20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Sprawling (adjective)
Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way. विशाल
Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating
Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting
Example: He was sprawling in an armchair watching TV.
Disruption (noun)
Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित
Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix
Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up
Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.
Sovereignty (noun)
Supreme power or authority. संप्रभुता
Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power
Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation
Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.
Mounted (adjective)
To climb up onto something; to increase or rise gradually. चढ़ना, बढ़ना
Synonyms: Ascend, Climb, Rise, Increase
Antonyms: Descend, Dismount, Decrease, Decline
Example: The pressure began to mount as the deadline approached.
Slump (verb)
Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply. ढेर लगाना
Synonyms: Downward, Cascading, Declining, Depressed
Antonyms: Above, Cheerful, Cheery, Happy
Example: She fainted and slumped to the floor.
Vigilant (adjective)
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. जागरूकता
Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance
Antonyms: Preoccupation, Neglect, Distraction, Abstraction
Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.
Suspected (verb)
Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध
Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed
Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy
Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.
Annexed (verb)
A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain. राज्य-हरण
Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation
Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment
Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.
Rely (verb)
Depend on with full trust or confidence. विश्वास करना
Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain
Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow
Example: My mother relied on me for financial support.
Lingered (verb)
To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of a reluctance to leave or a desire to stay. ठहरना
Synonyms: Loitered, Delayed, Tarry, Dawdled
Antonyms: Hastened, Hurried, Rushed, Left
Example: She lingered by the door, unsure if she wanted to say goodbye.
Compile (verb)
Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources. संकलन
Synonyms: Amass, Arrange, Assemble, Collect
Antonyms: Destroy, Scatter, Disorder, Disperse
Example: His allows you to create programs and compile them.
Complying (verb)
The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work. अनुपालन
Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation
Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance
Example: We monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law.
Accompanied (verb)
Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort. साथ
Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed
Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded
Example: She will accompany me to the store.
Caution (noun)
Say something as a warning. आगाह
Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect
Example: He cautioned me and let me go.
Legitimise (verb)
In a way that conforms to the law or to rules. जायज
Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly
Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly
Example: We support legitimately elected governments.
Crucial (adjective)
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
Access (noun)
To be able to get to or get inside a place. खोलना
Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded
Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion
Example: The island can be accessed by road at low tide.
Anonymity (noun)
The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी
Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere
Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity
Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
Conscription (noun)
Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces. सेना में अनिवार्य भरती
Synonyms: Induction, Recruitment, Draft, Enlistment
Antonyms: Removal, Discharge, Dismissal, Firing
Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on conscription.
Engulfed (verb)
To flow over and enclose or surround something completely, often in a destructive or overwhelming manner. निगल लेना / घेर लेना
Synonyms: Immerse, Submerge, Overwhelm, Envelop
Antonyms: Expose, Uncover, Release, Liberate
Example: The flames quickly engulfed the building, leaving no time for escape.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 5 Oct 2024Israel-Hezbollah war updates: Hours after Israel said its eight soldiers were killed – its first losses since launching cross-border raids this week – the military carried out a deadly air raid on Thursday on a Hezbollah rescue facility in central Beirut, killing at least six people.
Israel's bombardment comes after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. Hezbollah said it repelled an Israeli infiltration into southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
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1. Synonym of Access
2. Antonym of Crucial
3. Synonym of Conscription
4. Antonym of Sovereignty
5. Synonym of Suspected
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