10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Presumed (verb)
Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability. परिकल्पित
Synonyms: Assume, Suppose, Imagine, Take It
Antonyms: Abstain, Calculate, Disbelieve, Disregard
Example: I presume (that) the car was very expensive.
Anonymity (noun)
The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी
Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere
Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity
Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
Desperate (adjective)
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. निराश
Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal
Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful
Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.
Unprecedented (adjective)
Never done or known before. अभूतपूर्व
Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled
Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary
Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.
Triggered (adjective)
Caused by particular action, process, or situation उत्प्रेरित
Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt
Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent
Example: His remarks triggered a public outcry.
Scattered (adjective)
Spread over a large area or happening several times during a period of time. फैला हुआ
Synonyms: Dispersed, Distributed, Sprinkled, Diffuse
Antonyms: Connected, Together, United, Assembled
Example: Books were scattered all round the room.
Dispersed (verb)
To separate and go in different directions बिखेरना
Synonyms: Circulate, Diffuse, Disappear, Disband
Antonyms: Appear, Arrive, Collect, Gather
Example: The police used tear gas to disperse protestors.
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.
Consent (noun)
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. अनुमति
Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent
Example: He was reluctant at first but finally consented.
Impeded (verb)
Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them. रोकना
Synonyms: Obstruct, Hamper, Delay, Disrupt.
Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later
Example: We need to challenge the laws that impede progress.
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Source: The Hindu · 4 Mar 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Presumed
2. Antonym of Scattered
3. Synonym of Anonymity
4. Antonym of Consent
5. Synonym of Impeded
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