India reports 51 new covid cases in 24 hours

The Times of India

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Impartiality (noun)

Treating all rivals or disputants equally. निष्पक्ष

Synonyms: Unbiased, Unprejudiced, Neutral, Candid

Antonyms: Biased, Interested, Involved, Partial

Example: As an impartial observer my analysis is supposed to be objective.

Initiate (verb)

Cause (a process or action) to begin. आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute

Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete

Example: Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.

Insisted (noun)

The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done. आग्रह

Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant

Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate

Example: She was fired from her job at the insistence of the mayor.

Apparently (adverb)

Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.

Suspended (verb)

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period. निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.

Appropriate (adjective)

Suitable or proper in the circumstances. उचित

Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant

Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect

Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.

Condemnation (verb)

Express complete disapproval of. निंदा

Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize

Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise

Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.

Expunge (verb)

Obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). मिटाना

Synonyms: Erase, Remove, Delete, Rub Out

Antonyms: Add, Bear, Create, Establish

Example: His record was expunged after he completed a rehabilitation program.

Tendered (verb)

Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection. नाज़ुक

Synonyms: Caring, Kind, Kind-Hearted, Soft-Hearted

Antonyms: Unbreakable, Callous, Hard, Healthy

Example: He gave her a tender look.

Reached (verb)

Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something. पहुँच गया

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost

Example: She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.

Harassment (noun)

Aggressive pressure or intimidation. उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.

Breaches (verb)

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.

Eroded (verb)

Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land). घिस

Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite

Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve

Example: Crashing waves have eroded the cliffs along the beach.

Granted (conjunction)

Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it. स्वीकृत

Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed

Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny

Example: We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.

Prompted (verb)

To move to action. प्रेरित किया

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.

Resolution (noun)

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़

Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate

Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative

Example: She is a resolute competitor.

Ensuring (verb)

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

Established (noun)

The action of establishing something or being established. प्रतिष्ठानों

Synonyms: Formation, Formulation, Founding, Inauguration

Antonyms: Abolition, Closing, Closure, Disbanding

Example: The establishment of a business.

Consequences (noun)

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.

Persecution (noun)

Subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or their political beliefs. सताना

Synonyms: Expel, Harass, Hound, Injure

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Delight, Help

Example: The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 29 Sep 2023

NEW DELHI: India has logged 51 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have been recorded at 476, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

The death toll has been recorded at 5,32,031, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Expunge

2. Antonym of Initiate

3. Synonym of Appropriate

4. Antonym of Resolution

5. Synonym of Eroded

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