20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Perspective (noun)
The art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other. परिप्रेक्ष्य
Synonyms: Outlook, Position, Viewpoint, Standpoint
Antonyms: Ignorance, Naivete, Cluelessness, Incomprehension
Example: Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject.
Significance (noun)
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.
Imposed (verb)
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.
Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
Comprising (verb)
Be made up of. शामिल
Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect
Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.
Verdict (noun)
A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. निर्णय
Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding
Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution
Example: The verdict was not guilty.
Mandatory (adjective)
Compulsory. अनिवार्य
Synonyms: Obligatory, Compulsory, Binding, Required
Antonyms: Optional, Inessential, Nonessential, Voluntary.
Example: The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.
Pointing (verb)
Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end. नुकीला
Synonyms: Barbed, Sharp, Acuminate, Cornered
Antonyms: Blunt, Dull
Example: Her new book is a pointed look at life in a small community.
Refused (verb)
Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. अस्वीकृत
Synonyms: Decline, Reject, Repudiate, Spurn
Antonyms: Accept, Take, Allowed, Permitted
Example: She was refused access to her children.
Contention (noun)
Heated disagreement. विवाद
Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace
Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.
Association (noun)
Connected with something else. संबंधित
Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied
Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct
Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.
Conventions (noun)
A way in which something is usually done. सम्मेलन
Synonyms: Meeting, Show, Assemblage, Assembly
Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Strangeness
Example: We go to the weeklong annual teachers' convention every summer.
Emphasized (verb)
Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. बल देना
Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight
Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate
Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.
Departed (verb)
The action of leaving, especially to start a journey. प्रस्थान
Synonyms: Leaving, Going, Withdrawal, Exit.
Antonyms: Arrival, Coming, Entrance, Stay.
Example: They had to postpone (their) departure because of bad weather.
Conservative (adjective)
Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. अनुदार
Synonyms: Traditional, Conventional, Orthodox, Stable
Antonyms: Incautious, Changeable, Inconstant, Unfixed
Example: The new judge is 50-year-old David Suitor who's regarded as a conservative.
Detonated (verb)
The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode. विस्फोट
Synonyms: Ignition, Bang, Blast, Blowout
Antonyms: Deflation, Contraction, Gather, Convict
Example: She was in a control building at the time of detonation
Province (noun)
A principal administrative division of a country or empire. प्रांत
Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department
Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation
Example: Other provinces have funded various projects over the years.
Coalition (noun)
A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. गठबंधन
Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation
Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution
Example: The groups united to form a coalition.
Quoted (verb)
To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before. दूसरे के शब्दों को उद्धृत करना
Synonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce
Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot
Example: He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.
Condolence (noun)
Express sympathy for (someone) शोक प्रकट करना
Synonyms: Sympathize, Empathize, Commiserate, Assure
Antonyms: Distress, Torment, Discourage, Trouble
Example: We condole with him on his loss.
Campaign (noun)
A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim. अभियान
Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.
Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.
Example: I'd better get my campaign manager cracking.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 8 Aug 2023This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Comprising
2. Antonym of Refused
3. Synonym of Condolence
4. Antonym of Significance
5. Synonym of Emphasized
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