20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Expunged (verb)
Obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). मिटाना
Synonyms: Erase, Remove, Delete, Rub Out
Antonyms: Add, Bear, Create, Establish
Example: His record was expunged after he completed a rehabilitation program.
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.
Arbitrary (adjective)
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. मनमाना
Synonyms: Capricious, Whimsical, Random, Chance.
Antonyms: Rational, Reasoned.
Example: An arbitrary number has been assigned to each district.
Dignity (noun)
The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. गरिमा
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
Federal (adjective)
A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs. संघ
Synonyms: Confederacy, Union, Coalition, Alliance.
Antonyms: Division, Separation, Disunion.
Example: The organization emerged from a federation of six national agencies.
Exclusion (noun)
Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege. छोड़ा गया
Synonyms: Shut Out, Debar, Reject, Ostracize
Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Allow, Approve
Example: The Academy excluded women from its classes.
Extended (adjective)
Made larger विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Attempt (verb)
Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित
Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted
Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.
Shrinking (adjective)
Becoming smaller in size or amount. सिकुड़
Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen
Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend
Example: She wanted to shrink away and hide.
Eminent (adjective)
Famous and respected within a particular sphere. प्रख्यात
Synonyms: Distinguished, Esteemed, Famed, Illustrious
Antonyms: Common, Obscure, Ordinary, Unimportant
Example: The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures.
Mutinous (adjective)
Refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority. विद्रोही
Synonyms: Insurgent, Traitorous, Rebellious, Revolutionary
Antonyms: Loyal, Constant, Steadfast, True
Example: The crew turned mutinous.
Apparently (adverb)
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.
Detention (noun)
Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time कैद
Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Incarceration
Antonyms: Assistance, Help, Freedom, Liberation
Example: He was kept in detention by the police.
Accused (noun)
A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. आरोपी
Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted
Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged
Example: He was accused of stealing the money.
Seized (noun)
A length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying. अधिकार
Synonyms: Grab, Grasp, Snatch, Arresting
Antonyms: Free, Give, Let Go, Loose
Example: He seized the chance/initiative/opportunity to present his ideas to his boss.
Preliminary (adjective)
Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important. प्रारंभिक
Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening
Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing
Example: Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.
Laundering (verb)
Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally) शोधन
Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management
Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed
Example: Hunsaker was laundering the profits through his bank.
Criticized (verb)
Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. आलोचना
Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate
Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.
Declared (adjective)
Openly or formally asserted or announced. घोषित
Synonyms: Proclaim, Announce, State, Communicate
Antonyms: Conceal, Contradict, Deny, Forget
Example: The man, who has not been named, was declared dead at the scene.
Claimed (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
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Source: The Hindustan Times · 6 Sep 2023The festival had been closed to vehicles after more than a half-inch (1.3 centimeters) of rain fell Friday, causing flooding and foot-deep mud.
Muddy roads flooded by a summer storm that left tens of thousands of partygoers stranded for days at the Burning Man counterculture festival had dried up enough by Monday afternoon to allow them to begin their exodus from the northern Nevada desert.
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1. Synonym of Detention
2. Antonym of Exclusion
3. Synonym of Extended
4. Antonym of Dignity
5. Synonym of Coalition
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