20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Imperative (adjective)
Of vital importance. अनिवार्य
Synonyms: Vital, Crucial, Critical, Essential
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Nonessential, Optional
Example: Now more than ever, diverse perspectives in science are imperative.
Provoking (adjective)
Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately. उकसावा
Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult
Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion
Example: You should stay calm and not respond to provocation.
Praised (verb)
Express warm approval or admiration of. प्रशस्त
Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated
Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure
Example: He should be praised for his honesty.
Alignment (noun)
To get or fall into line. गठबंधन
Synonyms: Even, Flush, Level, Parallel
Antonyms: Broken, Changing, Different, Disorderly
Example: The wheels are not correctly aligned.
Collapse (verb)
Having fallen down or given way. ढह
Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle
Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation
Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.
Integration (noun)
Desegregated, especially racially. एकीकृत
Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled
Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound
Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.
Pragmatic (adjective)
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones. व्यावहारिक
Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Down-to-earth
Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Unrealistic, Theoretical
Example: She took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem by focusing on what could be done with the available resources.
Eminence (noun)
Famous and respected within a particular sphere. प्रख्यात
Synonyms: Distinguished, Esteemed, Famed, Illustrious
Antonyms: Common, Obscure, Ordinary, Unimportant
Example: The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures.
Indulged (verb)
Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. लिप्त
Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate
Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect
Example: She has never been one to indulge in gossip.
Looms (noun)
Liable to happen soon. उभरते
Synonyms: Brew, Dominate, Emerge, Hover
Antonyms: Decline, Fall, Leave, Abandon
Example: There is a crisis looming.
Claimed (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Affiliated (adjective)
Connected with or controlled by a group or organization. संबद्ध
Synonyms: Related, Allied, Comparable, Associated
Antonyms: Other, Different, Diverse, Unlike
Example: He will remain affiliated with the firm as a special director.
Contended (verb)
Heated disagreement. विवाद
Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.
Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.
Prohibit (verb)
The action of forbidding something, especially by law. निषेध
Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Barring
Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness
Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.
Conglomerate (noun)
A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together. संगुटिका
Synonyms: Mixture, Mingling, Combination, Amalgamation
Antonyms: Like, Same, Similar, Unvaried
Example: Atoms which conglomerate at the center.
Exception (noun)
Someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way. अपवाद
Synonyms: Objection, Complaint, Question, Criticism
Antonyms: Approval, Willingness, Agreement, Sanction
Example: There is one notable exception to this rule.
Complied (verb)
The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work. अनुपालन
Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation
Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance
Example: We monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law.
Insisted (verb)
The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done. आग्रह
Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant
Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate
Example: She was fired from her job at the insistence of the mayor.
Sought (verb)
To try to find or get something. तलाश करना
Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased
Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected
Example: He sought help from the police.
Granted (adjective)
Given or allowed, often in response to a request or as a privilege. प्रदान किया हुआ
Synonyms: Allowed, Permitted, Conceded, Authorized
Antonyms: Denied, Refused, Rejected, Withheld
Example: She was granted permission to attend the conference.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 26 Oct 2024Meet Prabhakar Raghavan, the IIT Madras graduate who just received a jaw-dropping ₹300 crore offer, marking a giant leap in his career. Raghavan isn’t just another tech executive; he’s a true trailblazer in the industry with a career spanning over two decades. From his roots in Bhopal to leading teams in Silicon Valley, Raghavan’s journey is as intriguing as it is impressive. Here’s everything you need to know about the Indian whiz.
Prabhakar Raghavan appointed as Google's Chief Technologist.
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1. Synonym of Affiliated
2. Antonym of Sought
3. Synonym of Contended
4. Antonym of Alignment
5. Synonym of Integration
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