10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Fragile (adjective)
Easily broken or damaged. कमज़ोर
Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail
Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial
Example: A small, fragile old lady.
Hurdle (noun)
One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump. बाधा
Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier
Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease
Example: He won a medal in the high hurdles.
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.
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.
Ousted (verb)
Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place. बेदख़ल
Synonyms: Dismissed, Ejected, Banished, Chased
Antonyms: Received, Admitted, Accepted, Took
Example: The army ousted him in a coup.
Scrutiny (noun)
Critical observation or examination. जांच
Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study
Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.
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.
Employ (verb)
Having a paid job. कार्यरत
Synonyms: Engaged, Hired, Occupied, Busy
Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Unemployed, Unengaged
Example: Part-time workers accounted for 29.3% of the employed population last year.
Regulating (verb)
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. नियमों
Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act
Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement
Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.
Cautioned (verb)
Say something as a warning. आगाह
Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect
Example: He cautioned me and let me go.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 3 Nov 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Hurdle
2. Antonym of Employ
3. Synonym of Cautioned
4. Antonym of Retain
5. Synonym of Prescribed
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