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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Aspirational (adjective)

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.

Verdict (noun)

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. निर्णय

Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution

Example: The verdict was not guilty.

Discrimination (noun)

Make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability. साथ भेदभाव

Synonyms: Bigotry, Favoritism, Hatred, Inequity

Antonyms: Equity, Fairness, Impartiality, Justice

Example: She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.

Revoked (verb)

The official cancellation of a decree, decision, or promise. प्रतिसंहरण

Synonyms: Abrogation, Cancellation, Repeal, Repudiation

Antonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Assent.

Example: He faces permanent revocation of his privileges.

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.

Imposition (noun)

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.

Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.

Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.

Prospects (noun)

The possibility that something good might happen in the future. संभावनाओं

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Incumbent, Awardee, Noncandidate, Inductee

Example: She has good career prospects.

Amended (adjective)

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

Restored (verb)

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. मरम्मत

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing restoration.

Hampering (verb)

Hinder or impede the movement or progress of. रोकना

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: The project was hampered by budget restraints.

Province (noun)

A principal administrative division of a country or empire. प्रांत

Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department

Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation

Example: Other provinces have funded various projects over the years.

Mobilization (noun)

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. गतिशीलता

Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability

Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immotility, Immovableness

Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.

Refrains (verb)

Stop oneself from doing something. प्रतिबंधित किया

Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb

Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On

Example: I was going to make a joke but I refrained.

Coalition (noun)

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a coalition.

Wounded (adjective)

Causing physical injury. घायल

Synonyms: Injure, Hurt, Damage, Harm

Antonyms: Mild, Nice, Complimentary, Flattering

Example: She suffered a knife wound to her thigh.

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.

Inflicted (verb)

To force somebody to have something unpleasant or something that he/she does not want. प्रवृत्त

Synonyms: Exact, Expose, Levy, Wreak

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Suspend

Example: They surveyed the damage inflicted by the storm.

Explosion (noun)

A sudden and extremely violent bursting. धमाका

Synonyms: Blast, Burst, Firing, Outbreak

Antonyms: Praise, Elegance, Disinflation, Deflation

Example: There was a massive explosion.

Integral (adjective)

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. अखंडता

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of integrity.

Deployed (verb)

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight. तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

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Source: The Hindu · 26 Apr 2024

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Reluctant

2. Antonym of Discrimination

3. Synonym of Prospects

4. Antonym of Aspirational

5. Synonym of Verdict

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