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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Spurious (adjective)

Not being what it purports to be जाली

Synonyms: Bogus, Specious, False, Factitious.

Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, Real, Valid.

Example: He was arrested on spurious corruption charges.

Sacking (noun)

An act of dismissing someone from employment. बर्खास्त

Synonyms: Bag, Cloth, Gunny, Wrapping

Antonyms: Contamination, Activation, Newness, Continuance

Example: He drew his rifle from its sacking cover.

Prompting (noun)

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.

Recommended (verb)

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.

Bureaucrats (noun)

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives. नौकरशाही

Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate

Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial

Example: She has a good grasp of how the bureaucracy works.

Threatening (adjective)

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.

Procured (verb)

The action of obtaining or procuring something. वसूली

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.

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.

Suspend (verb)

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period. निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.

Sought (verb)

To try to find or get something. तलाश करना

Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.

Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.

Example: No, I sought it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.

Snatched (verb)

Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way. छीन लिया

Synonyms: Appropriated, Kidnapped, Seized, Stolen

Antonyms: Missed, Released, Discharged, Freed

Example: Kidnappers snatched the girl from her bedroom.

Resigned (adjective)

Leave a job or office इस्तीफा

Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive

Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come

Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.

Appropriate (adjective)

Suitable or proper in the circumstances. उचित

Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant

Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect

Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.

Retain (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.

Extensively (adverb)

Covering or affecting a large area. व्यापक

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded

Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little

Example: The author has done extensive archival and oral research.

Alliance (noun)

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. संधि

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.

Allies (noun)

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. मित्र-राष्ट्र

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian allies.

Vacant (adjective)

Empty खाली

Synonyms: Empty, Unoccupied, Unfilled, Free

Antonyms: Busy, Employed, Full, Populated

Example: These lockers are all vacant.

Victorious (adjective)

Having won a victory. विजयी

Synonyms: Outplay, Outrun, Overcome, Overtake

Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Fail, Guard

Example: Against all the odds, Frederick was ultimately victorious.

Gathering (noun)

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.

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Source: The Hindu · 29 Dec 2023

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1. Synonym of Suspend

2. Antonym of Procured

3. Synonym of Prompting

4. Antonym of Bureaucrats

5. Synonym of Allies

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