20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Brutality (noun)
Savagely violent. कठोर
Synonyms: Savage, Cruel, Vicious, Ferocious
Antonyms: Gentle, Humane, Calm, Courteous
Example: The traffic was brutal on the way to work.
Pertaining (verb)
To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time संबंधित
Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related
Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight
Example: The laws pertaining to immigration.
Culminated (verb)
To reach a final result समापन हुआ
Synonyms: Cap, Climax, Conclude, Terminate
Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Open, Start
Example: Today this campaign culminated in a mass rally in London.
Callous (adjective)
Insensitive and cruel disregard for others. बेरहमी
Synonyms: Bawdiness, Boorishness, Crassness, Crudity
Antonyms: Compassion, Empathy, Sympathy, Emotion
Example: She felt the rules showed a callousness and indifference to the suffering of others.
Negligent (adjective)
Suffering a lack of proper care. उपेक्षित
Synonyms: Abandon, Forsake, Mistreated, Abandoned
Antonyms: Cherish, Look After, Neat, Clean
Example: The building has been neglected for years.
Demonstration (noun)
To show something clearly by giving proof प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना
Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.
Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.
Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.
Progressing (verb)
Using modern methods and ideas प्रगतिशील
Synonyms: Moderate, Reformer, Centrist, Broad
Antonyms: Revolutionary, Extremist, Conservative, Revolutionist
Example: The most progressive art school in Britain.
Apprehended (verb)
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. आशंका
Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread
Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty
Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.
Consultation (noun)
Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional). परामर्श
Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply
Example: She consulted many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.
Federation (noun)
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.
Slamming (noun)
Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पराजित करना
Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted
Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed
Example: He slammed the door in my face.
Scam (noun)
A dishonest scheme. घोटाला
Synonyms: Blackmail, Deceit, Deception, Extortion
Antonyms: Candor, Honesty, Ingenuousness, Sincerity
Example: She was the victim of an insurance scam.
Gathered (verb)
To come or be brought together in a group इकट्ठा
Synonyms: congregate, convene, assemble, meet
Antonyms: cancel, disperse, dissemble, divide
Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.
References (noun)
The action of mentioning or alluding to something. संदर्भ
Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention
Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval
Example: Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job.
Mandate (noun)
The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election. अधिदेश
Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.
Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.
Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.
Betrayal (noun)
Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy. धोखा
Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead
Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness
Example: They betrayed their country by selling its secrets to other governments.
Pleading (noun)
The action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone प्रार्थना का
Synonyms: Beg, Entreat, Beseech, Implore
Antonyms: Refuse, Answer, Decide, Punish
Example: A kind of pleading came into her voice.
Raised (adjective)
Lift or move to a higher position or level. उठाना
Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession
Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall
Example: He raised his head and looked around.
Inaugurated (verb)
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period). अभिषेक करना
Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute
Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish
Example: The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.
Commended (verb)
Praise formally or officially. सराहना करना
Synonyms: Praise, Compliment, Congratulate, Applaud
Antonyms: Blame, Censure, Criticize, Oppose
Example: He commended the amendment to the House.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 7 Mar 2024On the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, India has reiterated its position against terrorism and said that ‘only a two-state solution’ will deliver an enduring peace.
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on the Gaza crisis, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, condemned the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas which resulted in an ‘alarming humanitarian crisis’ and said that this is ‘clearly unacceptable.’
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1. Synonym of Betrayal
2. Antonym of Scam
3. Synonym of Negligent
4. Antonym of Pertaining
5. Synonym of Culminated
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