20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Demarcating (verb)
The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something. सीमांकन
Synonyms: Delimitation, Separation, Bound, Differentiation
Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Join
Example: The river serves as the line of demarcation (= the line showing the separation) between the two counties.
Encroached (verb)
Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass
Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off
Example: This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest.
Determine (verb)
The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction
Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
Jurisdiction (noun)
The official power to make legal decisions and judgements. क्षेत्राधिकार
Synonyms: Authority, Control, Power, Dominion
Antonyms: Impotence, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Submission
Example: The court has jurisdiction over most criminal offenses.
Extending (adjective)
Made larger विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Arbitrary (adjective)
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. मनमाना
Synonyms: Capricious, Whimsical, Random, Chance.
Antonyms: Rational, Reasoned.
Example: An arbitrary number has been assigned to each district.
Invoking (verb)
Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration. आह्वान
Synonyms: Appeal To, Conjure, Adjure, Beg
Antonyms: Answer, Give, Reply
Example: He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges.
Provision (noun)
The action of providing or supplying something for use. प्रावधान
Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering
Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison
Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.
Triggering (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.
Federal (adjective)
A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs. संघ
Synonyms: Confederacy, Union, Coalition, Alliance.
Antonyms: Division, Separation, Disunion.
Example: The organization emerged from a federation of six national agencies.
Restricting (verb)
A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one. प्रतिबंध
Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control
Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage
Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.
Imposed (verb)
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.
Interpretation (noun)
The action of explaining the meaning of something. व्याख्या
Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition
Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding
Example: His interpretation of the music was rather too literal.
Moderate (adjective)
Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent. घटाना
Synonyms: Adulterated, Cut, Dilute, Impaired
Antonyms: Strong, Concentrated, Enriched, Strengthened
Example: They moderated their demands when the police arrived.
Initially (adverb)
At the beginning शुरू में
Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Original, Antecedent
Antonyms: Following, Last, Subordinate, Closing
Example: He initially told police he had bought the victim's goods from a homeless person.
Compliance (noun)
The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. अनुपालन
Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation
Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance
Example: we monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law
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.
Detained (verb)
To force someone officially to stay in a place नजरबंद
Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained
Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated
Example: They were detained by the police for questioning.
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.
Segregation (noun)
The policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them differently, especially because of race, sex, or religion पृथक्करण
Synonyms: Apartheid, Discrimination, Isolation, Partition
Antonyms: Connection, Society, Company, Fellowship
Example: The segregation of science from philosophy.
The editorial
Source: Times Of India · 25 Jan 2024On Tuesday, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit the border area between Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang, resulting in the destruction of several homes. This tragic event led to the death of at least three individuals and left five others injured, as reported by Chinese state media.
This seismic event occurred just a day after a devastating landslide in southwest China, which claimed the lives of at least eight people and trapped many others.
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1. Synonym of Initially
2. Antonym of Triggering
3. Synonym of Determine
4. Antonym of Federal
5. Synonym of Inspection
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