20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Eradicate (Verb)
To destroy or get rid of something completely मिटा देना
Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify
Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.
Beneficiaries (Noun)
A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy. लाभार्थियों
Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient
Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor
Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole beneficiary of her death.
Availing (Verb)
Help or benefit. लाभ
Synonyms: Account, Advantage, Applicability, Appropriateness
Antonyms: Disservice, Worsen, Act
Example: he pleaded with her to no avail
Precisely (Adjective )
The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate. शुद्धता
Synonyms: Rigor, Attention, Care, Exactitude
Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Ignorance, Inaccuracy
Example: I admire the precision of her work.
Requisite (Adjective )
Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. मांग
Synonyms: Necessary, Required, Prerequisite, Essential
Antonyms: Inessential, Noncrucial, Secondary, Unimportant
Example: She gave all the notices and all the necessary requisites.
Monitoring (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.
Prestigious (Adjective )
Inspiring respect and admiration प्रतिष्ठित
Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable
Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble
Example: It's one of the most prestigious schools in the country.
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.
Revealed (Verb)
Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. प्रकाशित
Synonyms: Divulge, Disclose, Release, Leak
Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Refuse, Repudiate
Example: The test revealed the true cause of death.
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.
Execute (Verb)
The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action. क्रियान्वयन
Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect
Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness
Example: He was sentenced to execution by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.
Resolve (Verb)
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.
Extensive (Adjective )
Covering or affecting a large area. व्यापक
Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded
Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little
Example: The author has done extensive archival and oral research.
Retain (Verb)
Continue to have (something) बनाए रखा
Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
Designated (Verb)
Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post. नामित
Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate
Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled
Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting
Aimed (Verb)
Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target. उद्देश्य
Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed
Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness
Example: He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.
Bagged (Verb)
Succeed in killing or catching (an animal). शिकार करना
Synonyms: Apprehend, Capture, Collar, Gain
Antonyms: Fail, Forfeit, Free, Give
Example: The hunters bagged four deer.
Incumbency (Noun)
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.
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
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.
The editorial
Source: Hindustan Times · 10 Dec 2023PM Narendra Modi has remained to be the most popular leader with a global approval rating of 76 per cent, according to ‘Morning Consult’.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ranked as the most popular leader in the world by a US-based decision intelligence company, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders asserted that ‘Modi's magic’ has been endorsed even by an international survey. According to the survey by ‘Morning Consult’, Modi has a global approval rating of 76 per cent.
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1. Synonym of Eradicate
2. Antonym of Controversy
3. Synonym of Resolve
4. Antonym of Beneficiaries
5. Synonym of Requisite
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