20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Vows (noun)
Solemnly promise to do a specified thing. शपथ
Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach
Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.
Fraught (adjective)
Causing or affected by anxiety or stress. व्याकुल
Synonyms: Charged, Filled, Replete, Abounding
Antonyms: Quiet, Easy, Tranquil, Peaceful
Example: The situation was fraught with danger.
Certain (adjective)
Without doubt ज़रूर
Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely
Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally
Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.
Apparent (adjective)
Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible
Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal
Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.
Consequences (noun)
A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning
Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.
Contingent (adjective)
Subject to chance. निर्भर
Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen
Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned
Example: Our plans are contingent on the weather.
Invasion (noun)
An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण
Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure
Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal
Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.
Emphasized (verb)
Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. बल देना
Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight
Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate
Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.
Sovereignty (noun)
Supreme power or authority. संप्रभुता
Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power
Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation
Example: It is time to reclaim our basic sovereignty, the power to decide for ourselves.
Threats (noun)
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी
Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces
Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.
Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.
Intercepted (verb)
The action or fact of preventing someone or something from continuing to a destination. पाबंदी
Synonyms: Interference, Stopping, Interfering With, Interposing.
Antonyms: Miss, Drop, Fumble, Release
Example: Detectives have been intercepting her mail.
Apprehension (noun)
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. आशंका
Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread
Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty
Example: There is growing apprehension that fighting will begin again.
Intervention (noun)
The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process हस्तक्षेप
Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration
Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join
Example: Military intervention in the crisis.
Intimidated (verb)
The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated. धमकी
Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.
Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.
Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.
Vandalizing (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.
Breach (verb)
Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence). उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture
Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture
Example: He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.
Enhanced (verb)
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of. बढ़ाने
Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt
Example: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.
Prominence (noun)
Important or famous. प्रमुख
Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging
Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
Snatching (verb)
Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way. छीन लिया
Synonyms: Appropriated, Kidnapped, Seized, Stolen
Antonyms: Missed, Released, Discharged, Freed
Example: Kidnappers snatched the girl from her bedroom.
Refrain (noun)
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.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 5 Mar 2024Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed India’s unemployment rate is double compared to Pakistan’s and said the situation has been the outcome of the poor financial politics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Congress scion said the government’s policies have resulted in the ‘destruction of small and medium enterprises in the country’. He said India is even performing worse than Bhutan and Bangladesh on economic and job parameters.
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1. Synonym of Vows
2. Antonym of Enhanced
3. Synonym of Contingent
4. Antonym of Threats
5. Synonym of Refrain
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