20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prevalence (noun)
Existing very commonly or happening often. प्रचलित
Synonyms: Conventional, Frequent, Current, Popular
Antonyms: Different, Exceptional, Infrequent, Irregular
Example: The social ills prevalent in society today.
Retrieved (verb)
To get something back from the place where it was left or lost. पुनः प्राप्त करना
Synonyms: Hide, Misplace, Lose, Steal, Misplaced
Antonyms: Recover, Recoup, Reclaim, Redeem
Example: The files were retrieved from the computer.
Presumed (verb)
Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability. परिकल्पित
Synonyms: Assume, Suppose, Imagine, Take It
Antonyms: Abstain, Calculate, Disbelieve, Disregard
Example: I presume (that) the car was very expensive.
Reliant (adjective)
Dependent on someone or something. विश्वासी
Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary
Antonyms: Independent, Free
Example: We are not yet solely reliant upon media.
Compensation (noun)
Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury. मुआवज़ा
Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage
Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty
Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation.
Convicted (adjective)
Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge. अपराधी
Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated
Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite
Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.
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.
Initially (adverb)
At the beginning शुरू में
Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Original, Antecedent
Antonyms: Following, Last, Subordinate, Closing
Example: He initially told police he had bought the victim's goods from a homeless person
Prosecuted (verb)
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. अभियोग पक्ष
Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue
Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect
Example: A number of prosecutions have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.
Hailing (verb)
To call someone in order to attract their attention. जयजयकार करना
Synonyms: Beat, Shower, Rain, Fall
Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning
Example: Shall we hail a taxi?
Preliminary (adjective)
Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important. प्रारंभिक
Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening
Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing
Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.
Intrusion (noun)
Entrance by force or without permission or welcome. अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Encroachment, Imposition, Incursion, Interference
Antonyms: Aid, Help, Retreat, Obedience
Example: They claim the noise from the new airport is an intrusion on their lives.
Invaded (verb)
An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण
Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure
Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal
Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.
Massive (adjective)
Exceptionally large. बड़ा
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant
Example: The fort had massive walls.
Prompting (noun)
To move to action. प्रेरित किया
Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce
Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow
Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.
Incidents (noun)
An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence. घटनाएं
Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact
Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage
Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.
Monitoring (verb)
Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time. नजर रखी
Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized
Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged
Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.
Violation (noun)
Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement). उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey
Example: He was arrested for violating his parole.
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.
Strayed (verb)
Move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place. भटका हुआ
Synonyms: Trespassed, Fell, Wandered, Erred
Antonyms: Justified, Forgave, Pardoned, Regretted
Example: The child strayed from the path.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 29 Mar 2024Avinashi Ganeshamurthi, the MDMK MP from Erode, succumbed to a cardiac arrest at 5.05 am on Thursday after allegedly attempting suicide. He had been admitted to the hospital on March 24.
The 76-year-old leader was rushed to an Erode hospital in critical condition on Sunday and subsequently transferred to a private hospital in Coimbatore. He was placed on ECHO support during his treatment.
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1. Synonym of Prevalence
2. Antonym of Compensation
3. Synonym of Conference
4. Antonym of Collapsed
5. Synonym of Retrieved
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