10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Sanction (noun)
Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी
Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation
Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal
Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.
Aspirations (noun)
A hope or ambition of achieving something. चाह
Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning
Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness
Example: She talked about her hopes and aspirations.
Hinders (verb)
A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone. बाधा
Synonyms: Impediment, Obstacle, Barrier, Obstruction
Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Benefit
Example: I'm afraid you're more of a hindrance to me than a help at this point.
Imposed (verb)
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Charged, Fined, Levied, Assessed
Antonyms: Remitted, Released, Lessened, Abated
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
Gathering (noun)
To come or be brought together in a group. इकट्ठा
Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet
Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide
Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.
Lack (noun)
The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it. कमी
Synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Inadequacy, Loss
Antonyms: Enough, Excess, Plenty, Success
Example: Sam did not lack for friends.
Leverage (noun)
The ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens. फ़ायदा उठाना
Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Clout, Authority
Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness
Example: He used a crowbar to improve his leverage on the gate.
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.
Specifically (adverb)
For a particular reason, purpose, etc. विशेष रूप से
Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially
Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily
Example: I specifically told you not to do it.
Anticipating (verb)
Excitement, waiting eagerly for something you know is going to happen. प्रत्याशा
Synonyms: Expectation, Prediction, Forecast, Prolepsis
Antonyms: Pessimism, Hopelessness, Melancholy, Suspicion
Example: She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.
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Source: The Hindu · 15 Jan 2025This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Leverage
2. Antonym of Gathering
3. Synonym of Sanction
4. Antonym of Specifically
5. Synonym of Imposed
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