20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Seized (verb)
A length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying. अधिकार
Synonyms: Grab, Grasp, Snatch, Arresting
Antonyms: Free, Give, Let Go, Loose
Example: He seized the chance/initiative/opportunity to present his ideas to his boss.
Substantial (adjective)
Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. मूल
Synonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Significant, Sizeable
Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsequential, Nominal, Negligible
Example: These changes are more symbolic than substantive.
Incriminating (adjective)
Making someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing. बरामद
Synonyms: Implicate, Involve, Blame, Accuse
Antonyms: Exonerate, Vindicate, Absolve, Acquit
Example: He was arrested with several incriminating documents.
Detecting (verb)
Discover or identify the presence or existence of. पता लगाना
Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented
Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound
Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.
Requisite (adjective)
Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. मांग
Synonyms: Necessary, Required, Prerequisite, Essential
Antonyms: Inessential, Noncrucial, Secondary, Unimportant
Example: She gave all the notices and all the necessary requisites.
Inspected (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.
Declaring (verb)
Openly or formally asserted or announced. घोषित
Synonyms: Proclaim, Announce, State, Communicate
Antonyms: Conceal, Contradict, Deny, Forget
Example: The man, who has not been named, was declared dead at the scene.
Concluded (verb)
Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case. निर्णायक
Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious
Example: The data is far from conclusive.
Premises (noun)
A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context. घर
Synonyms: Property, Site, Establishment, Office
Antonyms: Denial, Reality, Rejection, Fact
Example: There is a kitchen on the premises.
Allegation (noun)
Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. कथित
Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent
Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.
Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the alleged victim.
Context (noun)
The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. प्रसंग
Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors
Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness
Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.
Inaugural (adjective)
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period). अभिषेक करना
Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute
Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish
Example: The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.
Coordination (noun)
The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well समन्वय
Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness
Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination.
Beneficial (adjective)
A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy. लाभार्थियों
Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient
Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor
Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole beneficiary of her death.
Progressively (adverb)
Using modern methods and ideas प्रगतिशील
Synonyms: Moderate, Reformer, Centrist, Broad
Antonyms: Revolutionary, Extremist, Conservative, Revolutionist
Example: The most progressive art school in Britain.
Privileged (adjective)
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. सुविधा
Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization
Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss
Example: Having been born to privilege in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.
Reiterated (verb)
Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. दोहराया
Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate
Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.
Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
Neutral (adjective)
Make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect. निष्क्रिय
Synonyms: Counteract, Offset, Counterbalance, Counterpoise
Antonyms: Aid, Approve, Encourage, Establish.
Example: The soldiers tried to neutralize the attack by dividing the invading army.
Resolution (noun)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़
Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate
Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative
Example: She is a resolute competitor.
Diplomatic (adjective)
Of or concerning diplomacy कूटनीतिक
Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic
Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless
Example: The two countries have had no diplomatic relations since.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 25 Mar 2024The planned launch of Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) was abruptly canceled mere seconds before its scheduled departure on Thursday. Set for lift-off from Baikonur spaceport in Kazakhstan, the spacecraft was to transport astronauts from Russia, the United States, and Belarus.
The cancellation, occurring precisely at 4:21 pm Moscow time (1321 GMT), unfolded as the engines failed to ignite, halting the countdown in a critical moment while the crew members were secured in the spacecraft.
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1. Synonym of Concluded
2. Antonym of Reiterated
3. Synonym of Diplomatic
4. Antonym of Context
5. Synonym of Inspected
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