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The Hindu Editorial | 14 June 2024

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Comprises (verb)

Be made up of. शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.

Regulations (noun)

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. नियमों

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.

Detection (noun)

Discover or identify the presence or existence of. पता लगाना

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to detect the presence of alcohol in the blood.

Incumbents (adjective)

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. अवलंबी

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary

Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender

Example: The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office.

Disproportionately (adverb)

To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else. अनुपातहीन

Synonyms: Extremely, Immensely, Improperly, Inordinately

Antonyms: Balanced, Counterbalanced, Equitable, Moderate

Example: This act was found to be objectionable by some residents who stated that the new seventh district was disproportionately large.

Evolving (verb)

Develop gradually. उभरती

Synonyms: Immature, Incipient, Undeveloped, Beginning

Antonyms: Adult, Developed, Grown, Mature

Example: The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million-dollar organization.

Prospective (adjective)

The possibility that something good might happen in the future. संभावनाओं

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Incumbent, Awardee, Noncandidate, Inductee

Example: She has good career prospects.

Mandated (verb)

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.

Conglomerate (noun)

A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together. संगुटिका

Synonyms: Mixture, Mingling, Combination, Amalgamation

Antonyms: Like, Same, Similar, Unvaried

Example: Atoms which conglomerate at the center.

Initiative (noun)

Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation. पहल

Synonyms: Enterprise, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness, Capability.

Antonyms: Cowardice, Idleness, Inactivity, Indifference.

Example: There's talk of a new peace initiative.

Sacked (verb)

An act of dismissing someone from employment. बर्खास्त

Synonyms: Bag, Cloth, Gunny, Wrapping

Antonyms: Contamination, Activation, Newness, Continuance

Example: He drew his rifle from its sacking cover.

Integrity (noun)

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. अखंडता

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of integrity.

Defeat (verb)

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.

Exposing (verb)

Make (something) visible by uncovering it. उजागर

Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered

Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked

Example: The film had been exposed for too long.

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.

Intense (adjective)

The quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect. गहन

Synonyms: Anxiety, Concentration, Depth, Emotion

Antonyms: Apathy, Calm, Ease, Enervation

Example: The pain grew in intensity.

Indulged (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.

Compensation (noun)

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury. मुआवज़ा

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation.

Purportedly (adverb)

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so. कथित

Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure

Example: He forged documents which purported to show that his companies had vast resources.

Evoked (verb)

To make someone remember something or feel an emotion. आह्वान करना

Synonyms: Elicited, Inspired, Elicit, Invoke

Antonyms: Missed, Neglected, Decrease, Ignore

Example: The speech evoked great anger.

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Source: The Hindu Editorial | 14 June 2024 · 14 Jun 2024

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1. Synonym of Faction

2. Antonym of Conglomerate

3. Synonym of Integrity

4. Antonym of Initiative

5. Synonym of Intense

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