20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Ambitious (adjective)
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी
Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy
Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy
Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.
Reflects (verb)
Throwback (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it. प्रतिबिंबित
Synonyms: Echoed, Emulated, Imitated, Repeated
Antonyms: Request, Take, Disregard, Ignore
Example: He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.
Inspection (noun)
To look at something closely or in great detail निरीक्षित
Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer
Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.
Refrained (verb)
Stop oneself from doing something. प्रतिबंधित किया
Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb
Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On
Example: I was going to make a joke but I refrained.
Endorsing (verb)
The action of endorsing someone or something. अनुमोदन
Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement
Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition
Example: The newspaper has announced its political endorsements.
Significance (noun)
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी
Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously
Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially
Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
Enforcement (noun)
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. प्रवर्तन
Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.
Maintenance (noun)
Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित
Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish
Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.
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.
Feasibility (noun)
Possible to do easily or conveniently. संभव
Synonyms: Practicable, Practical, Workable, Achievable
Antonyms: Disadvantageous, Implausible, Impossible, Impractical
Example: She questioned whether it was feasible to stimulate investment in these regions.
Stripping (verb)
Remove all coverings from. अलग करना
Synonyms: Striptease, Peel, Despoil, Disrobe
Antonyms: Cover, Fill, Fix, Give
Example: It scares me, like I'm stripping naked in front of strangers.
Threatened (verb)
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.
Assaulted (verb)
Make a physical attack on. हमला
Synonyms: Aggression, Charge, Incursion, Invasion
Antonyms: Retreat, Decrease, Praise
Example: He was accused of assault.
Dominated (verb)
Having power and influence over others. प्रभुत्व वाला
Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable
Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.
Sustained (verb)
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.
Admitted (verb)
Confess to be true or to be the case. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Professed, Accepted, Acknowledged, Affirmed
Antonyms: Denied, Disclaimed, Disallowed, Disavowed
Example: He admitted them into his office.
Relevant (adjective)
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. उपयुक्त
Synonyms: pertinent, applicable, apposite, material
Antonyms: improper, inapplicable, inappropriate, incompatible
Example: the data are not relevant to the issue.
Revealed (verb)
Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. प्रकाशित
Synonyms: Divulge, Disclose, Release, Leak
Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Refuse, Repudiate
Example: The test revealed the true cause of death.
Provision (noun)
The action of providing or supplying something for use. प्रावधान
Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering
Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison
Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.
Perpetrator (noun)
Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). बढ़ावा
Synonyms: Carry Out, Commit, Execute, Inflict
Antonyms: Leave, Stop, Fail, Halt
Example: The men were planning to perpetrate a robbery.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 3 Oct 2023Kupwara encounter: Forces recovered the bodies of the two terrorists and two AK series rifles along with ammunition were also recovered from the scene.
In separate operations, two heavily armed terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Machhal Sector in Kupwara, while a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives was recovered from the same area on Saturday, the Indian Army said.
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1. Synonym of Significance
2. Antonym of Threatened
3. Synonym of Ambitious
4. Antonym of Relevant
5. Synonym of Dominated
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