20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Intensive (adjective)
Concentrated on a single subject or into a short time. गहन
Synonyms: Concentrated, Rigorous, Exhaustive, Concerted
Antonyms: Superficial, Cursory, Partial
Example: The training was intensive and the learning curve was steep.
Precisely (adverb)
The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate. शुद्धता
Synonyms: Rigor, Attention, Care, Exactitude
Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Ignorance, Inaccuracy
Example: I admire the precision of her work.
Conventional (noun)
A way in which something is usually done. सम्मेलन
Synonyms: Meeting, Show, Assemblage, Assembly
Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Strangeness
Example: We go to the weeklong annual teachers' convention every summer.
Vigilant (adjective)
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.
Surveillance (noun)
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.
Ambush (noun)
A surprise attack from a hidden position. घात लगाना
Synonyms: Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, Hiding
Antonyms: Defend, Guard, Resist, Restrict
Example: Kidnappers waiting in ambush.
Deployed (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.
Inaugural (adjective)
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period). अभिषेक करना
Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute
Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish
Example: The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.
Domination (noun)
Having power and influence over others. प्रभुत्व वाला
Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable
Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.
Intersection (noun)
The place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other. चौराहा
Synonyms: Crossing, Convergence, Meeting, Joining
Antonyms: Disconnection, Division, Line, Separation
Example: The intersection of a plane and a cone.
Unprecedented (adjective)
Never done or known before. अभूतपूर्व
Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled
Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary
Example: The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.
Declaration (noun)
Openly or formally asserted or announced. घोषित
Synonyms: Proclaim, Announce, State, Communicate
Antonyms: Conceal, Contradict, Deny, Forget
Example: The man, who has not been named, was declared dead at the scene.
Erupted (verb)
Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. फूटना
Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode
Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion
Example: The volcano erupted with tremendous force.
Dignitaries (noun)
A person considered to be important because of high rank or office. पदाधिकारी
Synonyms: Notable, Luminary, Personage, Worthy
Antonyms: Nonentity, Nobody
Example: The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.
Accession (noun)
The time when someone starts a position of authority, especially a king or queen परिग्रहण
Synonyms: Enlargement, Extension, Accretion, Addition
Antonyms: Abridgment, Compression, Decrease, Reduction
Example: The accession of the new president was a splendid pageant.
Insisted (verb)
The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done. आग्रह
Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant
Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate
Example: She was fired from her job at the insistence of the mayor.
Retain (verb)
Continue to have (something) बनाए रखा
Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain
Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess
Example: She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
Accomplished (adjective)
Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity. कुशल
Synonyms: Expert, Skilled, Masterly, Virtuoso
Antonyms: Clumsy, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept
Example: She has the confidence of an accomplished athlete.
Sovereign (noun)
Supreme power or authority. संप्रभुता
Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power
Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation
Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.
Presides (verb)
Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering. अध्यक्षता
Synonyms: Conduct, Run, Lead, Guide
Antonyms: Follow, Obey, Aresbandon, Give Up
Example: He presided at the trial of the Maguire Seven.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 18 Jan 2024Several passengers were left stranded at New Delhi Railway Station as several trains were running late due to dense fog.
The Delhiites on Wednesday once again woke up to dense fog and a freezing day that hit flight and rail operations, leaving thousands of passengers waiting for hours at the airport and railway stations.
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1. Synonym of Ambush
2. Antonym of Insisted
3. Synonym of Domination
4. Antonym of Vigilant
5. Synonym of Conventional
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