20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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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.
Varied (adjective)
Incorporating a number of different types or elements. विभिन्न
Synonyms: Diverse, Assorted, Diversified, Miscellaneous
Antonyms: Uniform, Same, Similar, Like
Example: We try to eat a more varied diet.
Surge (noun)
Increase suddenly and powerfully. बढ़ती
Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen
Example: We all surged toward the door.
Pandemic (noun)
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time. महामारी
Synonyms: Widespread, Prevalent, Pervasive, Global
Antonyms: Exclusive, Extraordinary, Incomplete, Individual
Example: Their arrival in the colony could not have been more badly timed, coinciding with the 1918 influenza pandemic.
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.
Appeal (verb)
Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request. याचना करना
Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal
Example: The mayor made an appeal to the people of the city to stay calm.
Certainly (adverb)
Without doubt ज़रूर
Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely
Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally
Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.
Defeated (adjective)
Having been beaten in a battle or other contest. पराजित
Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed
Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing
Example: She was defeated by the last steep hill.
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.
Intention (noun)
An aim or plan इरादा
Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective
Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial
Example: She announced her intention to run for governor.
Malicious (adjective)
Characterized by malice. दुर्भावनापूर्ण
Synonyms: Spiteful, Malevolent, Hostile, Bitter
Antonyms: Benevolent, Assisting, Decent, Forgiving
Example: The referee said there was no malicious intent.
Provision (noun)
The action of providing or supplying something for use. प्रावधान
Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering
Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison
Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.
Sought (verb)
To try to find or get something. तलाश करना
Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased
Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected
Example: He sought help from the police.
Designated (verb)
Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post. नामित
Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate
Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled
Example: She has been designated to organize the meeting.
Influence (noun)
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination
Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance
Example: His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.
Spreading (verb)
Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length. प्रसार
Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive
Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment
Example: The newspaper was spread across his lap.
Indulging (verb)
Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. लिप्त
Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate
Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect
Example: She has never been one to indulge in gossip.
Coordination (noun)
The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well समन्वय
Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness
Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination.
Stern (adjective)
Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor. गंभीर, कठोर
Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Grim, Firm
Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Easygoing, Soft
Example: The teacher gave a stern warning to the students about cheating during exams.
Impunity (noun)
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. दण्डमुक्ति
Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Freedom, Protection
Antonyms: Accountability, Liability, Punishment, Responsibility
Example: The corrupt officials acted with impunity, knowing they would not face any consequences.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 21 Nov 2024Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election was just the latest in a long line of losses for incumbent parties; issues driving voter discontent have varied widely, though there has been almost universal malaise since the COVID-19 pandemic as people, businesses struggle to get back on their feet.
Whether on the Left or the Right, regardless of how long they have been in power, sitting governments around the world have been drubbed this year by disgruntled voters in what has been called the “super year” for elections.
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1. Synonym of Indulging
2. Antonym of Provision
3. Synonym of Impunity
4. Antonym of Defeated
5. Synonym of Appeal
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