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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Prevalence (noun)

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.

Retrieved (verb)

To get something back from the place where it was left or lost. पुनः प्राप्‍त करना

Synonyms: Hide, Misplace, Lose, Steal, Misplaced

Antonyms: Recover, Recoup, Reclaim, Redeem

Example: The files were retrieved from the computer.

Presumed (verb)

Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability. परिकल्पित

Synonyms: Assume, Suppose, Imagine, Take It

Antonyms: Abstain, Calculate, Disbelieve, Disregard

Example: I presume (that) the car was very expensive.

Reliant (adjective)

Dependent on someone or something. विश्वासी

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely reliant upon media.

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.

Convicted (adjective)

Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge. अपराधी

Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated

Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite

Example: The plaintiff was convicted of the crime.

Collapsed (adjective)

Having fallen down or given way. ढह

Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle

Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation

Example: Buildings collapsed by an earthquake.

Initially (adverb)

At the beginning शुरू में

Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Original, Antecedent

Antonyms: Following, Last, Subordinate, Closing

Example: He initially told police he had bought the victim's goods from a homeless person

Prosecuted (verb)

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. अभियोग पक्ष

Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue

Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect

Example: A number of prosecutions have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.

Hailing (verb)

To call someone in order to attract their attention. जयजयकार करना

Synonyms: Beat, Shower, Rain, Fall

Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning

Example: Shall we hail a taxi?

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.

Intrusion (noun)

Entrance by force or without permission or welcome. अतिक्रमण

Synonyms: Encroachment, Imposition, Incursion, Interference

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Retreat, Obedience

Example: They claim the noise from the new airport is an intrusion on their lives.

Invaded (verb)

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species invasions.

Massive (adjective)

Exceptionally large. बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had massive walls.

Prompting (noun)

To move to action. प्रेरित किया

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.

Incidents (noun)

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence. घटनाएं

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents.

Monitoring (verb)

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time. नजर रखी

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.

Violation (noun)

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.

Conference (noun)

A meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern. सम्मेलन

Synonyms: Consultation, Discussion, Forum, Interview

Antonyms: Silence, Quiet, Disassembly

Example: The organization held its annual conference in New York this year.

Strayed (verb)

Move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place. भटका हुआ

Synonyms: Trespassed, Fell, Wandered, Erred

Antonyms: Justified, Forgave, Pardoned, Regretted

Example: The child strayed from the path.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 29 Mar 2024

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1. Synonym of Initially

2. Antonym of Intrusion

3. Synonym of Collapsed

4. Antonym of Violation

5. Synonym of Retrieved

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