20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Comprises (verb)
Be made up of. शामिल
Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect
Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.
Surging (verb)
Increase suddenly and powerfully. बढ़ती
Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen
Example: We all surged toward the door.
Mobility (noun)
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. गतिशीलता
Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability
Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immotility, Immovableness
Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.
Confront (verb)
Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. सामना होना
Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet
Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender
Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.
Prosperous (adjective)
Successful in material terms समृद्ध
Synonyms: Bustling, Flourishing, Fortunate, Privileged
Antonyms: Destitute, Failing, Impoverished, Lacking
Example: The company had a prosperous year.
Appetite (noun)
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food. भूख
Synonyms: Craving, Demand, Fondness, Greed
Antonyms: Apathy, Disinclination, Dislike, Hate
Example: He has a healthy appetite.
Aviation (noun)
The flying or operating of aircraft. वायुयान चालन
Synonyms: Aeronautics, Flight, Flying, Gliding.
Antonyms: Uncreativeness, Unhurried, Nonmoving.
Example: The planes are too, in the absence of an aviation policy.
Reinvent (verb)
Change (something) so much that it appears to be entirely new. परिवर्तन करके नयापन लाना
Synonyms: Remake, Revive, Renovate, Resuscitate
Antonyms: Kill, Suppress, Extinguish, Quench
Example: There is no point in every hospital's reinventing the wheel.
Dominant (adjective)
Having power and influence over others. प्रभुत्व वाला
Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable
Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.
Significant (adjective)
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी
Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously
Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially
Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
Pertaining (verb)
To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time संबंधित
Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related
Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight
Example: the laws pertaining to immigration.
Deliberate (adjective)
Done consciously and intentionally. सोचा-समझा
Synonyms: Intentional, Calculated, Conscious, Planned
Antonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Careless, Heedless
Example: She spoke in a clear, deliberate manner/way.
Intellect (noun)
The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters. बुद्धि
Synonyms: Ability, Acumen, Genius, Intelligence
Antonyms: Ignorance, Inability, Inanity, Ineptness
Example: She has a sharp/keen intellect.
Regulations (noun)
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. नियमों
Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act
Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement
Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.
Attaining (verb)
Succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for). बनना
Synonyms: Achieving, Winning, Gaining, Obtaining
Antonyms: Fail, Forfeit, Give Up, Hurt
Example: He has attained the highest grade in his music exams.
Abide (verb)
Accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation). पालन करना
Synonyms: Accept, Stand For, Tolerate, Acknowledge
Antonyms: Disallow, Avoid, Contradict, Disagree
Example: We have to abide by the rules.
Manipulation (noun)
The action of manipulating something in a skilful manner. चालाकी
Synonyms: Trickeries, Subterfuges, Maneuvers, Artifices
Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone
Example: Even I would fall to his manipulation, if he were to use it on me.
Norms (noun)
Something that is usual, typical, or standard. मानदंड
Synonyms: Standard, Usual, Normal, Typical
Antonyms: Extreme, End, Exception
Example: She scored well above the norm in math.
Violative (adjective)
Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement). उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey
Example: He was arrested for violating his parole.
Allocation (noun)
The action or process of allocating or sharing out something. आवंटन
Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance
Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold
Example: There will be a closer review of funding allocations for future conferences.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 16 Feb 2023‘The order comprises 40 Airbus A350s, 20 Boeing 787s and 10 Boeing 777-9s wide-body aircraft, as well as 210 Airbus A320/321 Neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAX single-aisle aircraft,’ the airline said in a statement.
Air India is placing orders for 470 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, underlining the surging demand for increased mobility in a nation with a swelling middle class.
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1. Synonym of Aviation
2. Antonym of Comprises
3. Synonym of Manipulation
4. Antonym of Surging
5. Synonym of Confront
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