20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Speculation (noun)
The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain. अनुमान
Synonyms: Belief, Conjecture, Opinion, Thought
Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Disdain, Disregard
Example: This is pure speculation on my part.
Considering (verb)
By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent. काफी
Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly
Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly
Example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.
Contest (noun)
Engage in competition to attain (a position of power). चुनाव लड़ा
Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned
Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.
Negotiation (noun)
Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत
Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal
Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up
Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.
Enhance (verb)
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of. बढ़ाने
Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt
Example: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.
Initiative (noun)
Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation. पहल
Synonyms: Enterprise, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness, Capability.
Antonyms: Cowardice, Idleness, Inactivity, Indifference.
Example: There's talk of a new peace initiative.
Committed (adjective)
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता
Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge
Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial
Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.
Controversy (noun)
Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion. विवाद
Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate
Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment
Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.
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.
Incumbents (adjective)
Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. अवलंबी
Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary
Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender
Example: The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office.
Intervention (noun)
The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process. हस्तक्षेप
Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration
Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join
Example: Military intervention in the crisis.
Recognized (verb)
Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again. मान्यता-प्राप्त
Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived
Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.
Assurance (noun)
Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन
Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress
Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
Amendments (noun)
Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. हरजाना
Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify
Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease
Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.
Sought (verb)
To try to find or get something. तलाश करना
Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.
Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.
Example: No, I sought it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.
Diplomatic (adjective)
Of or concerning diplomacy. कूटनीतिक
Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic
Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless
Example: The two countries have had no diplomatic relations since.
Reprieve (verb)
Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death). दण्डविराम
Synonyms: Abatement, Absolution, Amnesty, Clemency
Antonyms: Charge, Punish, Progress, Persistence
Example: The drug gives a reprieve from pain.
Extradited (verb)
Hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed. प्रत्यर्पित
Synonyms: Deportation, Expulsion, Displacement, Banishment
Antonyms: Repatriate, Reject, Expatriate, Refrain
Example: The criminal was extradited.
Indictment (noun)
Something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong. अभियोग
Synonyms: Charge, Accusation, Arraignment, Citation
Antonyms: Acquit, Vindicate, Exonerate, Absolve
Example: An indictment was brought against me.
Abetted (verb)
To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal. बढ़ावा
Synonyms: Supported, Promoted, Endorsed, Approved
Antonyms: Illegal, Wrongful, Unofficial, Illicit
Example: She abetted the thief in his getaway.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 31 Mar 2024Baltimore bridge collapse survivor's wife says his rescue has been a miracle considering he couldn't swim but still survived the fall.
Julio Cervantes, a construction worker who was part of the team on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed early Tuesday morning in Baltimore, miraculously survived the incident despite not knowing how to swim. His wife told NBC News.
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1. Synonym of Recognized
2. Antonym of Contest
3. Synonym of Speculation
4. Antonym of Assurance
5. Synonym of Incumbents
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