Congress' rajya sabha mp naran rathwa joins bjp| all you need to know about him

The Hindustan Times

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Spurring (verb)

To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster. प्रेरित

Synonyms: Arouse, Drive, Propel, Push

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Dissuade

Example: This spurred him to find out what others recalled about their grandparents.

Pursuing (verb)

Follow or chase (someone or something). पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.

Proportion (noun)

Being equivalent in size, amount, or strength. सदृश

Synonyms: Proportional, Commensurate, Comparable, Balanced

Antonyms: Disproportionate, Asymmetric, Twisted, Irregular

Example: Increasing costs resulted in proportionate increases in prices.

Implications (noun)

The effect that something will have on something else in the future. निहितार्थ

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.

Consumption (noun)

The action of using up a resource. उपभोग

Synonyms: Drinking, Expenditure, Utilization, Burning

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Creation, Development

Example: Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption.

Expense (noun)

The cost incurred in or required for something. व्यय

Synonyms: Cost, Price, Charge, Outlay

Antonyms: Asset, Income, Irresponsibility, Savings.

Example: I don't think a first-class ticket is worth the added expense.

Probably (adverb)

As far as one knows or can tell. शायद

Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely

Example: It will probably rain today.

Volatile (adjective)

Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly. अस्थिरता

Synonyms: Arbitrariness, Fickleness, Unpredictability, Eccentricity

Antonyms: Reasonableness, Practicality, Stability, Inflexibility

Example: They both reduce market risk and volatility and increase long-run average returns to producers.

Robust (adjective)

Strong and Healthy स्‍वस्‍थ

Synonyms: Hale, Healthy, Sound, Well, Wholesome

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective, Small, Unstable

Example: A robust pair of walking boots.

Ascertain (verb)

Find (something) out for certain. निधारित

Synonyms: Discover, Establish, Fix, Determine

Antonyms: Disprove, Invalidate, Aid, Assist

Example: There should be a public inquiry to ascertain the facts.

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.

Affidavit (noun)

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. शपथपत्र

Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.

Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny

Example: The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this.

Proximity (noun)

Nearness in space, time, or relationship. निकटता

Synonyms: Closeness, Nearness, Presence, Juxtaposition

Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness

Example: Part of the attraction is Darwin's proximity to Asia.

Significant (adjective)

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

Deprived (adjective)

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.

Tolerate (verb)

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference. सहन करना

Synonyms: Allow, Permit, Authorize, Sanction

Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Dispute

Example: The teacher cannot tolerate eating on the class.

Claimed (verb)

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.

Inspection (noun)

To look at something closely or in great detail. निरीक्षित

Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer

Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.

Expand (verb)

To become or to make something bigger. फैलना या फैलाना

Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.

Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.

Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.

Demolished (verb)

Pull or knock down (a building). ध्वस्त

Synonyms: Destroy, Flatten, Raze, Topple

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Mend, Produce

Example: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new parking lot.

The editorial

Source: The Hindustan Times · 29 Feb 2024

Naran Rathwa is a veteran leader from Chhota Udepur in Gujarat.

Congress' Rajya Sabha MP and former Union minister Naran Rathwa joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with his son and a large number of supporters in Gujarat on Tuesday.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Proximity

2. Antonym of Consumption

3. Synonym of Inspection

4. Antonym of Ascertain

5. Synonym of Demolished

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