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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Procurement (noun)

The action of obtaining or procuring something. वसूली

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.

Claiming (verb)

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.

Indulging (verb)

Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. लिप्त

Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate

Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect

Example: She has never been one to indulge in gossip.

Scam (noun)

A dishonest scheme. घोटाला

Synonyms: Blackmail, Deceit, Deception, Extortion

Antonyms: Candor, Honesty, Ingenuousness, Sincerity

Example: She was the victim of an insurance scam.

Imposed (verb)

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.

Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook

Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.

Irregularities (noun)

The state or quality of being irregular. अनियमितता

Synonyms: Distortion, Flaw, Inconsistency, Aberration

Antonyms: Perfection, Conformity, Continuation, Regularity

Example: We uncovered irregularities in the town's finances.

Prohibition (noun)

The action of forbidding something, especially by law. निषेध

Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring

Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness

Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.

Outreach (noun)

The extent or length of reaching out. आगे निकल जाना

Synonyms: Exceed, Community, Advocacy, Excel.

Antonyms: Recoil, Retract, Withdraw, Flinch.

Example: The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.

Corruption (noun)

Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities. भ्रष्‍टाचार

Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity

Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.

Example: I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.

Campaign (noun)

A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim. अभियान

Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.

Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.

Example: I'd better get my campaign manager cracking.

Erosion (noun)

Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed. कट जाना

Synonyms: Eat, Corrode, Destroy, Gnaw.

Antonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Build, Ignore

Example: Once exposed, soil is quickly eroded by wind and rain.

Monitored (verb)

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time. नजर रखी

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.

Compliance (noun)

The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Example: we monitor firms to ensure compliance with the law.

Proposed (verb)

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others. प्रस्तावित

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists proposed a new theory.

Implementation (noun)

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect कार्यान्वयन

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.

Approval (noun)

Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. मंज़ूरी देना

Synonyms: Accredit, Certify, Endorse, Sanction

Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Disapprove, Disallow

Example: I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't approve.

Suspend (verb)

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.

Recommendation (noun)

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा

Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction

Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation

Accretion (noun)

Growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter. अभिवृद्धि

Synonyms: Accumulation, Collecting, Gathering, Amassing

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Drop, Fall

Example: The accretion of sediments in coastal mangroves.

Evacuation (noun)

The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe निकास

Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying

Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance

Example: They organised the evacuation of the town.

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Source: The Hindu · 28 Jun 2023

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1. Synonym of Imposed

2. Antonym of Implementation

3. Synonym of Suspend

4. Antonym of Campaign

5. Synonym of Irregularities

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