20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Disproportionate (adjective)
To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else. अनुपातहीन
Synonyms: Extremely, Immensely, Improperly, Inordinately
Antonyms: Balanced, Counterbalanced, Equitable, Moderate
Example: This act was found to be objectionable by some residents who stated that the new seventh district was disproportionately large.
Controversy (noun)
Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion विवाद
Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate
Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment
Example: The decision aroused much controversy among the students.
Contested (verb)
Engage in competition to attain (a position of power). चुनाव लड़ा
Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned
Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.
Threatened (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.
Deliberations (noun)
Discussion or thinking about something in detail. विस्तृत विचार-विमर्श
Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection
Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.
Example: After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision.
Suppressed (verb)
Forcibly put an end to. दबा
Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish
Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up
Example: He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.
Committed (verb)
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. प्रतिबद्धता
Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge
Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial
Example: The church has a commitment to helping the poor.
Resignation (noun)
Leave a job or office इस्तीफा
Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive
Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come
Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.
Harassment (noun)
Aggressive pressure or intimidation. उत्पीडन
Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.
Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.
Example: The university condemns all forms of harassment.
Prevent (verb)
Keep (something) from happening. रोकना
Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block
Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage
Example: You can't prevent my leaving.
Summoning (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.
Convened (verb)
To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc. आयोजित करना
Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.
Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.
Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.
Interpretation (noun)
The action of explaining the meaning of something. व्याख्या
Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition
Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding
Example: His interpretation of the music was rather too literal.
Adjourning (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.
Raised (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.
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.
Constitution (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.
Stipulates (verb)
Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement. प्रतिज्ञा करना
Synonyms: Specify, Demand, Require, Prescribe
Antonyms: Break, Calculate, Confuse, Decline
Example: The cease-fire was stipulated by the treaty.
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.
Perpetually (adverb)
Always or very often नित्य
Synonyms: Constantly, Endlessly, Always, Forever
Antonyms: Never, Once, Finite, Finished
Example: She seems perpetually to have a mournful look on her face.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 24 Aug 2023The Odisha government has withdrawn a controversial order issued on August 11, which told district officials that ‘deemed‘ forests’ as a category would cease to exist under the recently ‘amended Forest Act.
“The order has been withdrawn,” C.P. Goyal, Director-General (Forests), told The Hindu in a text message but did not give details of the reason for doing so.
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1. Synonym of Legislative
2. Antonym of Perpetually
3. Synonym of Prevent
4. Antonym of Committed
5. Synonym of Interpretation
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