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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Seized (verb)

A length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying. अधिकार

Synonyms: Grab, Grasp, Snatch, Arresting

Antonyms: Free, Give, Let Go, Loose

Example: He seized the chance/initiative/opportunity to present his ideas to his boss.

Substantial (adjective)

Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. मूल

Synonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Significant, Sizeable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsequential, Nominal, Negligible

Example: These changes are more symbolic than substantive.

Incriminating (adjective)

Making someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing. बरामद

Synonyms: Implicate, Involve, Blame, Accuse

Antonyms: Exonerate, Vindicate, Absolve, Acquit

Example: He was arrested with several incriminating documents.

Detecting (verb)

Discover or identify the presence or existence of. पता लगाना

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.

Requisite (adjective)

Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. मांग

Synonyms: Necessary, Required, Prerequisite, Essential

Antonyms: Inessential, Noncrucial, Secondary, Unimportant

Example: She gave all the notices and all the necessary requisites.

Inspected (verb)

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.

Declaring (verb)

Openly or formally asserted or announced. घोषित

Synonyms: Proclaim, Announce, State, Communicate

Antonyms: Conceal, Contradict, Deny, Forget

Example: The man, who has not been named, was declared dead at the scene.

Concluded (verb)

Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case. निर्णायक

Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious

Example: The data is far from conclusive.

Premises (noun)

A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context. घर

Synonyms: Property, Site, Establishment, Office

Antonyms: Denial, Reality, Rejection, Fact

Example: There is a kitchen on the premises.

Allegation (noun)

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. कथित

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.

Context (noun)

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. प्रसंग

Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors

Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness

Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.

Inaugural (adjective)

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period). अभिषेक करना

Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute

Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish

Example: The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.

Coordination (noun)

The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well समन्वय

Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness

Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination.

Beneficial (adjective)

A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy. लाभार्थियों

Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient

Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor

Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole beneficiary of her death.

Progressively (adverb)

Using modern methods and ideas प्रगतिशील

Synonyms: Moderate, Reformer, Centrist, Broad

Antonyms: Revolutionary, Extremist, Conservative, Revolutionist

Example: The most progressive art school in Britain.

Privileged (adjective)

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. सुविधा

Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization

Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss

Example: Having been born to privilege in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.

Reiterated (verb)

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Neutral (adjective)

Make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect. निष्क्रिय

Synonyms: Counteract, Offset, Counterbalance, Counterpoise

Antonyms: Aid, Approve, Encourage, Establish.

Example: The soldiers tried to neutralize the attack by dividing the invading army.

Resolution (noun)

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़

Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate

Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative

Example: She is a resolute competitor.

Diplomatic (adjective)

Of or concerning diplomacy कूटनीतिक

Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic

Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless

Example: The two countries have had no diplomatic relations since.

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Source: The Hindu · 25 Mar 2024

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1. Synonym of Context

2. Antonym of Concluded

3. Synonym of Coordination

4. Antonym of Diplomatic

5. Synonym of Privileged

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