20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Legislature (noun)
The legislative body of a country or state. विधान मंडल
Synonyms: Body, Chamber, House, Parliament
Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Subordinate, Non-Administrative
Example: They addressed a petition to the legislature.
Delay (verb)
Make (someone or something) late or slow. विलंब
Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper.
Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning.
Example: The doctor wants to delay surgery for a few weeks.
Consequential (adjective)
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.
Strained (verb)
Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort. खींचना
Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden
Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health
Example: I strained my back trying to lift the couch.
Administrative (adjective)
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc. प्रशासनिक
Synonyms: Bureaucratic, Departmental, Governmental, Legislative
Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Non-Administrative, Subordinate
Example: Administrative work occupies half of my time.
Constitutional (adjective)
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state. संवैधानिक
Synonyms: Democratic, Lawful, Legal, Statutory
Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful
Example: He has a constitutional dislike of controversy.
Statutory (adjective)
Required, permitted, or enacted by statute. वैधानिक
Synonyms: Canon, Law, Ordinance, Precept
Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful
Example: The planners are failing to meet their statutory duty to protect biodiversity.
Resolution (noun)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़
Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate
Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative
Example: She is a resolute competitor.
Quoted (verb)
To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before. दूसरे के शब्दों को उद्धृत करना
Synonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot
Antonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce
Example: He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.
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.
Demonstrate (verb)
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.
Prompting (verb)
To move to action. प्रेरित किया
Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce
Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow
Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.
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.
Claiming (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Condemning (verb)
Express complete disapproval of निंदा
Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize
Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise
Example: We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.
Seeking (verb)
Attempt to find (something). मांगना
Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue
Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find
Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.
Allies (noun)
A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. मित्र-राष्ट्र
Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner
Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe
Example: India and its Asian allies.
Occupied (verb)
Reside or have one's place of business in (a building). कब्जा
Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve
Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse
Example: They have occupied the apartment for three years.
Aimed (verb)
Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target. उद्देश्य
Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed
Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness
Example: He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.
Determination (noun)
The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction
Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 22 Apr 2023The Supreme Court on Thursday said no lawyer can go on strike or abstain from court work and asked all high courts to constitute 'grievance redressal committees' headed by their chief justices to address the problems of advocates.
A bench of Justices MR Shah and Ahsanuddin Amanullah acknowledged members of the Bar might have genuine grievances and a forum must be there where they can ventilate them.
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1. Synonym of Consent
2. Antonym of Constitutional
3. Synonym of Statutory
4. Antonym of Delay
5. Synonym of Seeking
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