Nia to probe attacks on indian missions in u s and canada

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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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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.

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.

Deploying (verb)

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight. तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were deployed for battle.

Incumbents (adjective)

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. अवलंबी

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary

Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender

Example: The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office.

Detected (verb)

Discover or identify the presence or existence of. पता लगाना

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.

Employment (noun)

Having a paid job. कार्यरत

Synonyms: Engaged, Hired, Occupied, Busy

Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Unemployed, Unengaged

Example: Part-time workers accounted for 29.3% of the employed population last year.

Threaten (verb)

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.

Decades (noun)

A period of ten years. दशक

Synonyms: Decagon, Decapod, Decennary, Decennium

Antonyms: Day, Night, Middle, Beginning, Ordinal

Example: The war lasted nearly a decade.

Assured (verb)

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.

Grievance (noun)

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment. शिकायत

Synonyms: Grief, Hardship, Injustice, Objection

Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Joy, Advantage

Example: He has a deep sense of grievance against his former employer.

Summoned (verb)

Order (someone) to be present. बुलवाना

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and summoned the villagers to appear before him.

Personnel (noun)

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service. कार्मिक

Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization

Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction

Example: They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.

Diplomatic (adjective)

Of or concerning diplomacy कूटनीतिक

Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic

Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless

Example: The two countries have had no diplomatic relations since.

Sustained (verb)

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

Lodged (adjective)

Flattened by wind or rain. दर्ज कराई

Synonyms: Blocked, Clogged, Swollen, Wedged

Antonyms: Impermanent, Unfixed, Clear, Empty

Example: The workers were lodged in temporary camps.

Raising (verb)

Lift or move to a higher position or level. उठाना

Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall

Example: He raised his head and looked around.

Premises (noun)

A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context. घर

Synonyms: Property, Site, Establishment, Office

Antonyms: Denial, Reality, Rejection, Fact

Example: There is a kitchen on the premises.

Prevention (noun)

Keep (something) from happening. रोकना

Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block

Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage

Example: You can't prevent my leaving.

Violent (adjective)

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. हिंसा

Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Clash, Confusion

Antonyms: Calm, Health, Kindness, Method

Example: They need to learn how to settle their arguments without resorting to violence.

Attempted (verb)

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: The would not have attempted the life of a friend.

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Source: The Hindu · 22 Jun 2023

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Violent

2. Antonym of Sustained

3. Synonym of Assured

4. Antonym of Employment

5. Synonym of Threaten

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