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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Demolished (verb)

Pull or knock down (a building). ध्वस्त

Synonyms: Destroy, Flatten, Raze, Topple

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Mend, Produce

Example: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new parking lot.

Neglected (adjective)

Suffering a lack of proper care. उपेक्षित

Synonyms: Abandon, Forsake, Mistreated, Abandoned

Antonyms: Cherish, Look After, Neat, Clean

Example: The building has been neglected for years.

Dwellers (noun)

A person or animal that lives in or at a specified place. निवासी

Synonyms: Denizen, Habitant, Indweller, Inhabitant.

Antonyms: Nonresident, Stranger, Introvert, Withholder

Example: The number of city dwellers is growing.

Beneficiaries (noun)

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.

Heaps (noun)

An untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other. ढेर

Synonyms: Stack, Mass, Mound, Quantity

Antonyms: Ditch, Individual, Lack, Little

Example: He dumped the grass clippings into the compost heap.

Welfare (noun)

The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group. कल्याण

Synonyms: Health, Happiness, Comfort, Security

Antonyms: Hardship, Something, Blockage

Example: He wants to do away with welfare.

Deteriorated (verb)

Become progressively worse. बिगड़ी

Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Decay

Antonyms: Improve, Approve, Elevate, Grow

Example: The weather gradually deteriorated as the day went on.

Allotment (noun)

A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers. आवंटन

Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant

Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection

Example: The settlers were given large allotments.

Ineligible (adjective)

Legally or officially unable to be considered for a position or benefit. अनुचित

Synonyms: Unqualified, Incompetent, Disentitled, Unavailable

Antonyms: Appropriate, Qualified, Ready, Suitable

Example: She was ineligible for the contest.

Vacate (verb)

Leave (a place that one previously occupied). खाली

Synonyms: Evacuate, Quit, Abandon, Relinquish

Antonyms: Occupy, Inhabit, Allow, Approve

Example: The police told everyone to vacate the premises.

Vandalized (verb)

Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property). तोड़-फोड़

Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash

Antonyms: Aid, Advancement, Advice

Example: Our car was vandalized in the parking lot.

Protested (verb)

Express an objection to what someone has said or done विरोध करना

Synonyms: Object, Dissent, Kick, Complain

Antonyms: Acquiesce, Agree, Forget, Support

Example: We protested about the changes for a long time, but in the end we had to submit.

Indigenous (adjective)

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place स्वदेशी

Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic

Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious

Example: The park is also home to indigenous tribes.

Coalition (noun)

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a coalition.

Prestigious (adjective)

Inspiring respect and admiration प्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable

Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble

Example: It's one of the most prestigious schools in the country.

Vowed (verb)

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing. शपथ

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.

Alliance (noun)

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. संधि

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.

Contested (verb)

Engage in competition to attain (a position of power). चुनाव लड़ा

Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.

Betraying (verb)

Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy. धोखा

Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness

Example: They betrayed their country by selling its secrets to other governments.

Carving (noun)

An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work. नक्काशी

Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash

Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase

Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.

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Source: The Hindu · 31 Jan 2023

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1. Synonym of Welfare

2. Antonym of Ineligible

3. Synonym of Carving

4. Antonym of Indigenous

5. Synonym of Demolished

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