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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Prevalent (adjective)

Existing very commonly or happening often. प्रचलित

Synonyms: Conventional, Frequent, Current, Popular

Antonyms: Different, Exceptional, Infrequent, Irregular

Example: The social ills prevalent in society today.

Relevance (noun)

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. उपयुक्त

Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material

Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible

Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.

Reiterated (verb)

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse

Example: The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Emphatically (adverb)

Expressing something forcibly and clearly. ज़ोरदार

Synonyms: Vehement, Firm, Wholehearted, Forceful

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Equivocal, Idle, Impotent

Example: He was most emphatic that I should go.

Contemplate (verb)

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way. विचार

Synonyms: Contemplative, Deliberative, Excogitative, Meditating

Antonyms: Disbelieve, Overlook, Ignore, Disregard

Example: I'm contemplating leaving my job.

Contended (verb)

Heated disagreement. विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace

Example: There has been too much contention in this family in recent years.

Moderation (noun)

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent. घटाना

Synonyms: Adulterated, Cut, Dilute, Impaired

Antonyms: Strong, Concentrated, Enriched, Strengthened

Example: They moderated their demands when the police arrived.

Exhibiting (verb)

Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair. प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest

Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing

Example: He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.

Entrenched (adjective)

Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change. मजबूत स्थिति बनाना

Synonyms: Inherent, Rooted, Intrinsic, Settled

Antonyms: Temporary, Transient, Interim, Ephemeral

Example: Computers are now an entrenched part of modern life.

Avocation (noun)

Something that a person does as an interest or hobby and that is not that person's regular job. व्यापार

Synonyms: Hobby, Distraction, Diversion, Recreation

Antonyms: Work, Occupation, Business, Vocation

Example: He breeds dogs as an avocation.

Conspiracy (noun)

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. साजिश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted conspiracy to commit arson.

Prolonged (adjective)

Continuing for a long time. लंबा

Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy

Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse

Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought.

Demonstrably (adverb)

To show something clearly by giving proof. प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना

Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.

Example: The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.

Restoring (verb)

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. मरम्मत

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing restoration.

Alliance (noun)

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. संधि

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.

Significant (adjective)

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

Subsequently (adverb)

After a particular thing has happened तत्पश्चात्

Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly

Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous

Example: I heard subsequently that she had left.

Agitated (adjective)

Make (someone) troubled or nervous. घबरा देना

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.

Crisis (noun)

A time of intense difficulty or danger. संकट

Synonyms: Catastrophe, Calamity, Cataclysm, Emergency

Antonyms: Agreement, Benefit, Blessing, Breakthrough

Example: She was dealing with a family crisis at the time.

Certain (adjective)

Without doubt. ज़रूर

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She certainly has a lot of talent.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 12 Mar 2024

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Agitated

2. Antonym of Subsequently

3. Synonym of Moderation

4. Antonym of Significant

5. Synonym of Certain

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