10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Coalition (noun)
A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. गठबंधन
Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation
Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution
Example: The groups united to form a coalition.
Province (noun)
A principal administrative division of a country or empire. प्रांत
Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department
Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation
Example: Other provinces have funded various projects over the years.
Mandate (noun)
The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election. अधिदेश
Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.
Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.
Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.
Consultative (adjective)
Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional). परामर्श
Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply
Example: She consulted many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.
Strapped (adjective)
Short of money. तंगी
Synonyms: Impoverished, Beggared, Broke, Dirt Poor
Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy, Untied, Unstrapped
Example: There was a box strapped to the floor beneath the bench.
Negotiating (verb)
Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत
Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal
Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up
Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.
Crucial (adjective)
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
Recognize (verb)
Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again. मान्यता-प्राप्त
Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived
Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.
Curb (noun)
A check or restraint on something. नियंत्रण
Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake
Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express
Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.
Maneuvers (noun)
Move skillfully or carefully. पैंतरेबाज़ी
Synonyms: Action, Manipulation, Measure, Movement
Antonyms: Cessation, Ignorance, Inaction, Inactivity
Example: We attempted to manoeuvre the canoe closer to him.
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Source: The Hindu · 17 Feb 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Crucial
2. Antonym of Recognize
3. Synonym of Strapped
4. Antonym of Mandate
5. Synonym of Curb
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