20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Contentious (adjective)
Likely to cause argument. विवादास्पद
Synonyms: Antagonistic, Combative, Testy, Argumentative
Antonyms: Unargumentative, Unaggressive, Noncontentious, Unchallengeable
Example: She has some very contentious views on education.
Purportedly (adverb)
Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so. कथित
Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred
Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure
Example: He forged documents which purported to show that his companies had vast resources.
Compromised (verb)
An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree. समझौता
Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal
Example: I think we can come to a compromise.
Authenticate (verb)
Prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid. प्रमाणित
Synonyms: Attest, Corroborate, Substantiate, Validate
Antonyms: Deny, Disprove, Reject, Contradict
Example: He had purchased a painting in reliance upon the authentication of a well-regarded expert.
Condemned (adjective)
Express complete disapproval of. निंदा
Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize
Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise
Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.
Migration (noun)
Movement from one part of something to another. प्रवास
Synonyms: Relocation, Resettling, Moving, Posting
Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Indigenous
Example: The whales migrate between their feeding ground in the north and their breeding ground in the Caribbean.
Polarization (noun)
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.
Attempt (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.
Offensive (adjective)
To hurt somebody’s feelings. अपमानित
Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm
Example: The smell of ash offended him.
Exploiting (verb)
The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage. शोषण
Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply
Example: The Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits.
Imminent (adjective)
Coming or likely to happen very soon निकटस्थ
Synonyms: Immediate, Impending, Inevitable, Probable
Antonyms: Avoidable, Distant, Escapable, Later
Example: They were in imminent danger of being swept away.
Persisted (verb)
Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. कायम
Synonyms: Endure, Persevere, Prevail, Pursue
Antonyms: Quitted, Submitted, Yielded, Bowed
Example: He persisted in his efforts to free them.
Confronted (verb)
Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. सामना होना
Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet
Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender
Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.
Resilient (adjective)
Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed. लचीला
Synonyms: Strong, Stretch, Plastic, Rubbery
Antonyms: Delicate, Weak, Hard, Inflexible, Rigid
Example: This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape.
Unanimous (adjective)
Being of one mind. एकमत होकर
Synonyms: Compatible, United, Agreeable, Amicable
Antonyms: Disagreeable, Hostile, Conflicting, Antagonistic
Example: The audience unanimously rose to its feet in a standing ovation.
Barely (adverb)
Only just. मुश्किल से
Synonyms: Almost, Hardly, Scarcely, Just
Antonyms: Significantly, Well, Substantially, Considerably
Example: We barely spoke the entire time we were in the car.
Cautioned (verb)
Say something as a warning. आगाह
Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect
Example: He cautioned me and let me go.
Forecasting (noun)
Predict or estimate (a future event or trend). पूर्वानुमान
Synonyms: Budget, Calculation, Estimate, Outlook
Antonyms: Report, Tell, Describe, Relate
Example: Did you see the weather forecast last night?
Tumbled (adjective)
Having fallen or collapsed. गिरावट
Synonyms: Descend, Dip, Drop, Flop
Antonyms: Ascend, Increase, Rise, Order
Example: Fat drops tumbled down to slick the streets.
Implied (adjective)
Suggested but not directly expressed. अस्पष्ट
Synonyms: Hidden, Implicit, Indirect, Latent
Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Express, Apparent
Example: He was aware of his implied criticism.
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Source: The Hindustan Times · 21 Jun 2024Several parts of Delhi have been facing an acute shortage of water supply amid an unprecedented high summer heat over the last fortnight.
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit chief Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi of stealing and looting from the people, who are reeling under severe water crisis in the capital.
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1. Synonym of Authenticate
2. Antonym of Attempt
3. Synonym of Persisted
4. Antonym of Polarization
5. Synonym of Compromised
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