Amsterdam airport horror witnesses describe 'hellish noise' as person is sucked into plane engine

The Times of India

Amsterdam airport horror  witnesses describe 'hellish noise' as person is sucked into plane engine
01,Jun,2024

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Tackling (verb)

The equipment required for a task or sport. जूझना

Synonyms: Gear, Equipment, Apparatus, Outfit

Antonyms: Encouragement, Aid, Assistance, Help

Example: The police officer tackled him as he tried to escape.

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.

Integrating (adjective)

Desegregated, especially racially. एकीकृत

Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled

Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound

Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.

Consultation (noun)

Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional). परामर्श

Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply

Example: She consulted many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.

Attainable (adjective)

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.

Implications (noun)

The effect that something will have on something else in the future. निहितार्थ

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.

Indigenous (adjective)

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place स्वदेशी

Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic

Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious

Example: The park is also home to indigenous tribes.

Enforcing (verb)

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. प्रवर्तन

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

Exploring (verb)

To investigate, study, or analyze. खोजना

Synonyms: Examine, Probe, Research, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Find, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook

Example: The town is small enough to be easily explored on foot.

Ambitious (adjective)

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.

Instances (noun)

An example or single occurrence of something. उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Evolution (noun)

Develop gradually. उभरती

Synonyms: Immature, Incipient, Undeveloped, Beginning

Antonyms: Adult, Developed, Grown, Mature

Example: The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million-dollar organization.

Confined (adjective)

To limit an activity, person, or problem in some way. सीमाबद्ध

Synonyms: Imprisonment, Internment, Custody, Detention.

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Allowance, Permission.

Example: The dog was kept in confinement until it was determined to be healthy.

Allies (noun)

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. मित्र-राष्ट्र

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian allies.

Sighting (adjective)

Not blind. देखे

Synonyms: Glimpse, See, Spy, Notice

Antonyms: Blind, Unalert, Unperceptive, Nearsighted

Example: Since then there have been many mysterious sightings.

Provocative (adjective)

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately. उकसावा

Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult

Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion

Example: You should stay calm and not respond to provocation.

Inciting (verb)

To encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent उकसाया

Synonyms: Agitate, Arouse, Inspire, Instigate

Antonyms: Block, Calm, Dampen, Depress

Example: He incited loyal subjects to rebellion.

Processions (noun)

A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony. जुलूस

Synonyms: Cortege, Motorcade, Marches, Advance

Antonyms: Disorder, Recesses, Halt, Retreats

Example: We stopped for a funeral procession.

Aligned (adjective)

To get or fall into line. गठबंधन

Synonyms: Even, Flush, Level, Parallel

Antonyms: Broken, Changing, Different, Disorderly

Example: The wheels are not correctly aligned.

Fraternity (noun)

A group of people sharing a common profession or interests. बिरादरी

Synonyms: Organization, Association, Institution, Brotherhood

Antonyms: Enmity, Malevolence, Animosity, Disagreement

Example: Members of the hunting fraternity.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 1 Jun 2024

In a tragic incident at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, witnesses reported hearing a ‘hellish noise’ as a person was sucked into the jet turbine of a KLM plane and killed. The horrifying event occurred on the runway as the KLM Cityhopper Embraer E190 was being prepared for departure to Denmark.

The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly sucked into the engine while the plane was being pushed back from the stand.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Processions

2. Antonym of Provocative

3. Synonym of Exploring

4. Antonym of Consultation

5. Synonym of Instances

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