20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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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.
Excise (noun)
A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities. उत्पाद शुल्क
Synonyms: Surcharge, Tariff, Customs, Duty
Antonyms: Tax, Levy, Impose, Fine
Example: New car buyers will be hit by increases in taxes and excise.
Enforcement (noun)
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.
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.
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.
Formulation (noun)
Create or prepare methodically. तैयार
Synonyms: Codify, Define, Develop, Devise
Antonyms: Disorganize, Destroy, Halt, Raze
Example: Little by little, he formulated his plan for escape.
Laundering (verb)
Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally) शोधन
Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management
Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed
Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.
Purported (adjective)
Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so. कथित
Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred
Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure
Example: He forged documents which purported to show that his companies had vast resources.
Accused (noun)
A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. आरोपी
Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted
Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged
Example: He was accused of stealing the money.
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.
Resolutely (adverb)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़
Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate
Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative
Example: She is a resolute competitor.
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.
Conducted (adjective)
Led by a guide. संचालित
Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control
Antonyms: Contracted, Caught, Came Down
Example: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.
Intimidation (noun)
The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated. धमकी
Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.
Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.
Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.
Coercion (noun)
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. दबाव
Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying
Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission
Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of coercion or intimidation.
Liberation (noun)
Freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles. रिहा
Synonyms: Free, Release, Discharge, Deliver
Antonyms: Confine, Enslave, Subjugate, Hold
Example: Rebels fought to liberate the country.
Vowed (verb)
Solemnly promise to do a specified thing. शपथ
Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach
Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.
Innovative (adjective)
The action or process of innovating. नवाचार
Synonyms: Change, Alteration, Revolution, Upheaval
Antonyms: Stagnation, Custom, Habit, Old
Example: The company innovated a new operating system.
Detect (verb)
Discover or identify the presence or existence of. पता लगाना
Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented
Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound
Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.
Concluding (verb)
Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case निर्णायक
Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious
Example: The data is far from conclusive.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 16 Apr 2023The United States President Joe Biden told the Irish parliament he was ‘home’ in an emotional address on the second day of a nostalgic three-day tour celebrating his Irish heritage as he geared up for a planned 2024 re-election campaign.
‘I'm home... I only wish I could stay longer,’ he said to applause and cheers in a packed chamber.
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1. Synonym of Enforcement
2. Antonym of Laundering
3. Synonym of Liberation
4. Antonym of Intimidation
5. Synonym of Approval
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