10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Reluctant (adjective)
Unwillingness or disinclination to do something. अनिच्छा
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation
Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident
Example: I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
Halted (verb)
Slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence लड़खड़ाता
Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Labored, Stumbling
Antonyms: Adroit, Clever, Dexterous, Easy
Example: She answered in a halting voice.
Tenure (noun)
The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied. कार्यकाल
Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence
Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience
Example: During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.
Sovereign (noun)
Supreme power or authority. संप्रभुता
Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power
Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation
Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.
Pledged (verb)
Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise. गिरवी
Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated
Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey
Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.
Vast (adjective)
Of very great extent or quantity. विशाल
Synonyms: Ample, Big, Boundless, Broad
Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Ending, Finite
Example: She has a vast amount of knowledge on this subject.
Seemingly (verb)
Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality. प्रतीत हुआ
Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound
Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim
Example: She seemed happy enough this morning.
Spread (verb)
Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length. प्रसार
Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive
Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment
Example: The newspaper was spread across his lap.
Coordinated (verb)
The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well समन्वय
Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness
Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination
Accomplished (adjective)
Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity. कुशल
Synonyms: Expert, Skilled, Masterly, Virtuoso
Antonyms: Clumsy, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept
Example: She has the confidence of an accomplished athlete.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 1 Apr 2024BSP chief Mayawati on Friday demanded an inquiry into Ansari’s death, saying the truth of the case needs to come before the public.
The authorities have barred gatherings in parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and enhanced security around gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s residence and a hospital, where his post-mortem was expected to be conducted on Friday.
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1. Synonym of Seemingly
2. Antonym of Accomplished
3. Synonym of Halted
4. Antonym of Sovereign
5. Synonym of Coordinated
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