10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Severe (adjective)
Intense. गंभीर
Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical
Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable
Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.
Stated (adjective)
Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing. वर्णन
Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting
Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual
Example: I was simply stating that I agree with the man.
Dwindling (adjective)
Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number. क्षीण होना
Synonyms: Diminishing, Depleting, Reducing, Decreasing
Antonyms: Energized, Refreshed, Increasing, Expanding
Example: Support for the party is dwindling.
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.
Estimated (adjective)
Roughly calculated. अनुमानित
Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion
Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth
Example: They estimated the distance at about three miles.
Abate (verb)
Become less intense or widespread. कम करना
Synonyms: Encouraging, Reassuring, Refreshing, Soothing
Antonyms: Aggravating, Depressing, Dispiriting, Distressing
Example: The storm/wind/rain has started to abate.
Emissions (noun)
The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation. उत्सर्जन
Synonyms: Discharge, Release, Outpouring, Outflow
Antonyms: Absorption, Concealment, Containment, Refrain
Example: Human emissions of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth to warm.
Mediated (verb)
The process of talking to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems. मध्यस्थता
Synonyms: Conciliation, Arbitration, Reconciliation, Intervention
Antonyms: Argument, Contention, Disagreement, Fight
Example: He is refusing to go to mediation.
Aspects (noun)
A particular part or feature of something. पहलू
Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient
Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten
Example: Climate and weather affect every aspect of our lives.
Prescribed (verb)
To authorize or recommend the use of something, such as a medication or a procedure. निर्धारित करना, लिखना
Synonyms: Ordered, Recommended, Directed, Mandated
Antonyms: Prohibited, Optional, Unspecified, Discouraged
Example: The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 28 Oct 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Mediated
2. Antonym of Dwindling
3. Synonym of Stated
4. Antonym of Severe
5. Synonym of Estimated
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