20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Spurring (verb)
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.
Pursuing (verb)
Follow or chase (someone or something). पीछा करना
Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk
Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist
Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.
Proportion (noun)
Being equivalent in size, amount, or strength. सदृश
Synonyms: Proportional, Commensurate, Comparable, Balanced
Antonyms: Disproportionate, Asymmetric, Twisted, Irregular
Example: Increasing costs resulted in proportionate increases in prices.
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.
Consumption (noun)
The action of using up a resource. उपभोग
Synonyms: Drinking, Expenditure, Utilization, Burning
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Creation, Development
Example: Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption.
Expense (noun)
The cost incurred in or required for something. व्यय
Synonyms: Cost, Price, Charge, Outlay
Antonyms: Asset, Income, Irresponsibility, Savings.
Example: I don't think a first-class ticket is worth the added expense.
Probably (adverb)
As far as one knows or can tell. शायद
Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly
Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely
Example: It will probably rain today.
Volatile (adjective)
Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly. अस्थिरता
Synonyms: Arbitrariness, Fickleness, Unpredictability, Eccentricity
Antonyms: Reasonableness, Practicality, Stability, Inflexibility
Example: They both reduce market risk and volatility and increase long-run average returns to producers.
Robust (adjective)
Strong and Healthy स्वस्थ
Synonyms: Hale, Healthy, Sound, Well, Wholesome
Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective, Small, Unstable
Example: A robust pair of walking boots.
Ascertain (verb)
Find (something) out for certain. निधारित
Synonyms: Discover, Establish, Fix, Determine
Antonyms: Disprove, Invalidate, Aid, Assist
Example: There should be a public inquiry to ascertain the facts.
Accommodate (verb)
A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay. आवास
Synonyms: Housing, Quarters, Rooms, Chambers
Antonyms: Disagreement, Altercation, Animosity, Antagonism
Example: They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group.
Affidavit (noun)
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. शपथपत्र
Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.
Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny
Example: The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this.
Proximity (noun)
Nearness in space, time, or relationship. निकटता
Synonyms: Closeness, Nearness, Presence, Juxtaposition
Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness
Example: Part of the attraction is Darwin's proximity to Asia.
Significant (adjective)
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी
Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously
Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially
Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
Deprived (adjective)
Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something. वंचित
Synonyms: Dispossess, Strip, Divest, Relieve
Antonyms: Clothe, Cover, Build, Construct
Example: He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom/rights.
Tolerate (verb)
Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference. सहन करना
Synonyms: Allow, Permit, Authorize, Sanction
Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Dispute
Example: The teacher cannot tolerate eating on the class.
Claimed (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Inspection (noun)
To look at something closely or in great detail. निरीक्षित
Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer
Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.
Expand (verb)
To become or to make something bigger. फैलना या फैलाना
Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.
Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.
Example: His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
Demolished (verb)
Pull or knock down (a building). ध्वस्त
Synonyms: Destroy, Flatten, Raze, Topple
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Mend, Produce
Example: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new parking lot.
The editorial
Source: Times Of India · 29 Feb 2024Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India will have its own space station by 2035 and also become a commercial hub of the sector.
‘By 2035, India will have its own space station in space that will help us study the unknown expanses of space. In this period of Amrit Kaal, Indian astronaut will land on the surface of the moon on our own rocket ...
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1. Synonym of Significant
2. Antonym of Expense
3. Synonym of Ascertain
4. Antonym of Robust
5. Synonym of Deprived
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