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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Stranded (adjective)

Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money. असहाय

Synonyms: Grounded, Helpless, Wrecked, Abandoned

Antonyms: Defended, Supported, Recovery, Occupied

Example: The ship was stranded on the beach.

Suspicion (noun)

A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true. संदेह

Synonyms: Conjecture, Cynicism, Distrust, Impression

Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Confidence, Faith

Example: There has long been a suspicion that the painting is a fake.

Valid (adjective)

The quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted. वैधता

Synonyms: Credibility, Soundness, Strength, Impact

Antonyms: Invalidity, Unsoundness, Ineffectuality, Shakiness

Example: It is difficult to test the validity of these claims.

Hailed (verb)

To call someone in order to attract their attention. जयजयकार करना

Synonyms: Praised, Applauded, Acclaimed, Commended

Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning

Example: Shall we hail a taxi?

Aggression (noun)

Ready or likely to attack or confront आक्रामक

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get aggressive and began to shout.

Annexed (verb)

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain. राज्य-हरण

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

Association (noun)

Connected with something else. संबंधित

Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct

Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.

Encourage (verb)

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). प्रोत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.

Defy (verb)

A refusal to obey something or someone. अवज्ञा

Synonyms: Confrontation, Contempt, Opposition, Provocation

Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace

Example: They raised their fists in a gesture of defiance.

Engage (verb)

Involved in activity, occupied, or busy. व्यस्त

Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free

Example: She is currently engaged in a project that requires her full attention.

Attributable (adjective)

Able to be considered the result of the cause indicated. कारण

Synonyms: Blame, Connect, Credit, Refer

Antonyms: Inconcludable, Underivable, Unattributable

Example: This growth is attributable to many factors.

Marginally (adverb)

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.

Robust (adjective)

Strong and Healthy स्‍वस्‍थ

Synonyms: Hale, Healthy, Sound, Well, Wholesome

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective, Small, Unstable

Example: A robust pair of walking boots.

Compiled (verb)

Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources. संकलन

Synonyms: Amass, Arrange, Assemble, Collect

Antonyms: Destroy, Scatter, Disorder, Disperse

Example: His allows you to create programs and compile them.

Resilience (noun)

Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed. लचीला

Synonyms: Elastic, Stretch, Plastic, Rubbery

Antonyms: Delicate, Weak, Hard, Rigid

Example: This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape.

Perception (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.

Utilisation (noun)

The action of making practical and effective use of something. उपयोग

Synonyms: Application, Discharge, Employment, Usage

Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Failure, Idleness

Example: The full utilization of facilities.

Cautiously (adverb)

Say something as a warning. आगाह

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He cautioned me and let me go.

Surge (noun)

Increase suddenly and powerfully. बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all surged toward the door.

Impacting (verb)

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Effect, Influence, Consequence, Repercussion

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness

Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.

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Source: The Hindu · 25 Oct 2024

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1. Synonym of Engage

2. Antonym of Annexed

3. Synonym of Marginally

4. Antonym of Defy

5. Synonym of Utilisation

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