20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Surveillance (noun)
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. निगरानी
Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.
Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.
Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.
Interrogations (noun)
A process of asking someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence. पूछताछ
Synonyms: Examine, Grill, Investigate, Query
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Disregard, Unconcern
Example: One by one they were taken for interrogation.
Relevant (adjective)
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.
Threats (noun)
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी
Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces
Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.
Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.
Probably (adverb)
As far as one knows or can tell. शायद
Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly
Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely
Example: It will probably rain today.
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.
Bilateral (adjective)
Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides. द्विपक्षीय
Synonyms: Cooperative, Collective, Reciprocal, Communal
Antonyms: Unilateral, Individual, Single, Personal
Example: In these cases, the damage was invariably bilateral.
Conflict (noun)
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. टकराव
Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition
Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm
Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.
Claimed (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.
Allegedly (adverb)
Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. कथित
Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent
Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.
Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.
Predicts (verb)
To say that something will happen in the future. भविष्यवाणी
Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee
Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure
Example: The predicted growth in road traffic.
Unification (noun)
Make or become united, uniform, or whole. एकीकृत
Synonyms: Consolidated, Cooperative, Undivided, Affiliated
Antonyms: Separate, Split, Disunite
Example: There is no question that we are now close to a unified theory of the earth.
Anticipated (verb)
The action of anticipating something. प्रत्याशा
Synonyms: Expectation, Prediction, Forecast, Prolepsis
Antonyms: Pessimism, Hopelessness, Melancholy, Suspicion
Example: She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.
Carved (verb)
An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work. नक्काशी
Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash
Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase
Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.
Erupted (verb)
Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. फूटना
Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode
Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion
Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.
Apparent (adjective)
Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible
Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal
Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.
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.
Negotiation (noun)
Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत
Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal
Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up
Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.
Decades (noun)
A period of ten years. दशक
Synonyms: Decagon, Decapod, Decennary, Decennium
Antonyms: Day, Night, Middle, Beginning, Ordinal.
Example: The war lasted nearly a decade.
Demonstrates (verb)
To show something clearly by giving proof प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना
Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.
Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.
Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 8 Feb 2024Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar has lost the fight for his party's symbol with the Election Commission giving the clock to his estranged nephew Ajit Pawar on Tuesday.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said: ‘Election Commission has ruled in our favour after listening to the arguments of our lawyers. We welcome this humbly.’
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1. Synonym of Bilateral
2. Antonym of Decades
3. Synonym of Demonstrates
4. Antonym of Significant
5. Synonym of Erupted
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