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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Sophisticated (adjective)

Developed to a high degree of complexity. जटिल

Synonyms: Complexity, Diversity, Intricacy, Complication

Antonyms: Simplicity, Uniformity, Plainness, Homogeneity

Example: He's very suave and sophisticated.

Simultaneously (adverb)

At the same time. एक साथ

Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once

Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.

Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.

Detonated (verb)

The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode. विस्फोट

Synonyms: Ignition, Bang, Blast, Blowout

Antonyms: Deflation, Contraction, Gather, Convict

Example: She was in a control building at the time of detonation.

Briefed (verb)

Instructions or information that you are given before something happens. विवरण

Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown

Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long

Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.

Probably (adverb)

As far as one knows or can tell. शायद

Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely

Example: It will probably rain today.

Purporting (verb)

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so. कथित

Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure

Example: He forged documents which purported to show that his companies had vast resources.

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.

Sabotage (verb)

An act or process tending to hamper or hurt. बिगाड़ना

Synonyms: Wreck, Destroy, Obstruct, Cripple

Antonyms: Aid, Abet, Assist, Facilitate.

Example: They sabotaged the enemy's oil fields.

Compromising (adjective)

An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree. समझौता

Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal

Example: I think we can come to a compromise.

Concealed (adjective)

Not allow to be seen. छिपाना

Synonyms: Bury, Camouflage, Cloak, Cover

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Reveal, Uncover

Example: The sunglasses conceal her eyes.

Equipped (verb)

Prepare (someone) mentally for a particular situation or task. लैस

Synonyms: Prepared, Qualified, Trained, Enabled

Antonyms: Unarmed, Bare, Exposed, Vulnerable

Example: I don't think he's equipped for the modern age.

Isolation (noun)

The state of feeling alone and without friends or help. एकांत

Synonyms: Confinement, Desolation, Remoteness, Segregation

Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Couple

Example: The researchers work in isolation.

Seek (verb)

Attempt to find (something). मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.

Suspected (verb)

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.

Surveillance (verb)

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. निगरानी

Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.

Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.

Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.

Eradicated (adjective)

To destroy or get rid of something completely मिटा देना

Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase

Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify

Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.

Spread (verb)

Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length. प्रसार

Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive

Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment

Example: The newspaper was spread across his lap.

Affected (verb)

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something. प्रभावित

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather affected.

Restrictions (noun)

A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one. प्रतिबंध

Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control

Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage

Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.

Violate (verb)

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.

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Source: The Hindu · 22 Sep 2024

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1. Synonym of Spread

2. Antonym of Restrictions

3. Synonym of Eradicated

4. Antonym of Suspected

5. Synonym of Purporting

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