20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prevailing (adjective)
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.
Preference (noun)
Liked or wanted more than anything else. मुख्य
Synonyms: Approved, Favored, Chosen, Culled
Antonyms: Common, Average, Ordinary, Rejected
Example: Customers preferred the brand name product.
Dignified (adjective)
The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. गरिमा
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
Attempted (verb)
Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित
Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted
Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.
Annoyed (adjective)
Feeling or showing angry irritation. परेशान
Synonyms: Irritated, Bothered, Exasperated, Upset
Antonyms: Pleased, Happy, Satisfied, Content
Example: She gave me an annoyed look.
Assert (verb)
State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. जोर देना
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.
Recruiting (verb)
The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job भर्ती
Synonyms: Hiring, Engaging, Enrollment, Employment
Antonyms: Discharge, Firing, Dismissal, Removal
Example: The recruitment process has been really successful and all managers and team leaders have now been placed.
Steady (adjective)
Firmly fixed, supported, or balance नियमित
Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Firm, Fixed
Antonyms: Unstable, Loose, Shaky, Unsteadily
Example: There has been a steady increase in prices.
Rigorously (adverb)
In a strict, thorough, and accurate manner. कठोरता से
Synonyms: Strictly, Meticulously, Thoroughly, Stringently
Antonyms: Loosely, Carelessly, Leniently, Inaccurately
Example: The experiment was rigorously tested to ensure its accuracy.
Induced (verb)
Brought about or caused to happen, often as a result of influence or persuasion. प्रेरित करना
Synonyms: Caused, Triggered, Prompted, Persuaded
Antonyms: Prevented, Discouraged, Hindered, Dissuaded
Example: The doctor induced labor to ensure a safe delivery.
Complicated (adjective)
To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand. जटिल बनाना
Synonyms: Arduous, Convoluted, Difficult, Fancy
Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Nice, Plain
Example: All he does is complicate things.
Renovation (noun)
Restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair. सुधारना
Synonyms: Redecorate, Refurbish, Revamp, Recondition
Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Ruin
Example: It's an old factory that has been renovated as office space.
Preserved (verb)
Maintain (something) in its original or existing state. संरक्षित
Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine
Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled
Example: The fossil was well preserved.
Maintenance (noun)
Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित
Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish
Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.
Expanding (verb)
To become or to make something bigger. फैलना या फैलाना
Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.
Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.
Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
Expressing (verb)
to show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions. व्यक्त
Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show
Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle
Example: He expressed an interest in the product.
Enthusiastic (adjective)
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. उत्साही
Synonyms: Eager, Fervent, Zealous, Passionate
Antonyms: Apathetic, Cold, Cool, Disinterested
Example: I'm not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea.
Adequate (adjective)
Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. पर्याप्त
Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent
Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent
Example: The school lunch should be adequate to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.
Cognizance (noun)
Knowledge or awareness. ध्यान में रखते
Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Consciousness, Apprehension
Antonyms: Ignorant, Disregard, Heedlessness, Inattention
Example: He should take cognizance of those who disagree with his theory.
Comprises (verb)
Be made up of. शामिल
Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect
Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 11 Sep 2024Luis Elizondo, a former Pentagon official with a distinguished intelligence background, has made startling claims. The ex-UFO Chief alleges the existence of not only extraterrestrialtechnology but also the discovery of non-human bodies here on Earth. This news comes on the heels of Elizondo's recent book release, ‘Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs,’ further fueling the public's fascination with the unexplained.
Luis Elizondo, a former US Army intelligence officer who helped track down terrorists after 9/11, has made shocking claims as a longtime researcher for the US Defense Department. He alleges that four non-human bodies were discovered in New Mexico in 1947, with additional finds in Mexico in the 1950s and Kazakhstan in 1989.
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1. Synonym of Steady
2. Antonym of Assert
3. Synonym of Maintenance
4. Antonym of Preference
5. Synonym of Renovation
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