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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Chaos (noun)

In a state of chaos. अस्‍त व्‍यस्‍त

Synonyms: Disorderly, Disordered, Disorganized, Confused

Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Harmonized, Normal.

Example: My house is chaotic but it's great fun.

Desperate (adjective)

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. निराश

Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal

Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful

Example: He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.

Encircled (verb)

Form a circle around. घेरना

Synonyms: Circled, Traversed, Orbited, Ringed

Antonyms: Isolated, Separate, Discrete, Single

Example: The town is encircled by fortified walls.

Demolition (noun)

The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures तोड़फोड़

Synonyms: Annihilation, Explosion, Extermination, Leveling

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production

Example: The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.

Consumption (noun)

The action of using up a resource. उपभोग

Synonyms: Drinking, Expenditure, Utilization, Burning

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Creation, Development

Example: Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption.

Dumped (verb)

Deposit or dispose of (rubbish, waste, or unwanted material), typically in a careless or hurried way. उतारना

Synonyms: Removal, Discarding, Disposition, Junking

Antonyms: Accumulation, Acquisition, Collection, Gathering

Example: We need to stop the dumping of rubbish in our canals.

Slightly (adverb)

Not considerably. थोड़ा सा

Synonyms: Somewhat, Rather, Moderately, Marginally

Antonyms: Very, Large, Major, Big

Example: She earns slightly less than $100 000 a year.

Anxiously (adverb)

In a way that shows you are worried or nervous. बेचैनी

Synonyms: Afraid, Apprehensive, Careful, Concerned

Antonyms: Bold, Brave, Calm, Collected

Example: They asked anxiously for fresh news.

Sustenance (noun)

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

Gesturing (verb)

A movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling. इशारा

Synonyms: Action, Expression, Indication, Nod

Antonyms: Speech, Rigidity, Stillness

Example: They were gesturing wildly at me to join them.

Devastate (verb)

Highly destructive or damaging. सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood devastated the town.

Furious (adjective)

Full of anger or energy. तीव्र

Synonyms: Desperate, Enraged, Fierce, Frantic

Antonyms: Calm, Cheerful, Gentle, Happy

Example: He drove at a furious speed.

Endured (verb)

Lasting over a period of time. टिकाऊ

Synonyms: Brave, Encounter, Experience, Face

Antonyms: Disallow, Halt, Hide, Refuse

Example: I shall be left with many enduring memories of the time I spent in India.

Troops (noun)

Soldiers or armed forces. सैनिकों

Synonyms: Army, Contingent, Crew, Delegation

Antonyms: Civilians, Individual, One

Example: During the war, he preached often to his troops.

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.

Coordinated (verb)

The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well समन्वय

Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness

Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination.

Convinced (verb)

Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real. ठोस

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very convincing.

Depleted (adjective)

To reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc. खाली

Synonyms: Drained, Reduced, Vacant, Weakened

Antonyms: Energized, Augmented, Enlarged, Increased

Example: Reservoirs have been depleted by years of drought.

Frustration (noun)

The feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this. निराशा

Synonyms: Annoyance, Failure, Grievance, Irritation

Antonyms: Pleasure, Joy, Delight

Example: The frustration of their wishes.

Specifically (adverb)

For a particular reason, purpose, etc. विशेष रूप से

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I specifically told you not to do it.

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Source: The Hindu · 4 Jun 2024

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1. Synonym of Coordinated

2. Antonym of Slightly

3. Synonym of Troops

4. Antonym of Specifically

5. Synonym of Consumption

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