20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Conspiracy (noun)
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal
Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty
Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.
Ordinance (noun)
An authoritative order. अध्यादेश
Synonyms: Authorization, Canon, Code, Command
Antonyms: Disorganization, Lawlessness, Veto
Example: The smoke-free ordinance around the burning of stoves.
Attended (verb)
Be present at (an event, meeting, or function). उपस्थित
Synonyms: Charged, Filled, Replete, Abounding
Antonyms: Abandoned, Desecrated, Forgotten, Unnoticed
Example: She attends a school in the city.
Indulging (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.
Granting (verb)
Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed
Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny
Example: We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.
Comprising (verb)
Be made up of. शामिल
Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect
Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.
Vigilance (noun)
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. जागरूकता
Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance
Antonyms: Indifference, Neglect, Carelessness, Impulsiveness
Example: They were vigilant about protecting their children.
Approved (verb)
Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. मंज़ूरी देना
Synonyms: Accredit, Certify, Endorse, Sanction
Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Disapprove, Disallow
Example: I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't approve.
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.
Bureaucracy (noun)
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives. नौकरशाही
Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate
Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial
Example: She has a good grasp of how the bureaucracy works.
Initiative (noun)
Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation. पहल
Synonyms: Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation. (पहल)
Antonyms: Cowardice, Idleness, Inactivity, Indifference
Example: There's talk of a new peace initiative.
Expressing (verb)
To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions व्यक्त
Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show
Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle
Example: He expressed an interest in the product.
Despite (preposition)
Without being affected by बावजूद
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
Precedent (noun)
The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank. प्रधानता
Synonyms: Outweigh, Supersede, Prevail Over, Come Before
Antonyms: Subservience, Inferiority, Last, Lowest.
Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking precedence over the general good of society.
Legislative (adjective)
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.
Consent (noun)
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. अनुमति
Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent
Example: He was reluctant at first but finally consented.
Defame (verb)
Damage the good reputation of (someone) बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear
Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss
Example: He says he was defamed by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster
Dignity (noun)
The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. गरिमा
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
Proposed (verb)
Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others. प्रस्तावित
Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended
Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore
Example: The scientists proposed a new theory.
Agenda (noun)
A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting. कार्यसूची
Synonyms: Calendar, Plan, Program, Schedule
Antonyms: Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity, Disinterest
Example: The committee set the agenda for the next several years of research.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 25 Jun 2023Infrastructure lender is also looking to sanction ₹1 lakh crore loans this fiscal, to both greenfield as well as brownfield assets in the key infrastructure space, says Managing Director Rajkiran Rai G.
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure & Development (NaBFID) aims to disburse about ₹60,000 crore by the end of this fiscal, having lent ₹8,000 crore already in the first quarter, a top official said.
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1. Synonym of Expressing
2. Antonym of Indulging
3. Synonym of Vigilance
4. Antonym of Attended
5. Synonym of Comprising
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