20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Preliminary (adjective)
Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important. प्रारंभिक
Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening
Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing
Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.
Vigilance (noun)
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. जागरूकता
Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance
Antonyms: Indifference, Neglect, Carelessness, Impulsiveness
Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.
Pertain (noun)
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.
Relevant (adjective)
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. उपयुक्त
Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material
Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible
Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.
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.
Collusion (noun)
Cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others. सांठगांठ
Synonyms: Connive, Intrigue, Plot, Conspire
Antonyms: Forget, Neglect, Disapproval
Example: The companies were accused of acting in collusion to fix prices.
Recommended (adjective)
A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा
Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction
Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection
Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.
Probe (noun)
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. जांच
Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny
Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.
Example: He didn't like the police probing him about his past.
Laundering (verb)
Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally) शोधन
Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management
Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed
Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.
Initiated (adjective)
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.
Abolition (noun)
Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). समाप्त करना
Synonyms: Scrap, End, Stop, Terminate
Antonyms: Allow, Approve, Create, Establish
Example: He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.
Trauma (noun)
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience. सदमा
Synonyms: Injury, Damage, Hurt, Wound
Antonyms: Healing, Peace, Goodwill.
Example: She never fully recovered from the traumas she suffered during her childhood.
Affirmed (verb)
State emphatically or publicly. पुष्टि
Synonyms: Assert, Confirm, Declare, Guarantee
Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Refute, Disavow
Example: He was affirmed as a candidate.
Imposition (noun)
Grand and impressive in appearance. प्रभावशाली
Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic
Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace
Example: Few struck such an imposing figure, either.
Retained (verb)
Continue to have (something) बनाए रखा
Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
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.
Judicial (adjective)
With good judgement or sense. सविवेक
Synonyms: Prudent, Sage, Sane, Sapient
Antonyms: Unsuitably, Badly, Improperly, Inappropriately
Example: Indeed, a judiciously chosen orchestra afforded a pleasure not to be found on just any day in the concert hall.
Submission (noun)
Accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person. प्रस्तुत
Synonyms: Succumbed, Conceded, Surrendered, Yielded
Antonyms: Resisted, Contended, Fought, Met
Example: The recall was prompted by test reports submitted by the company itself.
Deliberated (verb)
Discussion or thinking about something in detail. विस्तृत विचार-विमर्श
Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection.
Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.
Example: After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision.
Consulted (verb)
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.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 21 Nov 2023JERUSALEM: Israel said on Sunday that Yemen's Houthis had seized a British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo ship in the southern Red Sea, describing the incident as an ‘Iranian act of terrorism’ with consequences for international maritime security.
The Houthis, an ally of Tehran, have been launching long-range missile and drone salvoes at Israel in solidarity with the Palestinian Hamas militants it has been battling in the Gaza Strip since October 7.
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1. Synonym of Trauma
2. Antonym of Collusion
3. Synonym of Recommended
4. Antonym of Provision
5. Synonym of Consulted
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