20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Sophisticated (adjective)
Developed to a high degree of complexity. जटिल
Synonyms: Complexity, Diversity, Intricacy, Complication
Antonyms: Simplicity, Uniformity, Plainness, Homogeneity
Example: He's very suave and sophisticated.
Simultaneously (adverb)
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.
Detonated (verb)
The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode. विस्फोट
Synonyms: Ignition, Bang, Blast, Blowout
Antonyms: Deflation, Contraction, Gather, Convict
Example: She was in a control building at the time of detonation.
Briefed (verb)
Instructions or information that you are given before something happens. विवरण
Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown
Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long
Example: They received thorough briefing before they left the country.
Probably (adverb)
As far as one knows or can tell. शायद
Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly
Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely
Example: It will probably rain today.
Purporting (verb)
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.
Ordinance (noun)
An authoritative order. अध्यादेश
Synonyms: Authorization, Canon, Code, Command
Antonyms: Disorganization, Lawlessness, Veto
Example: The smoke-free ordinance around the burning of stoves.
Sabotage (verb)
An act or process tending to hamper or hurt. बिगाड़ना
Synonyms: Wreck, Destroy, Obstruct, Cripple
Antonyms: Aid, Abet, Assist, Facilitate.
Example: They sabotaged the enemy's oil fields.
Compromising (adjective)
An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree. समझौता
Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal
Example: I think we can come to a compromise.
Concealed (adjective)
Not allow to be seen. छिपाना
Synonyms: Bury, Camouflage, Cloak, Cover
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Reveal, Uncover
Example: The sunglasses conceal her eyes.
Equipped (verb)
Prepare (someone) mentally for a particular situation or task. लैस
Synonyms: Prepared, Qualified, Trained, Enabled
Antonyms: Unarmed, Bare, Exposed, Vulnerable
Example: I don't think he's equipped for the modern age.
Isolation (noun)
The state of feeling alone and without friends or help. एकांत
Synonyms: Confinement, Desolation, Remoteness, Segregation
Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Couple
Example: The researchers work in isolation.
Seek (verb)
Attempt to find (something). मांगना
Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue
Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find
Example: The office is seeking a salesperson.
Suspected (verb)
Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof. संदिग्ध
Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed
Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy
Example: He's suspected in four burglaries.
Surveillance (verb)
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. निगरानी
Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.
Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.
Example: The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.
Eradicated (adjective)
To destroy or get rid of something completely मिटा देना
Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify
Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.
Spread (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.
Affected (verb)
To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something. प्रभावित
Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed
Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane
Example: I find her rather affected.
Restrictions (noun)
A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one. प्रतिबंध
Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control
Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage
Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.
Violate (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.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 22 Sep 2024Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has sought full report on Telugu Desam Party's allegations of ‘beef tallow’, ‘lard’ (relating to pig fat), and fish oil in the ghee used for preparing laddus (sweets) at Tirupati temple.
‘I spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu after getting information about this and took details from him. I have asked him to share the available report so that I can examine it. I will also speak to the state regulators and investigate this. Suitable action will be taken as per the food safety standards. As of now I have asked for the report and we will examine it,’ Nadda said at a briefing on Friday.
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1. Synonym of Seek
2. Antonym of Concealed
3. Synonym of Simultaneously
4. Antonym of Briefed
5. Synonym of Isolation
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