Top leaders’ involvement in delhi municipal polls has drawn attention to civic problems it’s time to address structural issues

The Indian Express

15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Devastation (noun)

Great destruction or damage. नाश

Synonyms: Destruction, Desolation, Ruin, Havoc

Antonyms: Construction, Rescue, Protection, Creation

Example: The earthquake alone caused substantial damage, but what followed wrought even greater devastation and suffering.

Endured (verb)

To experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up. सहा

Synonyms: Tolerated, Persisted, Continued, Lasted

Antonyms: Quit, Surrender, Hide, Retreat

Example: He endured five years as a prisoner of war.

Inquest (noun)

An official investigation to find out the cause of somebody’s death, especially when it has not happened naturally. जांच

Synonyms: Investigation, Inquisition, Inquiry, Examination

Antonyms: Conclusion, Finding

Example: Inquests have been held; in one case the verdict was accidental death and in the others that the patients took their own lives.

Conceding (verb)

To admit that something is true, logical, etc. after first denying it or resisting it. स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Yielding, Concession, Confess, Accept

Antonyms: Deny, Repudiate, Refuse, Defend

Example: He kept on arguing and wouldn't concede defeat.

Numerous (adjective)

Existing in large numbers. कई

Synonyms: Many, Various, Umpteen, Countless

Antonyms: Few, Little, Small, Tiny

Example: The book contains numerous plagiarized passages.

Deplorable (adjective)

Very bad and unacceptable. शोचनीय

Synonyms: Woeful, Regrettable, Grievous, Miserable

Antonyms: Excellent, Good, Happy, Admirable

Example: They are in a deplorable condition.

Inspection (noun)

The act of looking closely at something/somebody, especially to check that everything is as it should be. निरीक्षण

Synonyms: Review, Survey, Scrutiny, Check

Antonyms: Ignorance, Neglect, Spection

Example: Close inspection of the candles revealed some small defects.

Sacked (verb)

To dismiss somebody from a job. बर्खास्त

Synonyms: Hire, Welcome, Employ, Hold

Antonyms: Dismiss, Terminate, Fire, Discharge

Example: They sacked her for being late.

Aftermath (noun)

The situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc. परिणाम

Synonyms: Outcome, Consequence, Issue, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Start

Example: In the aftermath of the fire, many people were in need of shelter.

Incredibly (adverb)

In a way that is very difficult to believe. अविश्वसनीय

Synonyms: Unbelievably, Uncommonly, Exceedingly

Antonyms: Believably, Credibly, Probably, Commonly

Example: She was incredibly courageous, heroic, though later she became very sick.

Awaited (verb)

To wait for somebody/something. प्रतीक्षा

Synonyms: Anticipated, Expected, Due, Foreseen

Antonyms: Doubt, Unexpected, Behind

Example: A crowd of people awaited the train.

Aver (verb)

To state clearly and strongly that something is true. निश्चय से कहना

Synonyms: Affirm, Assert, Say, Claim

Antonyms: Deny, Disclaim, Disprove, Refute

Example: He averred that he was innocent.

Fiduciaries (noun)

A person or company that is in a position of trust, especially when it involves controlling money or property belonging to others. अभिभावक

Synonyms: Trustee, Guardian, Sponsor,

Antonyms: Enemy, Opponent

Example: All directors are under a fiduciary duty to act in the interests of the company.

Recipients (noun)

A person who receives something. प्राप्तकर्ताओं

Synonyms: Prospects, Heir, Subscribers

Antonyms: Donor, Giver

Example: He has also been the recipient of many foreign orders.

Exemption (noun)

Official permission not to do something. छूट

Synonyms: Immunity, Privilege, Exception, Absolution

Antonyms: Liability, Responsibility, Obligation, Exposure

Example: They were granted exemptions from military service.

The editorial

Source: The Indian Express · 24 Nov 2022

The BJP and AAP have focused on the right issues in the current municipal elections. But political parties must do more.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Numerous

2. Antonym of Endured

3. Synonym of Inquest

4. Antonym of Aver

5. Synonym of Awaited

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