20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Galvanize (verb)
Shock or excite (someone) into taking action. प्रेरित करना
Synonyms: Jolt, Shock, Startle, Impel
Antonyms: Bore, Calm, Comfort, Compose
Example: The group is hoping to galvanize public opinion against the proposed law.
Implications (noun)
The effect that something will have on something else in the future. निहितार्थ
Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.
Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.
Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.
Described (verb)
Give a detailed account in words of. वर्णित
Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express
Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted
Example: He described his experiences in a letter to his parents.
Accumulation (noun)
To collect a number or quantity of something over a period of time जमा
Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Assemble, Amass
Antonyms: Contract, Decrease, Diminish, Disperse
Example: A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room.
Engage (verb)
Involved in activity, occupied, or busy. व्यस्त
Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed
Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free
Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.
Attributed (verb)
Able to be considered the result of the cause indicated. कारण
Synonyms: Blame, Connect, Credit, Refer
Antonyms: Inconcludable, Underivable, Unattributable
Example: This growth is attributable to many factors.
Designated (verb)
Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post. नामित
Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate
Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled
Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.
Embracing (verb)
To accept something enthusiastically. संमिलित करना
Synonyms: Grasp, Clasp, Clinch, Cling
Antonyms: Free, Give, Loose, Release
Example: She ran to him and he embraced her.
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.
Specific (adjective)
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.
Staggered (verb)
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall. लड़खड़ाना
Synonyms: Wobble, Lurch, Sway, Reel
Antonyms: Steady, Walk straight, March
Example: After drinking too much, he was staggering down the street.
Synchronize (verb)
Cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate. साथ-साथ होना
Synonyms: Adjust, Harmonize, Integrate, Mesh
Antonyms: Entangle, Disarrange, Disorder, Instability
Example: The sound and picture have to synchronize perfectly.
Tenure (noun)
The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied. कार्यकाल
Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence
Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience
Example: During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.
Curtail (verb)
Reduce in extent or quantity कटौती
Synonyms: Reduce, Cut, Decrease, Lessen
Antonyms: Increase, Lengthen, Long, Extended
Example: The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use.
Scrutiny (noun)
Critical observation or examination. जांच
Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.
Diverged (verb)
Tending to be different or develop in different directions. विभिन्न
Synonyms: Differing, Varying, Different, Dissimilar
Antonyms: Similar, Same, Parallel, Identical
Example: Their lives and careers took divergent paths.
Conceded (verb)
Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. स्वीकृति
Synonyms: Bewilder, Baffle, Mystify, Bemuse
Antonyms: Deny, Defend, Disallow, Dispute
Example: One should not be bullied into conceding liability.
Prolonged (adjective)
Continuing for a long time. लंबा
Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy
Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse
Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought.
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.
Consolidated (verb)
Make (something) physically stronger or more solid. मजबूत
Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate
Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade
Example: The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.
The editorial
Source: The Economics Times (National) · 1 Mar 2025Eyeing to push cultural bonds Myanmar Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism U Kyaw Soe Win delivered a speech at the Mekong-Ganga Food Festival, organized by the Embassy of India in Yangon in collaboration with the Indian Women's Association in Yangon and the Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Network, at the Secretariat Yangon in Yangon, last week.
The Union minister stated in his speech that the event would provide an opportunity to enhance the friendship between the two countries by sharing the rich cultural heritage and positive experiences between Myanmar and India. The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) was formed by India and five ASEAN countries: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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1. Synonym of Described
2. Antonym of Accumulation
3. Synonym of Embracing
4. Antonym of Wrangling
5. Synonym of Specific
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