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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Endorse (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.

Massive (adjective)

Exceptionally large. बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minuscule, Petite

Example: The fort had massive walls.

Spurred (adjective)

To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster. प्रेरित

Synonyms: Arouse, Drive, Propel, Push

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Dissuade

Example: This spurred him to find out what others recalled about their grandparents.

Barely (adverb)

Only just मुश्किल से

Synonyms: Almost, Hardly, Scarcely, Just

Antonyms: Significantly, Well, Substantially, Considerably

Example: We barely spoke the entire time we were in the car.

Exhortation (verb)

Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something. प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Urge, Encourage, Nudge, Prompt

Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Check, Restrain

Example: He exhorted his people to take back their land.

Wrangling (noun)

Arguments, especially ones that continue for a long time. तकरार

Synonyms: Argument, Conflict, Controversy, Dispute

Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Harmony, Peace

Example: They are still wrangling over copyright issues.

Deliberately (adverb)

Discussion or thinking about something in detail. विस्‍तृत विचार-विमर्श

Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection.

Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.

Example: After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision.

Surge (noun)

Increase suddenly and powerfully. बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all surged toward the door.

Rely (verb)

Depend on with full trust or confidence. विश्वास करना

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother relied on me for financial support.

Arbitrary (adjective)

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. मनमाना

Synonyms: Capricious, Random, Unreasonable, Subjective

Antonyms: Rational, Reasoned, Systematic, Logical

Example: An arbitrary number has been assigned to each district.

Breach (noun)

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence). उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture

Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture

Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.

Emissions (noun)

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation. उत्सर्जन

Synonyms: Discharge, Release, Outpouring, Outflow

Antonyms: Absorption, Concealment, Containment, Refrain

Example: Human emissions of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth to warm.

Convened (verb)

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc. आयोजित करना

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.

Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.

Curb (noun)

A check or restraint on something. नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.

Consistent (adjective)

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way. अटल

Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational

Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper

Example: Her work is of a consistent standard.

Eruption (noun)

Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. फूटना

Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode

Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion

Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.

Mitigating (adjective)

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.

Frequent (adjective)

Happening often. बार-बार

Synonyms: Constant, Continual, Recurrent, Persistent

Antonyms: Broken, Ceasing, Ending, Interrupted

Example: It is frequently used as a flavouring in food.

Implies (verb)

Suggested but not directly expressed. अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Hidden, Implicit, Indirect, Latent

Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Express, Apparent

Example: He was aware of his implied criticism.

Ambition (noun)

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.

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Source: The Hindu · 14 Jan 2025

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1. Synonym of Frequent

2. Antonym of Consistent

3. Synonym of Endorse

4. Antonym of Breach

5. Synonym of Emissions

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