20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Simultaneously (Adverb)
At the same time. एक साथ
Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once
Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.
Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.
Predict (Verb)
To say that something will happen in the future भविष्यवाणी
Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee
Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure
Example: The predicted growth in road traffic
Apparent (Adjective )
Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible
Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal
Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.
Relied (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.
Aspects (Noun)
A particular part or feature of something. पहलू
Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient
Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten
Example: Climate and weather affect every aspect of our lives.
Probably (Adverb)
As far as one knows or can tell. शायद
Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly
Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely
Example: It will probably rain today.
Pitched (Verb)
Sloping and not flat. ढलवाँ
Synonyms: Throw, Toss, Fling, Flip
Antonyms: Depart, Disarrange, Displace, Forget
Example: She was calling out to him in a high-pitched sound.
Intensity (Noun)
The quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect. गहन
Synonyms: Anxiety, Concentration, Depth, Emotion
Antonyms: Apathy, Calm, Ease, Enervation
Example: The pain grew in intensity.
Propelled (Verb)
To push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force. चलनेवाला
Synonyms: Drive, Push, Send, Shoot
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Pull, Repress
Example: The wind propelled the boat through the water.
Traction (Noun)
The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding. संकर्षण
Synonyms: Suction, Resistance, Adherence, Constriction
Antonyms: Slack, Looseness, Laxness
Example: His car hit a patch of ice and lost traction.
Invokes (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.
Traumatic (Adjective )
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.
Harassing (Verb)
Aggressive pressure or intimidation. उत्पीडन
Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.
Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.
Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.
Dragging (Adjective )
Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty. घसीटना
Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.
Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.
Example: He dragged himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.
Commemorated (Verb)
Recall and show respect for (someone or something). स्मरण करना
Synonyms: Celebrate, Memorialize, Observe, Remember
Antonyms: Disregard, Forget, Ignore, Overlook
Example: These Easter gifts for teens are a great way to commemorate the day.
Eliminated (Verb)
To remove or take away someone or something. हटाना
Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate
Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold
Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is eliminated from further play.
Disobeyed (Verb)
To refuse to do something that you are told to do. अवज्ञा करना
Synonyms: Contravene, Defy, Evade, Flout
Antonyms: Behave, Obey, Observe, Comply
Example: She had disobeyed a witness summons ordering her to give evidence at the trial.
Protracted (Adjective )
Lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary. दीर्घ
Synonyms: Continued, Enduring, Extensive, Lengthy
Antonyms: Brief, Short, Little, Sudden
Example: A protracted and bitter dispute.
Strikingly (Adverb)
In a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent. असाधारण रूप से
Synonyms: Extremely, Highly, Remarkably, Conspicuously
Antonyms: Boringly, Modestly, Drably, Quietly
Example: He strikingly showed he had a very different style.
Elusive (Adjective )
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. चालाक
Synonyms: Ambiguous, Fleeting, Illusory, Puzzling
Antonyms: Definite, Honest, Intelligible, Stable
Example: Peace remains an elusive goal.
The editorial
Source: Hindustan Times · 18 May 2024Jaishankar asserted that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is part of India and blamed ‘someone's weakness’ for the loss of control over the region.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that the loss of control over Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) stemmed from ‘someone's weakness or mistake’, subtly targeting the leadership of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the Congress party.
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1. Synonym of Predict
2. Antonym of Relied
3. Synonym of Traction
4. Antonym of Commemorated
5. Synonym of Eliminated
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