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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Portraying (verb)

Describe (someone or something) in a particular way. चित्रित

Synonyms: Characterize, Depict, Describe, Illustrate

Antonyms: Confuse, Falsifying, Obscure, Distorting

Example: She held a photograph portraying her as a child of six.

Potentially (adverb)

Possible when the necessary conditions exist. संभावित

Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent

Example: It was a potentially embarrassing situation.

Anonymity (noun)

The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.

Chaos (noun)

Completely confused or disordered. अस्‍त व्‍यस्‍त

Synonyms: Messy, Cluttered, Jumbled, Confused

Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Neat, Tidy

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

Enact (verb)

To put something into action, especially to make something law. नियम बनाना

Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make

Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.

Interpret (verb)

The action of explaining the meaning of something. व्याख्या

Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition

Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding

Example: His interpretation of the music was rather too literal.

Executed (verb)

The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action. क्रियान्वयन

Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect

Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness

Example: He was sentenced to execution by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.

Perceives (noun)

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. अनुभूति

Synonyms: Sensed, Felt, Saw, Noticed

Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Neglected, Missed

Example: It is my perception that his argument was fundamentally flawed.

Speculate (verb)

The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain अनुमान

Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact

Example: This is pure speculation on my part.

Discrimination (noun)

Make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability. साथ भेदभाव

Synonyms: Bigotry, Favoritism, Hatred, Inequity

Antonyms: Equity, Fairness, Impartiality, Justice

Example: She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.

Assured (adjective)

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.

Agitating (verb)

Make (someone) troubled or nervous. घबरा देना

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.

Gathered (verb)

To come or be brought together in a group. इकट्ठा

Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet

Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide

Example: I gathered my hair up in a bun.

Pledge (verb)

Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise. गिरवी

Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated

Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey

Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.

Enduring (adjective)

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.

Devolution (noun)

The transfer of some authority or power from a central organization or government to smaller organizations or government departments. हस्तांतरण

Synonyms: Deterioration, Degradation, Decline, Descent

Antonyms: Development, Evolution, Growth, Rise

Example: Devolution is seen as a step on the road to independence.

Convey (verb)

Transport or carry to a place. अवगत करा

Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit

Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage

Example: The singer was conveyed from her hotel to the airport by limousine.

Affected (verb)

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something. प्रभावित

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather affected.

Prominent (adjective)

Important or famous. प्रमुख

Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding

Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

Enthusiastic (adjective)

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. उत्साही

Synonyms: Eager, Fervent, Zealous, Passionate

Antonyms: Apathetic, Cold, Cool, Disinterested

Example: I'm not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea.

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Source: The Hindu · 14 Nov 2024

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1. Synonym of Gathered

2. Antonym of Agitating

3. Synonym of Enthusiastic

4. Antonym of Affected

5. Synonym of Assured

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