20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Shrink (verb)
Becoming smaller in size or amount. सिकुड़
Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen
Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend
Example: She wanted to shrink away and hide.
Coalition (noun)
A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. गठबंधन
Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation
Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution
Example: The groups united to form a coalition.
Sacked (verb)
An act of dismissing someone from employment. बर्खास्त
Synonyms: Firing, Dismissal, Termination, Removal
Antonyms: Hiring, Appointment, Recruitment, Promotion
Example: The company's financial problems led to the sacking of several employees.
Collapsing (verb)
Having fallen down or given way. ढह
Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle
Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation
Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.
Prediction (noun)
To say that something will happen in the future भविष्यवाणी
Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee
Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure
Example: The predicted growth in road traffic.
Stimulates (verb)
To encourage or cause something to become more active or to increase in activity. उत्तेजित करना
Synonyms: Excites, Encourages, Energizes, Activates
Antonyms: Calms, Depresses, Suppresses, Hinders
Example: The new policy stimulates economic growth in the region.
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.
Ambitious (adjective)
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी
Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy
Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy
Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.
Contention (noun)
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.
Stated (adjective)
Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing. वर्णन
Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting
Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual
Example: I was simply stating that I agree with the man.
Necessitated (verb)
Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence. जरूरी
Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require
Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.
Example: Reduction in government spending will necessitate further cuts in public services.
Resignation (noun)
Leave a job or office इस्तीफा
Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive
Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come
Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.
Contesting (verb)
Engage in competition to attain (a position of power). चुनाव लड़ा
Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned
Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.
Interacting (verb)
Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other. बातचीत
Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate
Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation
Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
Bolster (verb)
To support or improve something or make it stronger. सहारा
Synonyms: Carry, Help, Maintain, Sustain
Antonyms: Block, Decrease, Discourage, Halt
Example: They took high premiums to bolster up the funds.
Outreach (noun)
The extent or length of reaching out. आगे निकल जाना
Synonyms: Exceed, Community, Advocacy, Excel.
Antonyms: Recoil, Retract, Withdraw, Flinch.
Example: The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.
Dominated (verb)
Having power and influence over others. प्रभुत्व वाला
Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable
Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.
Concerned (adjective)
Worried, troubled, or anxious about something. चिंतित
Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed
Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled
Example: She was concerned about the safety of her children.
Praise (verb)
Express warm approval or admiration of. प्रशस्त
Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated
Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure
Example: He should be praised for his honesty.
Heaping (verb)
An untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other. ढेर
Synonyms: Stack, Mass, Mound, Quantity
Antonyms: Ditch, Individual, Lack, Little
Example: He dumped the grass clippings into the compost heap.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 15 Nov 2024Azerbaijan's ‘doors are still open’, the COP29 presidency's lead negotiator said Thursday after France's ecology minister pulled out of the UN climate summit over ‘unacceptable’ remarks by President Ilham Aliyev.
Aliyev used a speech at COP on Wednesday to attack Paris for alleged colonial ‘crimes’ and ‘human rights violations’ in its overseas territories, notably in the troubled Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia.
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1. Synonym of Interacting
2. Antonym of Prediction
3. Synonym of Concerned
4. Antonym of Outreach
5. Synonym of Stated
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