Raghav chadha suspension sc suggests aap mp to tender unconditional apology to rs chairperson

The Hindustan Times

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Faction (noun)

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics. दल

Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are factions within groups and groups within factions.

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.

Scrambling (noun)

The action of scrambling up or over rough or steep ground, especially as a leisure activity. संघर्ष

Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble

Antonyms: Dawdle, Crawl, Amble, Stroll.

Example: We scrambled up the hill.

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.

Violent (adjective)

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. हिंसा

Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Clash, Confusion

Antonyms: Calm, Health, Kindness, Method

Example: They need to learn how to settle their arguments without resorting to violence.

Vandalized (verb)

Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property). तोड़-फोड़

Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash

Antonyms: Aid, Advancement, Advice

Example: Our car was vandalized in the parking lot.

Refrain (verb)

Stop oneself from doing something. प्रतिबंधित किया

Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb

Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On

Example: I was going to make a joke but I refrained.

Demonstrator (noun)

To show something clearly by giving proof प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना

Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.

Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.

Chaotic (adjective)

In a state of chaos. अस्‍त व्‍यस्‍त

Synonyms: Disorderly, Disordered, Disorganized, Confused

Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Harmonized, Normal.

Example: My house is chaotic but it's great fun.

Insisting (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.

Inspect (verb)

To look at something closely or in great detail. निरीक्षित

Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer

Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.

Extending (adjective)

Made larger विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He extended a hand in greeting.

Ensure (verb)

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

Infrastructure (noun)

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. आधारिक संरचना

Synonyms: Architecture, Structure, Framework, Configuration.

Antonyms: Dissolution, Disarrangement, Chaos, Confusion

Example: More money is needed to save the crumbling infrastructure of the nation's rural areas.

Maintain (verb)

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. अनुरक्षित

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: The king swears he will maintain the laws of God.

Designated (verb)

Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post. नामित

Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate

Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled

Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.

Expressed (verb)

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions. व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He expressed an interest in the product.

Residential (adjective)

A person's home, especially a large and impressive one. निवास स्थान

Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall

Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office

Example: He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex.

Allotted (verb)

A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers. आवंटन

Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant

Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection

Example: I was allotted a little room in the servants' block.

Carved (verb)

An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work. नक्काशी

Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash

Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase

Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.

The editorial

Source: The Hindustan Times · 5 Nov 2023

The court said that the Rajya Sabha chairperson is to sympathetically consider the apology of the AAP lawmaker and try to find a way forward.

The Supreme Court on Friday suggested Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha to meet Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and tender an unconditional apology on the select committee controversy, PTI reported.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Maintain

2. Antonym of Inspect

3. Synonym of Refrain

4. Antonym of Chaotic

5. Synonym of Residential

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