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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Plenary (adjective)

To be attended by all participants at a conference or assembly, who otherwise meet in smaller groups. परिपूर्ण

Synonyms: Absolute, Complete, Full, General

Antonyms: Incomplete, Limited, Part, Partial

Example: The bill is then put on the order of the day of a plenary sitting.

Abstained (verb)

Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something. बचना

Synonyms: Cease, Forgo, Pass Up, Quit

Antonyms: Continue, Do, Accept, Allow

Example: He abstained from taking part in the discussion.

Recognizes (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.

Recommended (adjective)

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा

Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction

Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.

Resolution (noun)

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़

Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate

Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative

Example: She is a resolute competitor.

Session (noun)

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business. सत्र

Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility

Example: The court was in session.

Determined (adjective)

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.

Legitimate (adjective)

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules. जायज

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support legitimately elected governments.

Convened (verb)

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc. आयोजित करना

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.

Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.

Conference (noun)

A meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern. सम्मेलन

Synonyms: Consultation, Discussion, Forum, Interview

Antonyms: Silence, Quiet, Disassembly

Example: The organization held its annual conference in New York this year.

Vested (verb)

Confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone. निहित

Synonyms: Endow, Lodge, Lay, Place

Antonyms: Refuse, Take, Dislodge, Leave

Example: He has been vested with the power/authority to implement whatever changes he sees fit.

Integration (noun)

Desegregated, especially racially. एकीकृत

Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled

Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound

Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.

Accommodation (noun)

A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay. आवास

Synonyms: Housing, Quarters, Rooms, Chambers

Antonyms: Disagreement, Altercation, Animosity, Antagonism

Example: They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group.

Promptly (adverb)

To move to action. प्रेरित किया

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.

Impacted (adjective)

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Collision, Crash, Smash, Clash

Antonyms: Avoidance, Failure, Loss, Praise

Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.

Conglomerate (noun)

A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together. संगुटिका

Synonyms: Mixture, Mingling, Combination, Amalgamation

Antonyms: Like, Same, Similar, Unvaried

Example: Atoms which conglomerate at the center.

Disruption (noun)

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

Obligated (verb)

Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty. बाध्य

Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind

Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute

Example: You are legally obligated to repay the loan.

Merged (verb)

Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity. विलीन

Synonyms: Absorb, Blend, Combine, Consolidate

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Part, Separate

Example: The two companies merged in 2006.

Emanating (verb)

To come out from a source. निकलती

Synonyms: Derive, Emerge, Emit, Exude

Antonyms: Conceal, Absorb, Take Up, Inhale

Example: The smell of burning was emanating from next door.

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Source: The Hindu · 14 May 2024

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1. Synonym of Legitimate

2. Antonym of Conference

3. Synonym of Recognizes

4. Antonym of Integration

5. Synonym of Merged

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