10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Expected (adjective)
Regarded as likely. अपेक्षित
Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual
Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected
Example: As expected, the election was very close.
Mandate (noun)
The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election. अधिदेश
Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.
Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.
Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.
Legislative (adjective)
The legislative body of a country or state. विधान मंडल
Synonyms: Body, Chamber, House, Parliament
Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Subordinate, Non-Administrative
Example: They addressed a petition to the legislature.
Sustained (verb)
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.
Contested (verb)
Engage in competition to attain (a position of power). चुनाव लड़ा
Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned
Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: It will have a contested election for executive director.
Recruited (verb)
The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job भर्ती
Synonyms: Engagement, Enlistment, Enrollment, Employment
Antonyms: Fun, Unemployment, Avocation, Entertainment
Example: The recruitment process has been really successful and all managers and team leaders have now been placed.
Consolidated (verb)
Make (something) physically stronger or more solid. मजबूत
Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate
Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade
Example: The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.
Implemented (verb)
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect कार्यान्वयन
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The implementation of training was staggered for groups of students.
Protest (noun)
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. विरोध
Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.
Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.
Example: The decision was protested by dozens of people.
Appointed (adjective)
Decided on beforehand नियुक्त
Synonyms: Scheduled, Arranged, Prearranged, Specified
Antonyms: Refusal, Abnegation, Ban, Choice
Example: She was appointed professor of chemistry at the university.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 15 May 2023A US mother with ‘doomsday’ religious beliefs was found guilty Friday of murdering two of her children and conspiring to kill her husband's ex-wife.
Lori Vallow was on trial in the northwestern US state of Idaho over the deaths of her 16-year-old daughter Tylee Ryan and adopted seven-year-old son Joshua ‘JJ’ Vallow.
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1. Synonym of Recruited
2. Antonym of Consolidated
3. Synonym of Appointed
4. Antonym of Legislative
5. Synonym of Expected
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