20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Procurement (noun)
The action of obtaining or procuring something. वसूली
Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit
Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.
Claiming (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Indulging (verb)
Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. लिप्त
Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate
Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect
Example: She has never been one to indulge in gossip.
Scam (noun)
A dishonest scheme. घोटाला
Synonyms: Blackmail, Deceit, Deception, Extortion
Antonyms: Candor, Honesty, Ingenuousness, Sincerity
Example: She was the victim of an insurance scam.
Imposed (verb)
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.
Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
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.
Prohibition (noun)
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.
Outreach (noun)
The extent or length of reaching out. आगे निकल जाना
Synonyms: Exceed, Community, Advocacy, Excel.
Antonyms: Recoil, Retract, Withdraw, Flinch.
Example: The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.
Corruption (noun)
Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities. भ्रष्टाचार
Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity
Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.
Example: I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.
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.
Erosion (noun)
Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed. कट जाना
Synonyms: Eat, Corrode, Destroy, Gnaw.
Antonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Build, Ignore
Example: Once exposed, soil is quickly eroded by wind and rain.
Monitored (verb)
Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time. नजर रखी
Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized
Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged
Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.
Compliance (noun)
The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. अनुपालन
Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation
Antonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation
Example: we monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law.
Proposed (verb)
Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others. प्रस्तावित
Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended
Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore
Example: The scientists proposed a new theory.
Implementation (noun)
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.
Approval (noun)
Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. मंज़ूरी देना
Synonyms: Accredit, Certify, Endorse, Sanction
Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Disapprove, Disallow
Example: I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't approve.
Suspend (verb)
Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period. निलंबन
Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay
Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening
Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.
Recommendation (noun)
A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा
Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction
Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection
Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation
Accretion (noun)
Growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter. अभिवृद्धि
Synonyms: Accumulation, Collecting, Gathering, Amassing
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Drop, Fall
Example: The accretion of sediments in coastal mangroves.
Evacuation (noun)
The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe निकास
Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying
Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance
Example: They organised the evacuation of the town.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 28 Jun 2023Air India on Tuesday said a passenger behaved in a repulsive manner onboard an Air India flight from Mumbai to the national capital on June 24 and was handed over to the security personnel after the plane landed at Delhi airport.
A police complaint has been registered and the incident has also been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). According to police, a man has been held here for allegedly defecating and urinating on the floor of the flight.
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1. Synonym of Irregularities
2. Antonym of Corruption
3. Synonym of Procurement
4. Antonym of Suspend
5. Synonym of Indulging
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