20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prior (adjective)
The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others. प्राथमिकता
Synonyms: Arrangement, Preference, Antecedence, Lead
Antonyms: Inferiority, Last, Subservience, Unimportance
Example: Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president.
Prominent (adjective)
Important or famous प्रमुख
Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging
Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
Abruptly (adverb)
Suddenly and unexpectedly. एकाएक
Synonyms: Precipitous, Sheer, Steep
Antonyms: Slowly, Gradually, Progressively, Steadily
Example: He stood up abruptly and went outside.
Acquitted (verb)
A judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. दोषमुक्ति
Synonyms: Absolution, Clearing, Exoneration, Exculpate
Antonyms: Accuse, Blame, Charge, Condemn
Example: The case resulted in acquittal of the defendant.
Prolonged (adjective)
Continuing for a long time लंबा
Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy
Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse
Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought .
Convicted (adjective)
Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge. अपराधी
Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated
Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite
Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.
Triggering (adjective)
Caused by particular action, process, or situation उत्प्रेरित
Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt
Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent
Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.
Culmination (noun)
To reach a final result समापन हुआ
Synonyms: Cap, Climax, Conclude, Terminate
Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Open, Start
Example: Today this campaign culminated in a mass rally in London.
Stable (adjective)
To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change स्थिर
Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady
Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky
Example: Prices are at last beginning to stabilize.
Inaugurate (verb)
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period). अभिषेक करना
Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute
Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish
Example: The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.
Surge (noun)
Increase suddenly and powerfully. बढ़ती
Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen
Example: We all surged toward the door.
Conscription (noun)
Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces. सेना में अनिवार्य भरती
Synonyms: Draft, Muster, Selective Service
Antonyms: Military Volunteer, Voluntary, Volunteer.
Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on conscription.
Exemption (noun)
To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something छूट प्राप्त
Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged
Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable
Example: A tax-exempt savings plan.
Resolved (adjective)
Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter). समाधान करना
Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline
Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.
Pertaining (verb)
To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time संबंधित
Synonyms: Concern, Connected, Referring, Related
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Slight
Example: The laws pertaining to immigration.
Controversial (adjective)
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.
Deferment (noun)
Postpone टालना
Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends
Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue
Example: The court defers to precedent in cases like these.
Evaded (verb)
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly. कपटपूर्ण
Synonyms: Deceptive, Elusive, Ambiguous, Equivocal
Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Honest, Frank
Example: The aim is for them to see you and to take evasive action.
Barely (adverb)
Only just मुश्किल से
Synonyms: Almost, Hardly, Scarcely, Just
Antonyms: Significantly, Well, Substantially, Considerably
Example: We barely spoke the entire time we were in the car.
Equivalent (adjective)
Equal in value. मूल्य
Synonyms: Equal, Identical, Similar, Parallel, Analogous
Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Opposite, Unequal, Unlike
Example: The equivalent of two tablespoons of polyunsaturated oils is ample each day.
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Source: The Hindu · 7 Apr 2024Still search continues for missing workers over a week after the Baltimore bridge collapse as USACE works to clear Baltimore port channel.
The US Army Corps of Engineers has revealed it aims to finish opening the channel channelizing the Baltimore port within a month after the catastrophic incursion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a tangible relief sustained so now cargo carriers and vessel traffic will have free access to the port as the structural failure previously prevented them.
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1. Synonym of Surge
2. Antonym of Acquitted
3. Synonym of Convicted
4. Antonym of Culmination
5. Antonym of Stable
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