20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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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.
Verdict (noun)
A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. निर्णय
Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding
Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution
Example: The verdict was not guilty.
Abolished (verb)
Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). समाप्त करना
Synonyms: Scrap, End, Stop, Terminate
Antonyms: Allow, Approve, Create, Establish
Example: He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.
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.
Suspend (verb)
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.
Asserted (verb)
State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. जोर देना
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.
Vacant (adjective)
Empty खाली
Synonyms: Empty, Unoccupied, Unfilled, Free
Antonyms: Busy, Employed, Full, Populated
Example: These lockers are all vacant.
Hailed (verb)
To call someone in order to attract their attention. जयजयकार करना
Synonyms: Beat, Shower, Rain, Fall
Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning
Example: Shall we hail a taxi?
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.
Respondent (adjective)
Replying to something. जवाबदे
Synonyms: Defendant, Prisoner, Appellant, Litigant
Antonyms: Plaintiff, Accuser, Claimant, Prosecutor
Example: A majority of respondents said they disagreed with the mayor's plan.
Obligation (noun)
Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty. बाध्य
Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind
Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute
Example: You are legally obligated to repay the loan.
Commitment (noun)
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.
Inclusive (adjective)
the act of including समावेश
Synonyms: Incorporation, Addition, Insertion, Introduction, Involvement
Antonyms: Exclusion, Omission, Absence, Exception.
Example: She is being considered for inclusion in the Olympic team.
Crucial (adjective)
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
Adherence (noun)
Believe in and follow the practices of. पालन
Synonyms: Comply, Heed, Obey, Observe
Antonyms: Disobey, Ignore, Overlook, Condemn
Example: They will adhere to the terms of the contract.
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.
Invasion (noun)
An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण
Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure
Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal
Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.
Context (noun)
The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. प्रसंग
Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors
Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness
Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.
Administration (noun)
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc. प्रशासनिक
Synonyms: Bureaucratic, Departmental, Governmental, Legislative
Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Non-Administrative, Subordinate
Example: Administrative work occupies half of my time.
Criticizing (verb)
Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. आलोचना
Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate
Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 13 May 2023CM says Delhi govt. earlier had responsibility without power, now has responsibility with power; big reshuffle in city bureaucracy on the cards; he also promises that work in Capital will happen ‘10 times faster’; a huge win for the people of Delhi and Arvind Kejriwal, says Mayor Shelly Oberoi.
Riding high on the elected government’s triumph over the Centre in the battle for the city’s Services Department, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said a major reshuffle of the bureaucracy was on the cards.
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1. Synonym of Crucial
2. Antonym of Inclusive
3. Synonym of Asserted
4. Antonym of Administration
5. Synonym of Commitment
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