factory that has been renovated as office space.
Irregularities (noun)
The state or quality of being irregular. अनियमितता
Synonyms: Distortion, Flaw, Inconsistency, Aberration
Antonyms: Perfection, Conformity, Continuation, Regularity
Example: We uncovered irregularities in the town's finances.
Alteration (noun)
Change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way. बदलना
Synonyms: Adjust, Amend, Change, Develop
Antonyms: Remain, Stagnate, Stay, Continue
Example: He altered his will to leave everything to his sister.
Sanctions (noun)
Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी
Synonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban
Antonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent
Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.
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.
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.
Vigilance (noun)
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.
Delegated (verb)
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.
Scrutinize (verb)
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. जांचना
Synonyms: Inspect, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Misunderstand.
Example: I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move.
Demolished (verb)
Pull or knock down (a building). ध्वस्त
Synonyms: Destroy, Flatten, Raze, Topple
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Mend, Produce
Example: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new parking lot.
Association (noun)
Connected with something else. संबंधित
Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied
Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct
Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.
Recruitment (noun)
The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job भर्ती
Synonyms: Engagement, Enlistment, Enrollment, Employment
Antonyms: Fun, Unemployment, Avocation, Entertainment
Example: The recruitment process has been really successful and all managers and team leaders have now been placed.
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.
Abolished (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.
Resident (noun)
A person's home, especially a large and impressive one. निवास स्थान
Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall
Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office
Example: He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex.
Expressed (verb)
to show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions व्यक्त
Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show
Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle
Example: He expressed an interest in the product.
Harassment (noun)
Aggressive pressure or intimidation. उत्पीडन
Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.
Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.
Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.
Condemn (verb)
Express complete disapproval of निंदा
Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize
Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise
Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.
Agitation (noun)
Make (someone) troubled or nervous. घबरा देना
Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing
Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful
Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.
Reflection (noun)
Throwback (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it. प्रतिबिंबित
Synonyms: Echoed, Emulated, Imitated, Repeated
Antonyms: Request, Take, Disregard, Ignore
Example: He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 5 Jul 2023Tina Ambani appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Mumbai in connection with an investigation into the alleged contravention of foreign exchange law.
Reliance ADA Group chairman Anil Ambani’s wife Tina Ambani appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Mumbai on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into the alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law. The allegations are reportedly related to the Pandora Papers case.
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1. Synonym of Expressed
2. Antonym of Renovation
3. Synonym of Alteration
4. Antonym of Slamming
5. Synonym of Irregularities
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