20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Recurrence (noun)
To happen again or many times पुनरावृत्त होना
Synonyms: Happen Again, Reoccur, Occur Again, Be Repeated
Antonyms: Continuous, Constant, Incessant, Perpetual
Example: Francis suffered all his life from a recurring nightmare that he was trapped in a falling house.
Victim (noun)
A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action. शिकार
Synonyms: Sufferer, Casualty, Fatality, Loser
Antonyms: Attacker, Assailant, Criminal, Culprit
Example: Not all the victims survived.
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.
Tragedy (noun)
An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. त्रासदी
Synonyms: Disaster, Calamity, Catastrophe, Cataclysm
Antonyms: Fortune, Joy, Advantage, Benefit
Example: Her son's death was a terrible tragedy.
Judicial (adjective)
With good judgement or sense. सविवेक
Synonyms: Prudent, Sage, Sane, Sapient
Antonyms: Unsuitably, Badly, Improperly, Inappropriately
Example: Indeed, a judiciously chosen orchestra afforded a pleasure not to be found on just any day in the concert hall.
Expense (noun)
The cost incurred in or required for something. व्यय
Synonyms: Cost, Price, Charge, Outlay
Antonyms: Asset, Income, Irresponsibility, Savings.
Example: I don't think a first-class ticket is worth the added expense.
Inconsolable (adjective)
(Of a person or their grief) Not able to be comforted or alleviated. गमगीन
Synonyms: Heartbroken, Devastated, Wretched
Antonyms: Consolable, Happy, Understanding.
Example: She was inconsolable when she learned that he had died.
Stringent (adjective)
Very strict. कठोर
Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous.
Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible.
Example: The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.
Aid (noun)
Help, typically of a practical nature सहायता
Synonyms: Assistance, Support, Help, Backing
Antonyms: Damage, Harm, Hindrance, Hurt
Example: They gave money in order to aid the cause.
Conduct (noun)
an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability. संचालित
Synonyms: manage, direct, run, control
Antonyms: misdirected, vagrant, wandering
Example: The police are conducting an investigation into last week's robbery.
Collapsed (adjective)
Having fallen down or given way. ढह
Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle
Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation
Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.
Conference (noun)
A meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern. सम्मेलन
Synonyms: Consultation, Discussion, Forum, Interview
Antonyms: Silence, Quiet, Disassembly
Example: The organization held its annual conference in New York this year.
Approval (noun)
Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. मंज़ूरी देना
Synonyms: Accredit, Certify, Endorse, Sanction
Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Disapprove, Disallow
Example: I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't approve.
Determined (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.
Levy (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.
Probe (noun)
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. जांच
Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny
Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.
Example: He didn't like the police probing him about his past.
Announcing (verb)
Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention. घोषणा
Synonyms: Call, Declare, Disclose, Issue
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Hold, Keep
Example: The government announced a cut in taxes.
Availing (verb)
Help or benefit. लाभ उठाना
Synonyms: account, advantage, applicability, appropriateness
Antonyms: worthlessness, uselessness, Inapplicability, inappropriateness
Example: Nothing seemed to avail me, not even winning the lottery.
Dedicated (adjective)
Devoted to a task or purpose. समर्पित
Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Enthusiastic, Faithful
Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent
Example: She dedicated her first novel to her father.
Affordable (adjective)
Reasonably priced. वहन करने योग्य
Synonyms: Popular, Accessible, Cheap, Discount
Antonyms: Expensive, High, Costly, Dear
Example: This will be likely to make it more affordable to people on low income.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 10 May 2023Madhya Pradesh Anti-terrorist squad (ATS) in a joint operation with central intelligence agencies has detained around 16 youths who are allegedly associated with the radical Islamist group - Hizb-Ut-Tahrir (HuT) from Bhopal and Hyderabad. The operation, which was in progress for over three months, resulted in the arrest of ten individuals from Bhopal and one from another district in MP, as well as five from Hyderabad. Among those picked up, one was identified as Mohammad Waseem, who works for an NGO and is the son of a renowned social activist for Bhopal Gas victims.
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1. Synonym of Conference
2. Antonym of Expense
3. Synonym of Probe
4. Antonym of Comprehensive
5. Synonym of Conduct
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