10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Preliminary (adjective)
Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important. प्रारंभिक
Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening
Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing
Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.
Eligible (adjective)
Having the right to do or obtain something. योग्य
Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable
Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible
Example: She is eligible to be (elected) president.
Pledged (verb)
Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise. गिरवी
Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated
Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey
Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.
Campaign (noun)
A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim. अभियान
Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.
Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.
Example: I'd better get my campaign manager cracking.
Protests (noun)
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. विरोध
Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.
Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.
Example: The decision was protested by dozens of people.
Soaring (verb)
To fly high in the air. ऊँचे उड़ना
Synonyms: Wing, Climb, Rise, Mount.
Antonyms: Plummet, Decline, Decrease, Fall.
Example: Stock prices are beginning to soar.
Evacuating (verb)
The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe निकास
Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying
Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance
Example: They organised the evacuation of the town.
Offensive (adjective)
To hurt somebody’s feelings. अपमानित
Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm
Example: The smell of ash offended him.
Conflict (noun)
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. टकराव
Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition
Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm
Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.
Wounded (adjective)
Causing physical injury. घायल
Synonyms: Injure, Hurt, Damage, Harm
Antonyms: Mild, Nice, Complimentary, Flattering
Example: She suffered a knife wound to her thigh.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 19 Feb 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Conflict
2. Antonym of Evacuating
3. Synonym of Wounded
4. Antonym of Protests
5. Synonym of Eligible
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