20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Delicate (adjective)
Very fine in texture or structure. नाज़ुक
Synonyms: Delicious, Delightful, Elegant, Exquisite
Antonyms: Callous, Crude, Firm, Hard
Example: He had delicate hands.
Hostile (adjective)
Unfriendly विरोधी
Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious
Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly
Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.
Massive (adjective)
Exceptionally large. बड़ा
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant
Example: The fort had massive walls.
Disrupted (verb)
Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित
Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix
Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up
Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.
Negotiated (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.
Conservative (adjective)
Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. अनुदार
Synonyms: Traditional, Conventional, Orthodox, Stable
Antonyms: Incautious, Changeable, Inconstant, Unfixed
Example: The new judge is 50-year-old David Suitor who's regarded as a conservative.
Legitimacy (noun)
In a way that conforms to the law or to rules. जायज
Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly
Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly
Example: We support legitimately elected governments.
Implementation (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.
Dwindling (adjective)
Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number. क्षीण होना
Synonyms: Diminishing, Depleting, Reducing, Decreasing
Antonyms: Energized, Refreshed, Increasing, Expanding
Example: Support for the party is dwindling.
Cohesive (adjective)
United and working together effectively. जोड़ने वाला
Synonyms: Symmetric, Symmetrical, Coordinated, Compatible
Antonyms: Unequal, Uneven, Disordered, Irregular
Example: His family is very cohesive compared with mine.
Necessitated (verb)
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.
Simultaneous (adjective)
At the same time. एक साथ
Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once
Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.
Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed simultaneously.
Anonymity (noun)
The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी
Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere
Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity
Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
Betrayed (verb)
Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy. धोखा
Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead
Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness
Example: They betrayed their country by selling its secrets to other governments.
Substantial (adjective)
Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. मूल
Synonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Significant, Sizeable
Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsequential, Nominal, Negligible
Example: These changes are more symbolic than substantive.
Pitted (adjective)
Covered with holes or low areas. गड्ढे
Synonyms: Pocked, Rutted, Undulating, Wavy
Antonyms: Smooth, Flat, Even, Aligned
Example: Her skin was pitted by acne.
Palpable (adjective)
So obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Apparent, Certain, Conspicuous, Credible
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Concealed, Doubtful, Dubious
Example: There was palpable relief at the news.
Sailing through (verb)
To move or proceed through in an easy, quick, and smooth way. आसानी से पास हो जाना
Synonyms: Accomplish, Complete, Enact, Enforce
Antonyms: Abandon, Cancel, Fail, Forget
Example: The ball sailed through the open window.
Annoyed (adjective)
Feeling or showing angry irritation. परेशान
Synonyms: Irritated, Bothered, Exasperated, Upset
Antonyms: Pleased, Happy, Satisfied, Content
Example: She gave me an annoyed look.
Arrogance (noun)
The quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people. अहंकार
Synonyms: Superiority, Disdain, Attitude, Haughtiness
Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Unpretentiousness, Shyness
Example: Her arrogance has earned her a lot of enemies.
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Source: The Hindu Editorial | 25 May 2024 · 25 May 2024The Hindu Editorial | 25 May 2024 | The Hindu Analysis | The Hindu Vocab | Carol Mam
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1. Synonym of Legitimacy
2. Antonym of Cohesive
3. Synonym of Delicate
4. Antonym of Negotiated
5. Synonym of Palpable
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