10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Specified (noun)
For a particular reason, purpose, etc. विशेष रूप से
Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially
Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily
Example: I specifically told you not to do it.
Deterring (verb)
The prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat. निवारण
Synonyms: Discouragement, Instruction, Suppression, Dissuading
Antonyms: Permission, Allowance, Approval, Toleration
Example: They contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of deterrence.
Briefing (noun)
Instructions or information that you are given before something happens. विवरण
Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown
Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long
Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.
Steady (adjective)
Firmly fixed, supported, or balance नियमित
Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Firm, Fixed
Antonyms: Unstable, Loose, Shaky, Unsteadily
Example: There has been a steady increase in prices.
Repatriated (verb)
To send someone back to their own country. स्वदेश लौटाना
Synonyms: Return, Send back, Deport, Restore
Antonyms: Exile, Expel, Banish, Displace
Example: The government repatriated the refugees after the conflict ended.
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.
Induction (noun)
Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization. शामिल
Synonyms: Conscript, Enlist, Inaugurate, Recruit
Antonyms: Close, End, Finish, Expel
Example: She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Necessity (noun)
Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence. जरूरी
Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require
Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.
Example: Reduction in government spending will necessitate further cuts in public services.
Sanctioned (verb)
Official permission to do or change something. मंज़ूरी
Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation
Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal
Example: The government has sanctioned the use of force.
Procurement (noun)
The process of purchasing goods or services, usually in reference to business spending. खरीद
Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit
Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.
The editorial
Source: Word of the day · 4 Nov 2024Use specious to describe an argument that seems to be good, correct, or logical, but is not so. We live on the earth, therefore the earth must be the center of the universe. This has been proven to be a specious theory of the solar system.
Specious is pronounced ‘SPEE-shuhs.’ Something that is specious is attractive in a deceptive way, and if you follow the word's etymology, you'll see why. In Middle English, this adjective meant ‘attractive,’ from Latin speciōsus, ‘showy, beautiful,’ from speciēs, ‘appearance, kind, sort.’
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1. Synonym of Necessity
2. Antonym of Acquisition
3. Synonym of Sanctioned
4. Antonym of Briefing
5. Synonym of Repatriated
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