Ex nasa astronaut spots ‘two metallic spherical’ ufos at 9 000ft

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Ex nasa astronaut spots ‘two metallic spherical’ ufos at 9 000ft
23,Dec,2024

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Envoy (noun)

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. दूत

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: ‘Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.

Reciprocal (adjective)

The practice of exchanging things, actions, or services for mutual benefit, often based on the principle of fairness and balance. परस्परता

Synonyms: Mutuality, Exchange, Cooperation, Give-And-Take.

Antonyms: One-Sidedness, Imbalance, Selfishness, Inequity.

Example: Successful relationships are built on reciprocity, where both people give and receive equally.

Interactive (adjective)

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other. बातचीत

Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate

Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.

Ambitious (adjective)

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.

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.

Tolerance (noun)

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference. सहन करना

Synonyms: Allow, Permit, Authorize, Sanction

Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Dispute

Example: The teacher cannot tolerate eating on the class.

Divulging (verb)

Make known (private or sensitive information). उजागर

Synonyms: Admit, Blab, Communicate, Disclose

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Hide, Keep

Example: Someone divulged their plans to their competitors.

Clarified (verb)

Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible स्पष्ट किया

Synonyms: Simplify, Explain, Explicate, Define

Antonyms: Complicate, Confuse, Question, Mix Up

Example: Her explanation did not clarify matters much.

Consistently (adverb)

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way. अटल

Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational

Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper

Example: Her work is of a consistent standard.

Hurdle (noun)

One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump. बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease

Example: He won a medal in the high hurdles.

The editorial

Source: The Hindustan Times · 23 Dec 2024

Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao has shared a mysterious and unsettling encounter involving ‘metallic orbs’ during a flight in his light aircraft.

Chiao, who has served on multiple space missions and was the 311th human to fly in space, described the incident in an interview with NewsNation. He recounted that ‘two spherical metallic orbs’, approximately three feet in diameter, flew past his plane at an altitude of around 9,000 feet.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Clarified

2. Antonym of Tolerance

3. Synonym of Tremendous

4. Antonym of Envoy

5. Synonym of Interactive

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