20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Composition (noun)
Consisting of different parts or materials. संयुक्त
Synonyms: Compound, Complex, Combined, Blended
Antonyms: Separate, Unmix, Free, Unyoke
Example: This soup is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up.
Prominent (adjective)
Important or famous प्रमुख
Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging
Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
Contended (verb)
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.
Predecessor (noun)
The person who was in the job or position before the person who is in it now. पूर्ववर्ती अधिकारी
Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent
Antonyms: Successor, Follow-Up
Example: My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.
Elevate (verb)
Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area. ऊंचा
Synonyms: Exalted, Inflated, Animated, Elated
Antonyms: Depressed, Dishonorable, Down, Inferior
Example: She holds a more elevated position in the company.
Pledged (verb)
Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise. गिरवी
Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated
Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey
Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.
Sustain (verb)
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. निरंतरता
Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing
Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable
Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.
Prosperity (noun)
Successful in material terms. समृद्ध
Synonyms: Bustling, Flourishing, Fortunate, Privileged
Antonyms: Destitute, Failing, Impoverished, Lacking
Example: The company had a prosperous year.
Anticipate (verb)
Excitement, waiting eagerly for something you know is going to happen. प्रत्याशा
Synonyms: Expectation, Prediction, Forecast, Prolepsis
Antonyms: Pessimism, Hopelessness, Melancholy, Suspicion
Example: She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.
Diplomat (noun)
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.
Apparent (adjective)
Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible
Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal
Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.
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.
Despite (preposition)
Without being affected by. बावजूद
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
Attempting (verb)
Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित
Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted
Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.
Depriving (verb)
Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something. वंचित
Synonyms: Dispossess, Strip, Divest, Relieve
Antonyms: Clothe, Cover, Build, Construct
Example: He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom/rights.
Consecutive (adjective)
Following each other continuously. लगातार
Synonyms: Succeeding, Following, Running, Continuous.
Antonyms: Separate, Broken, Discontinuous, Infrequent.
Example: I was amazed that she contradicted herself in consecutive sentences.
Polarizing (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.
Simultaneously (adverb)
At the same time. एक साथ
Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once
Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.
Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.
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.
Seem (verb)
Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality. प्रतीत हुआ
Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound
Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim
Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 28 Apr 2024In having look out circulars (LOCs) issued against its defaulters, public sector banks had become judges and executioners at once, held the Bombay high court while quashing the LOCs and the enabling powers that the Centre gave to such banks, ostensibly in the larger public interest. The fundamental rights under Art 21 of personal liberty and the right to travel abroad cannot be abrogated in this fashion, by an executive action held by the HC division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Madhav Jamdar, in its reasoned judgment of the April 23 pronouncement.
The power given to the PSB through its top brass is also manifestly arbitrary as it creates an invalid classification and thus violates the fundamental right to equality too, the HC held, and hence every LOCs so issued is invalid.
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1. Synonym of Depriving
2. Antonym of Aimed
3. Synonym of Polarizing
4. Antonym of Seem
5. Synonym of Despite
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