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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Sprawling (adjective)

Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way. विशाल

Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating

Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting

Example: He was sprawling in an armchair watching TV.

Disruption (noun)

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

Sovereignty (noun)

Supreme power or authority. संप्रभुता

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.

Mounted (adjective)

To climb up onto something; to increase or rise gradually. चढ़ना, बढ़ना

Synonyms: Ascend, Climb, Rise, Increase

Antonyms: Descend, Dismount, Decrease, Decline

Example: The pressure began to mount as the deadline approached.

Slump (verb)

Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply. ढेर लगाना

Synonyms: Downward, Cascading, Declining, Depressed

Antonyms: Above, Cheerful, Cheery, Happy

Example: She fainted and slumped to the floor.

Vigilant (adjective)

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. जागरूकता

Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance

Antonyms: Preoccupation, Neglect, Distraction, Abstraction

Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.

Suspected (verb)

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.

Annexed (verb)

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain. राज्य-हरण

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

Rely (verb)

Depend on with full trust or confidence. विश्वास करना

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother relied on me for financial support.

Lingered (verb)

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of a reluctance to leave or a desire to stay. ठहरना

Synonyms: Loitered, Delayed, Tarry, Dawdled

Antonyms: Hastened, Hurried, Rushed, Left

Example: She lingered by the door, unsure if she wanted to say goodbye.

Compile (verb)

Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources. संकलन

Synonyms: Amass, Arrange, Assemble, Collect

Antonyms: Destroy, Scatter, Disorder, Disperse

Example: His allows you to create programs and compile them.

Complying (verb)

The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work. अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: We monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law.

Accompanied (verb)

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort. साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will accompany me to the store.

Caution (noun)

Say something as a warning. आगाह

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He cautioned me and let me go.

Legitimise (verb)

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules. जायज

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support legitimately elected governments.

Crucial (adjective)

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Access (noun)

To be able to get to or get inside a place. खोलना

Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded

Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion

Example: The island can be accessed by road at low tide.

Anonymity (noun)

The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.

Conscription (noun)

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces. सेना में अनिवार्य भरती

Synonyms: Induction, Recruitment, Draft, Enlistment

Antonyms: Removal, Discharge, Dismissal, Firing

Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on conscription.

Engulfed (verb)

To flow over and enclose or surround something completely, often in a destructive or overwhelming manner. निगल लेना / घेर लेना

Synonyms: Immerse, Submerge, Overwhelm, Envelop

Antonyms: Expose, Uncover, Release, Liberate

Example: The flames quickly engulfed the building, leaving no time for escape.

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Source: The Hindu · 5 Oct 2024

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1. Synonym of Sprawling

2. Antonym of Slump

3. Synonym of Caution

4. Antonym of Conscription

5. Synonym of Engulfed

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