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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Irregularities (noun)

The state or quality of being irregular. अनियमितता

Synonyms: Distortion, Flaw, Inconsistency, Aberration

Antonyms: Perfection, Conformity, Continuation, Regularity

Example: We uncovered irregularities in the town's finances.

Subsidy (noun)

A sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low. अनुवृत्ति

Synonyms: Grant, Allotment, Subvention, Appropriation

Antonyms: Forfeit, Hindrance, Injury, Loss

Example: The company received a substantial government subsidy.

Conduct (noun)

an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability. संचालित

Synonyms: manage, direct, run, control

Antonyms: misdirected, vagrant, wandering

Example: The police are conducting an investigation into last week's robbery.

Scam (noun)

A dishonest scheme. घोटाला

Synonyms: Blackmail, Deceit, Deception, Extortion

Antonyms: Candor, Honesty, Ingenuousness, Sincerity

Example: She was the victim of an insurance scam.

Ensure (verb)

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.

Reached (verb)

Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something. पहुँच गया

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost

Example: She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.

Implement (noun)

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect कार्यान्वयन

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.

Approval (noun)

Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. मंज़ूरी देना

Synonyms: Accredit, Certify, Endorse, Sanction

Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Disapprove, Disallow

Example: I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't approve.

Conspiracy (noun)

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.

Threatened (verb)

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.

Slammed (verb)

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पराजित करना

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He slammed the door in my face.

Proposal (noun)

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others. प्रस्तावित

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists proposed a new theory.

Considering (verb)

By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent काफी

Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly, Unappreciably

Example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.

Consequent (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.

Raised (verb)

Lift or move to a higher position or level. उठाना

Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall

Example: He raised his head and looked around.

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.

Estimation (noun)

Roughly calculated अनुमानित

Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation

Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth

Example: They estimated the distance at about three miles.

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.

Activists (noun)

A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change. कार्यकर्ता

Synonyms: Campaigner, Reformer, Demonstrator, Champion

Antonyms: Passive, Conservative, Peaceful, Protest

Example: There his palace is besieged by human rights activists.

Sighting (adjective)

Not blind देखे

Synonyms: Glimpse, See, Spy, Notice

Antonyms: Blind, Unalert, Unperceptive, Nearsighted

Example: Three days before these tempests commenced, they sighted the capitana, but never saw her again.

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Source: The Hindu · 23 Apr 2023

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1. Synonym of Sighting

2. Antonym of Irregularities

3. Synonym of Threatened

4. Antonym of Conflict

5. Synonym of Considering

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