15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Precision (noun)
The quality of being exact, accurate and careful. यथार्थता
Synonyms: Accuracy, Exactness, Preciseness, Exactitude
Antonyms: Inaccuracy, Impreciseness, Imprecision, Falsity
Example: A military tattoo takes place with clockwork precision.
Assert (verb)
To state clearly and definitely that something is true. जोर
Synonyms: Declare, Affirm, State, Claim
Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Contradict, Abandon
Example: Civil society groups must now assert themselves.
Pillaged (verb)
To steal things from a place or region, especially in a war, using violence. लूटपाट की गई
Synonyms: Plundered, Looted, Sacked, Ransacked
Antonyms: Preserved, Full, Made, Aid
Example: He pillaged her laboratory after he dispensed with her.
Incursion (noun)
A sudden attack on a place by foreign armies, etc. घुसपैठ
Synonyms: Assault, Raid, Invasion, Attack
Antonyms: Defend, Retreat, Decease, Peace treaty
Example: Its incursion into Iraq is wrong.
Articulate (verb)
To express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words. मुखर करें
Synonyms: Enunciate, Express, Pronounce, Voice
Antonyms: Mute, Inarticulate, Incoherent, Dumb
Example: He is articulate, charismatic and persuasive.
Ingrained (adjective)
That has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change. गदरा
Synonyms: Inherent, Innate, Deep-rooted, Inborn
Antonyms: Superficial, Alien, Extrinsic, Incidental
Example: Quality is ingrained in the ethos of our company.
Detractor (noun)
A person who tries to make somebody/something seem less good or valuable by criticizing them/it. आलोचक
Synonyms: Critic, Knocker, Disparager, Slanderer
Antonyms: Ally, Supporter, Bro, Enthusiast
Example: His detractors claim that his fierce temper makes him unsuitable for leadership.
Endeavour (noun)
An attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult प्रयत्न
Synonyms: Strive, Attempt, Effort, Try
Antonyms: Surrender, Giving up, Catch one's breath, Give up
Example: An endeavour to reduce serious injury.
Exhortation (noun)
An act of trying very hard to persuade somebody to do something. उपदेश
Synonyms: Incitement, Persuasion, Encouragement, Admonition
Antonyms: Dissuasion, Abandonment, Carelessness, Dereliction
Example: No amount of exhortation had any effect.
Diplomatic (adjective)
Connected with managing relations between countries. राजनयिक
Synonyms: Tactful, Sensitive, Discreet, Polite
Antonyms: Rude, Contemptuous, Impolite, Sarcastic
Example: The diplomatic name for the law of the jungle.
Commensurate (adjective)
Matching something in size, importance, quality, etc. अनुरूप
Synonyms: Proportionate, Corresponding, Equivalent, Comparable
Antonyms: Incommensurate, Inadequate, Inappropriate, Unsuitable
Example: I mean, not a big piece, just a commensurate piece.
Stipulate (verb)
To state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done. अनुबंध करना
Synonyms: Specify, Condition, Provide, Require
Antonyms: Imply, Approachable, Wish, Appeal
Example: I'll stipulate to that if you give me the ring.
Ambiguity (noun)
The state of having more than one possible meaning. अस्पष्टता
Synonyms: Uncertainty, Equivocation, Vagueness, Obscurity
Antonyms: Clarity, Certainty, Unambiguity, Clearness
Example: So, there is more ambiguity than ever.
Compliance (noun)
The practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority. अनुपालन
Synonyms: Acquiescence, Submission, Conformity, Deference
Antonyms: Refusal, Nonconformity, Defiance, Dissent
Example: Initiate compliance and enforcement actions as required.
Disclosure (noun)
The act of making something known or public that was previously secret or private. प्रकटीकरण
Synonyms: Revelation, Exposure, Declaration, Revealing
Antonyms: Secret, Concealment, Hiding, Attorney-client privilege
Example: Human resources workplace relationship disclosure form.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 8 Oct 2022National statements made by the world’s political leaders during the general debate at every fresh session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) are directed primarily to the international community but take into account domestic political and social constituencies. Naturally, the latter consideration should not outweigh or undercut the primary objective and direction of any statement. This time — it was the 77th UNGA session — the Indian statement was delivered by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on September 24. Mr. Jaishankar deserves to be applauded for the professionalism and precision with which he covered India’s positions on international issues. However, his articulation of some areas of the Modi government’s domestic agenda raises several deeply troubling questions.
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1. Synonym of Incursion
2. Antonym of Stipulate
3. Synonym of Exhortation
4. Antonym of Endeavour
5. Synonym of Precision
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