20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Conspiracy (noun)
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
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.
Propagating (verb)
Spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. प्रसारित
Synonyms: Spread, Disseminate, Communicate, Promulgate
Antonyms: Decrease, Deplete, Destroy, Diminish
Example: We are discovering new ways to propagate plants without seeds.
Dedicated (adjective)
Devoted to a task or purpose. समर्पित
Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart
Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent
Example: I dedicated ten years of my life to the project.
Vigilantism (noun)
A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray. प्रदर्शन
Synonyms: Watch, Surveillance, Lookout, Observation
Antonyms: Disregard, Heedlessness, Ignorance, Indifference
Example: His parents kept vigil beside his bed for weeks before he died.
Polarized (verb)
Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs. ध्रुवीकरण
Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization
Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair
Example: The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.
Seeking (verb)
Attempt to find (something). मांगना
Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue
Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find
Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.
Carve (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.
Violence (noun)
Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. हिंसा
Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Clash, Confusion
Antonyms: Calm, Health, Kindness, Method
Example: They need to learn how to settle their arguments without resorting to violence.
Prevalent (adjective)
Existing very commonly or happening often. प्रचलित
Synonyms: Conventional, Frequent, Current, Popular
Antonyms: Different, Exceptional, Infrequent, Irregular
Example: The social ills prevalent in society today.
Adjournment (noun)
An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned. स्थगन
Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement
Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain
Example: The chairperson has adjourned the meeting.
Monitored (verb)
Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time. नजर रखी
Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized
Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged
Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.
Collapsed (adjective)
Having fallen down or given way. ढह
Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle
Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation
Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.
Assailants (noun)
A person who physically attacks another. हमलावर
Synonyms: Bash, Berate, Blast, Criticize
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Uphold, Exonerate
Example: He is assailed by contradictory advice from all sides.
Suspects (verb)
Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध
Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick
Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy
Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.
Extortion (noun)
Obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means. जबरन वसूली
Synonyms: Coerce, Elicit, Exact, Extract
Antonyms: Forfeit, Give, Let Go, Loosen
Example: The criminals extorted large sums of money from their victims.
Prevailing (adjective)
Existing at a particular time. प्रचलित
Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant
Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual
Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.
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.
Asserted (verb)
State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. जोर देना
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.
Provision (noun)
The action of providing or supplying something for use. प्रावधान
Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering
Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison
Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 1 Mar 2024A molecule, Enmetazobactam, for which a team of scientists, including Assam's Dr. Mukut Gohain, received a US patent as one of the inventors in 2008, has now received the green light to hit the market after a long 16 years following approval from the US Food and Drug Administration last week. The US agency has approved it as an antibiotic to treat critical urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Enmetazobactam is the first antibiotic invented by Indian scientists to receive approval from the US FDA.
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1. Synonym of Propagating
2. Antonym of Polarized
3. Synonym of Collapsed
4. Antonym of Threats
5. Synonym of Assailants
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