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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.

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Source: The Hindu · 18 Jan 2024

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

1. Synonym of Accession

2. Antonym of Insisted

3. Synonym of Dignitaries

4. Antonym of Intersection

5. Synonym of Presides

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