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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Requisite (adjective)

Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. मांग

Synonyms: Necessary, Required, Prerequisite, Essential

Antonyms: Inessential, Noncrucial, Secondary, Unimportant

Example: She gave all the notices and all the necessary requisites.

Recommendation (noun)

: A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा

Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction

Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.

Assessment (noun)

The action or an instance of making a judgment about something. आकलन

Synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Judgment, Computation

Antonyms: Apathy, Detachment, Disregard

Example: We must make an assessment of the cost of repairs.

Assistance (noun)

The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task. सहायता

Synonyms: Help, Aid, Support, Cooperation

Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Interference, Impediment

Example: The project was completed on time with the assistance of the entire team.

Evacuated (verb)

The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe निकास

Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying

Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance

Example: They organized the evacuation of the town.

Utilisation (noun)

The action of making practical and effective use of something. उपयोग

Synonyms: Application, Discharge, Employment, Usage

Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Failure, Idleness

Example: The full utilization of facilities.

Accompanied (verb)

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort. साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will accompany me to the store.

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.

Abutting (adjective)

Being next to or having a common boundary with something. सटा होना

Synonyms: Adjacent, Neighboring, Contiguous, Bordering

Antonyms: Distant, Separated, Remote, Detached

Example: The abutting buildings shared a common wall.

Lashed (verb)

To strike or beat with a whip or something similar, or to fasten or secure tightly. बाँधना या मारना

Synonyms: Whipped, Struck, Bound, Tied

Antonyms: Released, Untied, Freed, Loosened

Example: The sailor lashed the ropes tightly to secure the boat.

Marginalized (verb)

To treat a person, group, etc. in a way that makes them feel that they are not important and have no power. हाशिए पर डालना

Synonyms: Criticize, Demean, Deprecate, Diminish.

Antonyms: Elevated, Praised, Promoted, Celebrated.

Example: The effect of this has been to increasingly marginalize the local authority sector.

Migrated (noun)

Movement from one part of something to another. प्रवास

Synonyms: Relocation, Resettling, Moving, Posting

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Indigenous

Example: The whales migrate between their feeding ground in the north and their breeding ground in the Caribbean.

Rejuvenation (noun)

Restore a youthful appearance to. नया करना

Synonyms: Restore, Revive, Refresh, Recreate

Antonyms: Kill, Suppress, Extinguish, Quench

Example: Each candidate claims to have a plan to rejuvenate the sagging economy.

Appropriate (adjective)

Suitable or proper in the circumstances. उचित

Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant

Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect

Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.

Restoration (noun)

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.

Emphasizing (verb)

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. बल देना

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He emphasized how important diet was to health.

Buried (adjective)

Covered or hidden, often by being placed under the ground or another surface. दफन किया हुआ

Synonyms: Entombed, Interred, Concealed, Hidden

Antonyms: Exposed, Unearthed, Revealed, Discovered

Example: The treasure was buried deep in the ground.

Granted (adjective)

Given or allowed, often in response to a request or as a privilege. प्रदान किया हुआ

Synonyms: Allowed, Permitted, Conceded, Authorized

Antonyms: Denied, Refused, Rejected, Withheld

Example: She was granted permission to attend the conference.

Plagued (adjective)

Troubled or tormented continually, often by something harmful or unpleasant. पीड़ित

Synonyms: Tormented, Afflicted, Harassed, Bothered

Antonyms: Relieved, Comforted, Untroubled, Assisted

Example: The city has been plagued by frequent power outages this year.

Ruined (adjective)

Destroyed or severely damaged, especially to the point of being beyond repair or recovery. बर्बाद

Synonyms: Destroyed, Wrecked, Shattered, Devastated

Antonyms: Restored, Repaired, Preserved, Rebuilt

Example: The storm ruined the entire crop for the season.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 10 Sep 2024

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1. Synonym of Plagued

2. Antonym of Marginalized

3. Synonym of Abutting

4. Antonym of Affected

5. Synonym of Lashed

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