20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Nomination (noun)
Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award. मनोनीत
Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called
Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired
Example: We expect the party to nominate him for president.
Associated (adjective)
Connected with something else. संबंधित
Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied
Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct
Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.
Alliance (noun)
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. संधि
Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat
Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance
Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.
Emerged (verb)
Move out of or away from something and become visible. प्रकट होना
Synonyms: Appear, Surface, Materialize, Come Out
Antonyms: Disappear, Drop, Leave, Finish
Example: The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.
Extended (adjective)
Made larger विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Tenure (noun)
The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied. कार्यकाल
Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence
Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience
Example: During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.
Massive (adjective)
Exceptionally large. बड़ा
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant
Example: The fort had massive walls.
Priority (noun)
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.
Reverberating (verb)
To be repeated several times as it comes off different surfaces गूंजना
Synonyms: Echo, Resound, React, Rebound
Antonyms: Quieten, Hollow, Cavernous, Faint
Example: At night, screams could be heard reverberating around the walls of the buildings.
Rampant (adjective)
Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that is very difficult to control अनियंत्रित
Synonyms: Excessive, Flagrant, Growing, Prevalent
Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Moderate, Moral
Example: A rich soil soon becomes home to rampant weeds.
Lauds (noun)
Highly praised or admired. प्रशंसा करना
Synonyms: Renowned, Cheered, Extolled, Hailed
Antonyms: Slammed, Knocked, Panned, Disparaged
Example: Many people lauded her efforts to help the poor.
Activists (noun)
A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change. कार्यकर्ता
Synonyms: Campaigner, Reformer, Demonstrator, Champion
Antonyms: Passive, Conservative, Peaceful, Protest
Example: There his palace is besieged by human rights activists.
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.
Agitation (noun)
Make (someone) troubled or nervous. घबरा देना
Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing
Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful
Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.
Avail (verb)
Help or benefit. लाभ
Synonyms: Account, Advantage, Applicability, Appropriateness
Antonyms: Disservice, Worsen, Act
Example: he pleaded with her to no avail.
Grant (verb)
Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed
Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny
Example: We haven't yet been granted access to the archive.
Accompaniment (noun)
Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort. के साथ
Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed
Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded
Example: She will accompany me to the store.
Determination (noun)
The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction
Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
Scrapped (noun)
A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used. रद्दी
Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut
Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce
Example: He jotted it down on a scrap of paper.
Assured (verb)
Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन
Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress
Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 22 Sep 2023Goldy Brar, who is believed to be hiding in Canada, is charged under at least 13 criminal cases including murder and arms smuggling.
The Punjab Police on Thursday launched a state-wide crackdown in several districts to arrest close aides of wanted gangster Goldy Brar, an accused in connection with slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala's killing. The gangster is suspected to be hiding in Canada and has alleged connection with pro-Khalistan extremists.
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1. Synonym of Scrapped
2. Antonym of Nomination
3. Synonym of Agitation
4. Antonym of Grant
5. Synonym of Avail
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