20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Massive (adjective)
Exceptionally large. बड़ा
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant
Example: The fort had massive walls.
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.
Enhancing (verb)
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of. बढ़ाने
Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt
Example: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.
Divert (verb)
Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another. ध्यान हटाना
Synonyms: Alter, Deflect, Redirect, Switch
Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Anger, Be Direct
Example: Police diverted traffic to a side street.
Reducing (verb)
The action or fact of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. कमी
Synonyms: Contraction, Cutback, Devaluation, Discount
Antonyms: Increase, Enlargement, Addition, Gain
Example: Many voters want to see some reduction of the deficit.
Urge (verb)
The action of urging someone to do something. आग्रह
Synonyms: Appetite, Compulsion, Craving, Impulse
Antonyms: Disgust, Dislike, Distaste, Hate
Example: I can never resist the urge to laugh.
Pitched (verb)
Sloping and not flat. ढलवाँ
Synonyms: Throw, Toss, Fling, Flip
Antonyms: Depart, Disarrange, Displace, Forget
Example: She was calling out to him in a high-pitched sound.
Inaugurated (verb)
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.
Establishing (noun)
The action of establishing something or being established. प्रतिष्ठानों
Synonyms: Formation, Formulation, Founding, Inauguration
Antonyms: Abolition, Closing, Closure, Disbanding
Example: The establishment of a business.
Development (noun)
The process of developing or being developed. विकास
Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat
Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.
Attended (verb)
Be present at (an event, meeting, or function). उपस्थित
Synonyms: Charged, Filled, Replete, Abounding
Antonyms: Abandoned, Desecrated, Forgotten, Unnoticed.
Example: She attends a school in the city.
Predecessor (noun)
The person who was in the job or position before the person who is in it now. पूर्ववर्ती अधिकारी
Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent
Antonyms: Successor, Follow-Up
Example: My predecessor worked in this job for twelve years.
Prioritizing (verb)
Designate or treat (something) as being very or most important. प्राथमिकता देना
Synonyms: Grade, Order, Place, Range
Antonyms: Cancel, Disorder, Disorganize, Disperse
Example: It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.
Accusing (verb)
A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. आरोपी
Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted
Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged
Example: He was accused of stealing the money.
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.
Criticism (noun)
What you think is bad about somebody/something. आलोचना
Synonyms: Censure, Reproval, Condemnation, Denunciation
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate.
Example: There was much public criticism directed at the senator.
Appeal (verb)
Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request. याचना करना
Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal
Example: The mayor made an appeal to the people of the city to stay calm.
Formulate (verb)
Create or prepare methodically. तैयार
Synonyms: Codify, Define, Develop, Devise
Antonyms: Disorganize, Destroy, Halt, Raze
Example: Little by little, he formulated his plan for escape.
Perspective (noun)
The art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other. परिप्रेक्ष्य
Synonyms: Outlook, Position, Viewpoint, Standpoint
Antonyms: Ignorance, Naivete, Cluelessness, Incomprehension
Example: Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject.
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.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 12 May 2023The political crisis engulfing Pakistan is eroding hopes that the South Asian country can get its much-needed programme with the International Monetary Fund back on track soon and escape a full-blown debt crunch, analysts said.
Violent clashes between supporters of Imran Khan and police broke out across the country after Pakistan's anti-corruption agency arrested the former prime minister on Tuesday.
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1. Synonym of Raised
2. Antonym of Establishing
3. Synonym of Attended
4. Antonym of Pitched
5. Synonym of Probably
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