20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Marginalized (verb)
To treat a person, group, etc. in a way that makes them feel that they are not important and have no power. हाशिए पर डालना
Synonyms: Criticize, Demean, Deprecate, Diminish.
Antonyms: Elevated, Praised, Promoted, Celebrated.
Example: The effect of this has been to increasingly marginalize the local authority sector.
Demonstrate (verb)
To show something clearly by giving proof प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना
Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.
Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.
Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.
Levied (verb)
Impose. उगाही
Synonyms: Burden, Duty, Excise, Fee
Antonyms: Demobilization, Spread, Bore, Fall
Example: The legislators approved a new levy on imported cattle to help protect American ranchers.
Allocated (verb)
The action or process of allocating or sharing out something. आवंटन
Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance
Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold
Example: There will be a closer review of funding allocations for future conferences.
Criticism (noun)
What you think is bad about somebody/something. आलोचना
Synonyms: Censure, Reproval, Condemnation, Denunciation
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate.
Example: There was much public criticism directed at the senator.
Soaring (verb)
To fly high in the air. ऊँचे उड़ना
Synonyms: Wing, Climb, Rise, Mount.
Antonyms: Plummet, Decline, Decrease, Fall
Example: Stock prices are beginning to soar.
Aspirations (noun)
A hope or ambition of achieving something. चाह
Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning
Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness
Example: She talked about her hopes and aspirations.
Implementation (noun)
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect कार्यान्वयन
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.
Revenue (noun)
Income, especially when of an organization and of a substantial nature. आय
Synonyms: Income, Takings, Receipts, Proceeds
Antonyms: Debt, Loss, Payment
Example: The company gets 98 percent of its revenue from Internet advertising.
Estimated (adjective)
Roughly calculated अनुमानित
Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation
Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth
Example: They estimated the distance at about three miles.
Scrutinize (verb)
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. जांचना
Synonyms: Inspect, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Misunderstand.
Example: I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move.
Suspected (verb)
Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध
Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick
Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy
Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.
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.
Determine (verb)
The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction
Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
Compliance (noun)
The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. अनुपालन
Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation
Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance
Example: We monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law.
Comprehensive (adjective)
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. विस्तृत
Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive
Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow
Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.
Contravention (noun)
The act of doing something that a law or rule does not allow, or an instance of this. उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Breach, Infringement, Conflict, Dispute
Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Obedience, Peace
Example: Contravention of parking restrictions.
Pertained (verb)
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.
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.
Instances (noun)
An example or single occurrence of something. उदाहरण
Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion
Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break
Example: These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 20 Feb 2024Following Russia's takeover of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, US President Joe Biden admitted that that he was not confident if funding would be available before the war-torn nation lost additional territory.
On Saturday, Biden comforted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a phone call after Russia took over Avdiivka amid the ongoing war.
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1. Synonym of Contravention
2. Antonym of Suspected
3. Synonym of Implementation
4. Antonym of Appropriate
5. Synonym of Levied
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