20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Detention (noun)
Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time कैद
Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Incarceration
Antonyms: Assistance, Help, Freedom, Liberation
Example: He was kept in detention by the police.
Lodged (adjective)
Flattened by wind or rain. दर्ज कराई
Synonyms: Blocked, Clogged, Swollen, Wedged
Antonyms: Impermanent, Unfixed, Clear, Empty
Example: The workers were lodged in temporary camps.
Initiated (verb)
Cause (a process or action) to begin. आरंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute
Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete
Example: Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.
Accommodate (verb)
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.
Elaborating (verb)
Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail. विस्तार से करना
Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved
Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple
Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.
Recommendation (noun)
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.
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.
Ensure (verb)
Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित
Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify
Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
Adequate (adjective)
Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. पर्याप्त
Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent
Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent
Example: The school lunch should be adequate to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.
Assured (verb)
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.
Disputed (verb)
Argue about (something). विवादित
Synonyms: Debate, Discuss, Quarrel, Argue
Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure, Agreeable
Example: You can dispute your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.
Resolution (noun)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़
Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate
Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative
Example: She is a resolute competitor.
Delayed (verb)
Make (someone or something) late or slow. विलंब
Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper.
Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning.
Example: The doctor wants to delay surgery for a few weeks.
Demarcation (noun)
The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something. सीमांकन
Synonyms: Delimitation, Separation, Bound, Differentiation
Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Join
Example: The river serves as the line of demarcation (= the line showing the separation) between the two counties.
Stalled (verb)
stop or cause to stop making progress. ठप
Synonyms: delayed, negotiated, postponed, adjourned
Antonyms: advanced, forwarded, furthered, hastened
Example: I stalled the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass.
Expediting (verb)
to make something happen more quickly. शीघ्र
Synonyms: Speed Up, Accelerate, Hurry, Hasten
Antonyms: Delay, Hinder
Example: We're trying to expedite the process of reviewing applications.
Negotiation (verb)
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.
Simultaneous (adjective)
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.
Implement (verb)
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect कार्यान्वयन
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.
Maintaining (verb)
Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित
Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish
Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 1 Sep 2023Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Thursday warned lawyers and litigants about a fake website of the Supreme Court created for phishing attacks and asked them to be careful with monetary transactions.
The top court has also issued a public notice and asked the public to neither click nor share any website links they receive without verifying their authenticity.
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1. Synonym of Delayed
2. Antonym of Stalled
3. Synonym of Detention
4. Antonym of Disputed
5. Synonym of Initiated
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