20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Faction (noun)
A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics. दल
Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority
Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity
Example: There are factions within groups and groups within factions.
Apparently (adjective)
Clearly visible or understood. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible
Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal
Example: From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.
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.
Allotted (adjective)
A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers. आवंटन
Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant
Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection
Example: The allotment of equity securities.
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.
Affidavit (noun)
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. शपथपत्र
Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.
Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.
Example: The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this.
Convene (verb)
To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc. आयोजित करना
Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold
Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate
Example: We convened at the hotel for a seminar.
Resolve (verb)
Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter). समाधान करना
Synonyms: decide, choose, figure, opt
Antonyms: refuse, reject, abstain, decline
Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.
Arise (verb)
Emerge. उठना
Synonyms: Appear, Begin, Crop Up, Derive
Antonyms: Cause, Disappear, End, Finish
Example: These problems arise when people try to avoid responsibility.
Violated (verb)
Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement). उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey
Example: He was arrested for violating his parole.
Embark (verb)
Begin (a course of action). प्रारंभ
Synonyms: Commence, Enter, Launch, Board
Antonyms: Cease, End, Finish, Stop
Example: She's embarking on a new career.
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.
Bagging (noun)
Succeed in killing or catching (an animal). शिकार करना
Synonyms: Apprehend, Capture, Collar, Gain
Antonyms: Fail, Forfeit, Free, Give
Example: The hunters bagged four deer.
Culminate (verb)
To reach a final result. समापन हुआ
Synonyms: Cap, Climax, Conclude, Terminate
Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Open, Start
Example: Today this campaign culminated in a mass rally in London.
Emerged (verb)
Move out of or away from something and become visible. प्रकट होना
Synonyms: Appear, Surface, Materialize, Come Out
Antonyms: Disappear, Drop, Leave, Finish
Example: The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.
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.
Proposed (verb)
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.
Resigns (verb)
Leave a job or office. इस्तीफा
Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive
Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come
Example: The senator was forced to resign his position.
Probe (noun)
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. जांच
Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny
Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.
Example: He didn't like the police probing him about his past.
Corruption (noun)
Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities. भ्रष्टाचार
Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.
Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.
Example: I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 23 Feb 2024Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te on Wednesday said he supports ‘firm law enforcement‘ by the island’s coast guard but hopes to avoid a ‘similar situation’ after two Chinese nationals died in a boat incident.
The Chinese boat carrying four people capsized last week near Taiwan’s Kinmen islands while pursued by the Taiwanese coast guard, throwing all onboard into the water.
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1. Synonym of Aimed
2. Antonym of Resigns
3. Synonym of Arise
4. Antonym of Resolve
5. Synonym of Emerged
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