20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Tremendous (adjective)
Very large or great. अधिक
Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Colossal, Massive
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Soft
Example: He has a tremendous amount of energy.
Precedent (adjective)
The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank. प्रधानता
Synonyms: Priority, Primacy, Superiority, Preeminence
Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Neglect, Irrelevance
Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking precedence over the general good of society.
Drastically (adverb)
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect. भीषण
Synonyms: Dire, Forceful, Harsh, Radical
Antonyms: Nice, Little, Incomplete, Moderate
Example: They are facing a drastic reduction in their budget.
Prevailed (verb)
Existing at a particular time. प्रचलित
Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant
Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual
Example: The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.
Hovering (verb)
To stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention. मंडराना
Synonyms: Approaching, Brewing, Imminent, Looming
Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later
Example: There were waiters hovering all the time.
Converged (verb)
The fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together. अभिसरण
Synonyms: Confluence, Merging, Combining, Meeting
Antonyms: Divergence, Inactivity, Stranger, Competition
Example: The convergence of lines in the distance.
Resilience (noun)
Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed. लचीला
Synonyms: Elastic, Stretch, Plastic, Rubbery
Antonyms: Delicate, Weak, Hard, Rigid
Example: This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape.
Solidarity (noun)
Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group एकजुटता
Synonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Support
Antonyms: Hatred, Hostility, Antagonism, Enmity
Example: More shows of solidarity like this will boost the strikers.
Integrated (adjective)
Desegregated, especially racially. एकीकृत
Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled
Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound
Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.
Potential (adjective)
Possible when the necessary conditions exist. संभावित
Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent
Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.
Implemented (verb)
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect कार्यान्वयन
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.
Interim (noun)
The intervening time. अल्पकालीन
Synonyms: Provisional, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift
Antonyms: Finished, Permanent, Continual
Example: The government subsequently signed an interim one-year lease contract.
Ensuring (verb)
Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित
Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify
Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
Occur (verb)
Having happened or taken place. घटित हुआ
Synonyms: Appear, Arise, Develop, Ensue
Antonyms: Hide, Precede, Stop
Example: The accident occurred at dawn.
Briefed (verb)
Instructions or information that you are given before something happens. विवरण
Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown
Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long
Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.
Extended (adjective)
Made larger विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Assured (adjective)
Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन
Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress
Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
Cooperation (noun)
The process of working together to the same end. सहयोग
Synonyms: Collaboration, Partnership, Teamwork, Assistance
Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry
Example: The success of the project depends on the cooperation of all team members.
Restored (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.
Engaging (adjective)
Involved in activity, occupied, or busy. व्यस्त
Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed
Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free
Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 20 Dec 2024BRUSSELS - European Union leaders aim to send a ‘clear signal’ to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at a summit on Thursday about their continued support for Ukraine and will also discuss the security and economic challenges posed by his return to the White House.
The leaders will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the start of their talks in Brussels and will reaffirm their ‘unwavering commitment’ to supporting Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, according to draft conclusions.
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1. Synonym of Hovering
2. Antonym of Precedent
3. Synonym of Drastically
4. Antonym of Interim
5. Synonym of Restored
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