10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Imperative (adjective)
Of vital importance. अनिवार्य
Synonyms: Vital, Crucial, Critical, Essential
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Nonessential, Optional
Example: Now more than ever, diverse perspectives in science are imperative.
Precise (adjective)
The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate. शुद्धता
Synonyms: Rigor, Attention, Care, Exactitude
Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Ignorance, Inaccuracy
Example: I admire the precision of her work.
Expressed (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.
Aggression (noun)
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.
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.
Sanctions (noun)
Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी
Synonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent
Antonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban
Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.
Conspired (verb)
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
Prosecute (verb)
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. अभियोग पक्ष
Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue
Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect
Example: A number of prosecutions have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.
Granted (conjunction)
Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed
Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny
Example: We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.
Execute (verb)
The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action. क्रियान्वयन
Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect
Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness
Example: He was sentenced to execution by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 6 May 2024France estimates that 150,000 Russian soldiers have been killed during Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, foreign minister Stephane Sejourne said in an interview published on Friday.
Speaking to Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta Europe, Sejourne said Paris estimated total Russian casualties, including wounded, at 500,000 in the war, now in its third year.
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1. Synonym of Precise
2. Antonym of Aggression
3. Synonym of Expressed
4. Antonym of Execute
5. Synonym of Prosecute
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