Russia to send 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to gaza

The Hindustan Times

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Priority (noun)

The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others. प्राथमिकता

Synonyms: Arrangement, Preference, Antecedence, Lead

Antonyms: Inferiority, Last, Subservience, Unimportance

Example: Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president.

Amendments (noun)

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make amends by inviting him out to dinner.

References (noun)

The action of mentioning or alluding to something. संदर्भ

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a reference when she applied for the job.

Discretion (noun)

The freedom and power to make decisions by yourself निर्णय

Synonyms: Attention, Foresight, Maturity, Prudence

Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion

Example: He always uses care and discretion when dealing with others.

Laundering (verb)

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally) शोधन

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.

Altering (verb)

Change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way. बदलना

Synonyms: Adjust, Amend, Change, Develop

Antonyms: Remain, Stagnate, Stay, Continue

Example: He altered his will to leave everything to his sister.

Implications (noun)

The effect that something will have on something else in the future. निहितार्थ

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.

Consolidated (verb)

Make (something) physically stronger or more solid. मजबूत

Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate

Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade

Example: The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.

Convening (verb)

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc. आयोजित करना

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate

Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.

Vastly (adverb)

Of very great extent or quantity. विशाल

Synonyms: Ample, Big, Boundless, Broad

Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Ending, Finite

Example: She has a vast amount of knowledge on this subject.

Mobilized (verb)

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. गतिशीलता

Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability

Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immotility, Immovableness

Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.

Incursion (noun)

An invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one. चढ़ाई

Synonyms: Defend, Inability, Praise, Refrain

Antonyms: Aggression, Attack, Foray, Infiltration

Example: There were repeated marine incursions which brought the occasional marine animals into the fossil assemblages.

Brutality (noun)

Savagely violent. कठोर

Synonyms: Savage, Cruel, Vicious, Ferocious

Antonyms: Gentle, Humane, Calm, Courteous

Example: The traffic was brutal on the way to work.

Escalate (verb)

A rapid increase वृद्धि

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further escalation.

Invaded (verb)

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.

Devastating (adjective)

Highly destructive or damaging सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood devastated the town.

Anonymity (noun)

The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.

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.

Hostile (adjective)

Unfriendly विरोधी

Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious

Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly

Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

Impoverished (adjective)

Made poor. गरीब

Synonyms: Barren, Destitute, Distressed, Indigent

Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy, Enlarged, Full

Example: The dictator enriched himself but impoverished his people.

The editorial

Source: The Hindustan Times · 20 Oct 2023

A special plane has taken off from the airport at Ramenskoye near Moscow for El-Arish, in Egypt.

Russia on Thursday sent 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip to be transported from Egypt, Moscow's emergency situations ministry said.

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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 Altering

2. Antonym of Implications

3. Synonym of Laundering

4. Antonym of References

5. Synonym of Convening

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