20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Omission (noun)
To fail to include or do something. लुप्त
Synonyms: Absent, Deleted, Erased, Expunged
Antonyms: Present, Remembered, Observed, Kept
Example: He was omitted from the second Test.
Integrated (adjective)
Desegregated, especially racially. एकीकृत
Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled
Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound
Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.
Surveillance (noun)
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. निगरानी
Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.
Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.
Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.
Sustained (adjective)
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. निरंतरता
Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing
Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable
Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.
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.
Neutrality (noun)
Make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect. निष्क्रिय
Synonyms: Counteract, Offset, Counterbalance, Counterpoise
Antonyms: Aid, Approve, Encourage, Establish.
Example: The soldiers tried to neutralize the attack by dividing the invading army.
Extending (adjective)
Made larger. विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Convenient (adjective)
The quality of being easy, useful or suit able for somebody उपयुक्तता
Synonyms: Benefit, Use, Good, Comfort.
Antonyms: Damage, Difficulty, Disadvantage, Dissatisfaction.
Example: I enjoy the convenience of living near a post office.
Endorsed (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.
Reconnaissance (noun)
The process of getting information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft, etc. परीक्षण
Synonyms: Exploration, Surveillance, Investigation, Maneuvers
Antonyms: Apathy, Disinterest, Neglect, Unconcern
Example: After a reconnaissance British force took the island.
Expedition (noun)
To make something happen more quickly. शीघ्र
Synonyms: Speed Up, Accelerate, Hurry, Hasten
Antonyms: Delay, Hinder
Example: We're trying to expedite the process of reviewing applications.
Affecting (adjective)
To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something. प्रभावित
Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed
Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane
Example: I find her rather affected.
Fragile (adjective)
Easily broken or damaged. कमज़ोर
Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail
Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial
Example: A small, fragile old lady.
Autonomous (adjective)
Having the right or power of self-government. स्वायत्त
Synonyms: Independent, Sovereign, Separate, Self-Governing
Antonyms: Dependent, Subject, Unfree, Captive
Example: Kant now develops his conception of the autonomous agent.
Numerous (adjective)
Great in number. बहुत
Synonyms: Big, Diverse, Great, Large
Antonyms: Little, Miniature, Similar, Small
Example: We've had numerous meetings about it.
Equipped (verb)
Prepare (someone) mentally for a particular situation or task. लैस
Synonyms: Prepared, Qualified, Trained, Enabled
Antonyms: Unarmed, Bare, Exposed, Vulnerable
Example: I don't think he's equipped for the modern age.
Analyzed (verb)
To study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it. विश्लेषण
Synonyms: Inquiry, Investigation, Reasoning, Scrutiny
Antonyms: Connection, Juncture, Unification, Unity
Example: A scientific analysis of the data makes a chemical analysis of the soil.
Sailing (noun)
The activity or sport of riding in a boat that's propelled by the wind is sailing. जलयात्रा
Synonyms: Hovering, Gliding, Hanging, Drifting
Antonyms: Sinking, Detach, Disassemble
Example: I've been sailing boats since I was a child.
Enabling (verb)
Give (someone) the authority or means to do something. सक्षम
Synonyms: Support, Allowing, Encouragement, Promotion
Antonyms: Prohibition, Restriction, Interdiction, Limitation
Example: The machine enables us to create copies without losing quality.
Dissecting (verb)
To examine or consider something in detail. विभाजित करना
Synonyms: Analyze, Assess, Investigate, Diagnose
Antonyms: Synthesize, Consolidate, Aggregate, Assimilate
Example: We dissected a frog in science class.
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Source: The Hindu · 18 Jun 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Dissecting
2. Antonym of Refrains
3. Synonym of Numerous
4. Antonym of Surveillance
5. Synonym of Omission
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