20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Consent (Noun)
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. अनुमति
Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent
Example: He was reluctant at first but finally consented.
Convince (Verb)
Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real. ठोस
Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent
Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective
Example: Your argument isn't very convincing.
Express (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
Ambitious (Adjective )
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी
Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy
Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy
Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.
Comprising (Verb)
Be made up of. शामिल
Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect
Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.
Prestige (Noun)
Inspiring respect and admiration प्रतिष्ठित
Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable
Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble
Example: It's one of the most prestigious schools in the country.
Acquisition (Noun)
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum. अधिग्रहण
Synonyms: Addition, Gain, Procurement, Purchase
Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Misplacing, Drop
Example: Jarrett's acquisition of skills was no less driven.
Suspected (Verb)
Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध
Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick
Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy
Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.
Contest (Verb)
Engage in competition to attain (a position of power). चुनाव लड़ा
Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned
Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.
Extract (Verb)
Remove or take out, especially by effort or force. निकालना
Synonyms: Excerpt, Juice, Quotation, Abstract
Antonyms: Refusal, Give, Disperse, Spread
Example: Yeast extract can be used in bread making.
Despite (Preposition)
Without being affected by बावजूद
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
Existence (Noun)
The fact or state of living or having objective reality. अस्तित्व
Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent
Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality
Example: The existence of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.
Except (Preposition)
Someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way. अपवाद
Synonyms: Objection, Complaint, Question, Criticism
Antonyms: Approval, Willingness, Agreement, Sanction
Example: There is one notable exception to this rule.
Starve (Verb)
Suffering or death caused by lack of food. भुखमरी
Synonyms: Deprivation, Famine, Malnutrition, Inanition
Antonyms: Satisfaction, Satiation, Fullness, Satiety
Example: Thousands died of starvation
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.
Complicated (Adjective )
To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand. जटिल बनाना
Synonyms: convolute, impede, involve, muddle
Antonyms: enlighten, explain, order, arrange
Example: All he does is complicate things
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.
Scarcity (Noun)
Insufficiency or shortness of supply. कमी
Synonyms: Dearth, Drought, Famine, Inadequacy
Antonyms: Abundance, Sufficiency, Excess, Plenty
Example: The growing scarcity of resources.
Partially (Adverb)
Not completely. अंशत:
Synonyms: Moderately, Partly, Somewhat, Incompletely
Antonyms: Completely, Totally, Wholly
Example: The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
Humiliate (Verb)
Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride. अपमानित
Synonyms: Confuse, Crush, Degrade, Demean
Antonyms: Encourage, Honor, Praise, Promote
Example: You'll humiliate me in front of the whole school.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 16 May 2024The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre to prevent the misuse of names of national icons and freedom fighters for personal gains, saying that the plea was politically motivated and asked as to why it was becoming a ‘political arena’. The PIL alleged use of freedom fighters Dr B R Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the background during his addresses.
‘Why has this Court become a political arena,’ asked a bench comprising justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta.
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1. Synonym of Despite
2. Antonym of Convince
3. Synonym of Existence
4. Antonym of Starve
5. Synonym of Scarcity
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