Monsoon session comes to an end amid opposition boycott

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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Delegations (noun)

A body of delegates or representatives प्रतिनिधि मंडल

Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge

Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation

Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.

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.

Comprising (verb)

Be made up of. शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: AYajjmpDLunawN9mRtBUbWAMSNG9on1NRL

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

Mobilization (noun)

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. गतिशीलता

Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability

Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immotility, Immovableness

Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.

Apprehension (noun)

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. आशंका

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.

Prominent (adjective)

Important or famous प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

Perpetrated (verb)

Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). बढ़ावा

Synonyms: Carry Out, Commit, Execute, Inflict

Antonyms: Leave, Stop, Fail, Halt

Example: The men were planning to perpetrate a robbery.

Interacted (verb)

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other. बातचीत

Synonyms: Interrelate, Interchange, Link, Interconnect

Antonyms: Discord, Divorce, Separation.

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.

Appreciated (verb)

To value or admire highly. अधिमूल्यित

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really appreciated the information you gave me.

Maintaining (verb)

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: the king swears he will maintain the laws of God.

Disruption (noun)

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.

Adjourned (verb)

An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned. स्थगन

Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement

Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain

Example: The chairperson has adjourned the meeting.

Session (noun)

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business. सत्र

Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility

Example: The court was in session.

Boycott (verb)

Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. बहिष्कार करना

Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve

Example: They boycotted the city's bus system.

Protests (noun)

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. विरोध

Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.

Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.

Example: The decision was protested by dozens of people.

Suspension (noun)

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period. निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his suspension from the team.

Legislation (noun)

The legislative body of a country or state. विधान मंडल

Synonyms: Body, Chamber, House, Parliament

Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Subordinate, Non-Administrative

Example: They addressed a petition to the legislature.

Constitutional (adjective)

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state. संवैधानिक

Synonyms: Democratic, Lawful, Legal, Statutory

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful

Example: He has a constitutional dislike of controversy.

Attentive (adjective)

Notice taken of someone or something ध्यान

Synonyms: Awareness, Notice, Observation, Consciousness

Antonyms: Disregard, Indifference, Laziness, Lethargy

Example: We focused our attention on this particular poem.

Amendments (noun)

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

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Source: The Hindu · 18 Aug 2023

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1. Synonym of Amendments

2. Antonym of Maintaining

3. Synonym of Suspension

4. Antonym of Boycott

5. Synonym of Mobilization

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