Pakistan 28 people killed 20 injured as bus falls into rocky ravine

The Hindustan Times

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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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.

Inspect (verb)

To look at something closely or in great detail निरीक्षित

Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer

Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.

Recognize (verb)

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again. मान्यता-प्राप्त

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.

Stability (noun)

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change स्थिर

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to stabilize.

Suspended (noun)

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.

Negligence (noun)

Suffering a lack of proper care. उपेक्षित

Synonyms: Abandon, Forsake, Mistreated, Abandoned

Antonyms: Cherish, Look After, Neat, Clean

Example: The building has been neglected for years.

Existence (noun)

The fact or state of living or having objective reality. अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent

Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality

Example: The existence of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.

Drastic (adjective)

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect. भीषण

Synonyms: Dire, Forceful, Harsh, Radical

Antonyms: Nice, Little, Incomplete, Moderate

Example: They are facing a drastic reduction in their budget.

Furious (adjective)

Full of anger or energy. तीव्र

Synonyms: Desperate, Enraged, Fierce, Frantic

Antonyms: Calm, Cheerful, Gentle, Happy

Example: He drove at a furious speed.

Vicinity (noun)

The area near or surrounding a particular place. पड़ोस

Synonyms: Environs, Neighborhood, Proximity, District

Antonyms: Distance, Whole, Remoteness

Example: Are there any good schools in the vicinity?

Abrogation (noun)

Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement). निरस्त करना

Synonyms: Abolish, Annul, Invalidate, Nullify

Antonyms: Approve, Enact, Pass, Permit

Example: He seemed to abrogate his duty to withhold law and order.

Massive (adjective)

Exceptionally large. बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had massive walls.

Contesting (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.

Thrive (verb)

Prosperous and growing. बढ़ता

Synonyms: Comfortable, Substantial, Opulent, Monied.

Antonyms: Unsuccessful, Depressed, Failed, Unhealthy.

Example: The dog is thriving in its new home.

Encouraged (verb)

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). प्रोत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.

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.

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.

Perspective (noun)

A particular way of considering something. परिप्रेक्ष्य

Synonyms: Outlook, Position, Viewpoint, Standpoint

Antonyms: Ignorance, Naivete, Cluelessness, Incomprehension

Example: Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject.

Embraced (verb)

To accept something enthusiastically. संमिलित करना

Synonyms: Grasp, Clasp, Clinch, Cling

Antonyms: Free, Give, Loose, Release

Example: She ran to him and he embraced her.

Bifurcation (noun)

The state of being divided into two branches or parts. विभाजन

Synonyms: Complication, Consequence, Branch, Breaking

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Juncture

Example: The bifurcation of the profession.

The editorial

Source: The Hindustan Times · 31 May 2024

A speeding passenger bus fell from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwest Pakistan early Wednesday, killing at least 28 people.

A speeding passenger bus fell from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwest Pakistan early Wednesday, killing at least 28 people and injuring 20 others, officials said.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Drastic

2. Antonym of Thrive

3. Synonym of Negligence

4. Antonym of Inspect

5. Synonym of Stability

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