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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Endorsed (verb)

The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone. अनुमोदन

Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement

Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition

Example: The newspaper has announced its political endorsements.

Contended (verb)

Heated disagreement. विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.

Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.

Comprehensive (adjective)

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.

Negotiation (noun)

Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.

Apparently (adverb)

Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.

Aggressively (adverb)

Ready or likely to attack or confront. आक्रामक

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.

Comprising (verb)

Be made up of. शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

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.

Fragile (adjective)

Easily broken or damaged. कमज़ोर

Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail

Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial

Example: A small, fragile old lady.

Crucial (adjective)

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Mitigation (noun)

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something. शमन

Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve

Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack

Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to mitigate the stench.

Equivalent (adjective)

Equal in value. मूल्‍य

Synonyms: Equal, Identical, Similar, Parallel, Analogous

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Opposite, Unequal, Unlike

Example: The equivalent of two tablespoons of polyunsaturated oils is ample each day.

Adverse (adjective)

In a way that has a negative or harmful effect. प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully

Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly

Example: These measures adversely affected the welfare programmes of the country.

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.

Determine (verb)

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.

Massive (adjective)

Exceptionally large. बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had massive walls.

Affidavit (noun)

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. शपथपत्र

Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.

Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.

Example: The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this.

Asserted (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.

Evaluates (verb)

Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of. मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose

Example: It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

Controversial (adjective)

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion. विवाद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.

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Source: The Hindu · 25 Apr 2024

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1. Synonym of Determine

2. Antonym of Adverse

3. Synonym of Encroachments

4. Antonym of Evaluates

5. Synonym of Comprehensive

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