20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Allocation (noun)
The action or process of allocating or sharing out something. आवंटन
Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance
Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold
Example: There will be a closer review of funding allocations for future conferences.
Eligible (adjective)
Having the right to do or obtain something. योग्य
Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable
Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible
Example: She is eligible to be (elected) president.
Subsequent (adjective)
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.
Approval (noun)
Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. मंज़ूरी देना
Synonyms: Accredit, Certify, Endorse, Sanction
Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Disapprove, Disallow
Example: I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't approve.
Allotted (verb)
A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers. आवंटन
Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant
Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection
Example: They allotted a separate desk to everyone.
Provisionally (adverb)
The action of providing or supplying something for use. प्रावधान
Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering
Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison
Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.
Extensive (adjective)
Covering or affecting a large area. व्यापक
Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded
Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little
Example: The author has done extensive archival and oral research.
Prestigious (adjective)
Inspiring respect and admiration प्रतिष्ठित
Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable
Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble
Example: It's one of the most prestigious schools in the country.
Considering (verb)
By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent. काफी
Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly
Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly, Unappreciably
Example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.
Vacant (adjective)
Empty. खाली
Synonyms: Empty, Unoccupied, Unfilled, Free
Antonyms: Busy, Employed, Full, Populated
Example: These lockers are all vacant.
Encroachments (noun)
Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass
Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off
Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.
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.
Violence (noun)
Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. हिंसा
Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Clash, Confusion
Antonyms: Calm, Health, Kindness, Method
Example: They need to learn how to settle their arguments without resorting to violence.
Appointed (adjective)
Decided on beforehand नियुक्त
Synonyms: Scheduled, Arranged, Prearranged, Specified
Antonyms: Refusal, Abnegation, Ban, Choice
Example: She was appointed professor of chemistry at the university.
Erupted (verb)
Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. फूटना
Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode
Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion
Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.
Conducted (adjective)
Led by a guide. संचालित
Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control
Antonyms: Contracted, Caught, Came Down
Example: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.
Administration (noun)
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc. प्रशासनिक
Synonyms: Bureaucratic, Departmental, Governmental, Legislative
Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Non-Administrative, Subordinate
Example: Administrative work occupies half of my time.
Suspension (noun)
Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period. निलंबन
Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay
Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening
Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.
Deployed (verb)
To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight. तैनात करना
Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.
Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.
Example: The troops were deployed for battle.
Personnel (noun)
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service. कार्मिक
Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization
Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction
Example: They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 12 Aug 2023Of the 76,000-odd students in first allocation list, over 26,000 have paid admission fee so far: official; university advises candidates to secure seat by making payment to be eligible for ‘upgrading’ their choice in subsequent allocation rounds.
Delhi University on Saturday said that 76,540 of the 85,853 candidates who featured in the first allocation round under the varsity’s Common Seat Allocation System (UG)-2023 have “accepted” their undergraduate seat.
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1. Synonym of Allotted
2. Antonym of Suspension
3. Synonym of Subsequent
4. Antonym of Allocation
5. Synonym of Extensive
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