20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prevalent (adjective)
Existing very commonly or happening often. प्रचलित
Synonyms: Conventional, Frequent, Current, Popular
Antonyms: Different, Exceptional, Infrequent, Irregular
Example: The social ills prevalent in society today.
Relevance (noun)
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. उपयुक्त
Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material
Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible
Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.
Reiterated (verb)
Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. दोहराया
Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate
Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse
Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
Emphatically (adverb)
Expressing something forcibly and clearly. ज़ोरदार
Synonyms: Vehement, Firm, Wholehearted, Forceful
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Equivocal, Idle, Impotent
Example: He was most emphatic that I should go.
Contemplate (verb)
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way. विचार
Synonyms: Contemplative, Deliberative, Excogitative, Meditating
Antonyms: Disbelieve, Overlook, Ignore, Disregard
Example: I'm contemplating leaving my job.
Contended (verb)
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.
Moderation (noun)
Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent. घटाना
Synonyms: Adulterated, Cut, Dilute, Impaired
Antonyms: Strong, Concentrated, Enriched, Strengthened
Example: They moderated their demands when the police arrived.
Exhibiting (verb)
Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair. प्रदर्शन
Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest
Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing
Example: He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.
Entrenched (adjective)
Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change. मजबूत स्थिति बनाना
Synonyms: Inherent, Rooted, Intrinsic, Settled
Antonyms: Temporary, Transient, Interim, Ephemeral
Example: Computers are now an entrenched part of modern life.
Avocation (noun)
Something that a person does as an interest or hobby and that is not that person's regular job. व्यापार
Synonyms: Hobby, Distraction, Diversion, Recreation
Antonyms: Work, Occupation, Business, Vocation
Example: He breeds dogs as an avocation.
Conspiracy (noun)
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
Prolonged (adjective)
Continuing for a long time. लंबा
Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy
Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse
Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought.
Demonstrably (adverb)
To show something clearly by giving proof. प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना
Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.
Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.
Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.
Restoring (verb)
The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. मरम्मत
Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment
Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect
Example: The building is undergoing restoration.
Alliance (noun)
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. संधि
Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat
Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance
Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.
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.
Subsequently (adverb)
After a particular thing has happened तत्पश्चात्
Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly
Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous
Example: I heard subsequently that she had left.
Agitated (adjective)
Make (someone) troubled or nervous. घबरा देना
Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing
Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful
Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.
Crisis (noun)
A time of intense difficulty or danger. संकट
Synonyms: Catastrophe, Calamity, Cataclysm, Emergency
Antonyms: Agreement, Benefit, Blessing, Breakthrough
Example: She was dealing with a family crisis at the time.
Certain (adjective)
Without doubt. ज़रूर
Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely
Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally
Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 12 Mar 2024Driving that negativity are sticky issues that include cost of living and inflation, the state of health care and housing affordability.
Toronto: Seventy per cent of Canadians believe the country is ‘broken’, even as more citizens now prefer the ‘None of the Above’ option for the country’s next Prime Minister to the current incumbent Justin Trudeau.
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1. Synonym of Prevalent
2. Antonym of Avocation
3. Synonym of Reiterated
4. Antonym of Moderation
5. Synonym of Contended
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