Un chief antonio guterres doubles down on hamas remarks decries 'misrepresentations'

The Hindustan Times

Un chief antonio guterres doubles down on hamas remarks  decries 'misrepresentations'
27,Oct,2023

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Emerging (verb)

Move out of or away from something and become visible. प्रकट होना

Synonyms: Appear, Surface, Materialize, Come Out

Antonyms: Disappear, Drop, Leave, Finish

Example: The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.

Prominence (noun)

Important or famous. प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather prominent nose.

Assertion (noun)

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He asserted that there were spies in the government.

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.

Prestigious (adjective)

Inspiring respect and admiration प्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable

Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble

Example: It's one of the most prestigious schools in the country.

Proportionately (adverb)

Being equivalent in size, amount, or strength. सदृश

Synonyms: Proportional, Commensurate, Comparable, Balanced

Antonyms: Disproportionate, Asymmetric, Twisted, Irregular

Example: Increasing costs resulted in proportionate increases in prices.

Stalled (verb)

Stop or cause to stop making progress. ठप

Synonyms: delayed, negotiated, postponed, adjourned

Antonyms: advanced, forwarded, furthered, hastened

Example: I stalled the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass.

Quashing (verb)

To say that an official decision is no longer true or legal अभिखंडित करना

Synonyms: Cancel, Reverse, Rescind, Repeal

Antonyms: Compliment, Encourage, Praise, Release

Example: A judge later quashed Brenda's jail term.

Conventions (noun)

A way in which something is usually done. सम्मेलन

Synonyms: Meeting, Show, Assemblage, Assembly

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Strangeness

Example: We go to the weeklong annual teachers' convention every summer.

Rendered (adjective)

Melted in order to separate out the impurities. प्रतिपादन किया

Synonyms: Give, Provide, Supply, Furnish

Antonyms: Misrepresent, Confuse, Distort, Falsify

Example: The virus rendered the computer useless.

Tentative (adjective)

Not certain or fixed अंदाज़न

Synonyms: Provisional, Unconfirmed, Unsettled, Indefinite

Antonyms: Certain, Conclusive, Decisive, Definite

Example: We have tentatively made plans for the weekend.

Pledged (verb)

Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise. गिरवी

Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated

Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey

Example: He called to pledge money to the charity.

Ambitious (adjective)

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.

Attempts (verb)

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult). प्रयासित

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have attempted the life of a friend.

Confrontation (noun)

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. सामना होना

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They confronted the invaders at the shore.

Relevant (adjective)

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.

Sustainable (adjective)

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental sustainability is high in its goals.

Contingent (adjective)

Subject to chance. निर्भर

Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen

Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned

Example: Our plans are contingent on the weather.

Comprehensive (adjective)

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.

Negotiates (verb)

Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.

The editorial

Source: The Hindustan Times · 27 Oct 2023

The UN chief's remarks that ‘Hamas attack did not happen in a vacuum’ outraged Israel.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected ‘misrepresentations’ of his remarks a day earlier that Hamas's October 7 massacre ‘didn't happen in a vacuum,’ decried by Israel as justifying terror, The Times of Israel reported.

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1. Synonym of Contingent

2. Antonym of Relevant

3. Synonym of Quashing

4. Antonym of Pledged

5. Synonym of Conventions

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