20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Pertinent (adjective)
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter उचित
Synonyms: Relevant, Apposite, Appropriate, Suitable
Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Improper, Inapplicable
Example: She had asked some pertinent questions.
Gradually (adverb)
Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees. धीरे-धीरे
Synonyms: Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately, Gently
Antonyms: Abruptly, Fastly, Intermittently, Suddenly
Example: The beach slopes gradually down to the sea.
Narrative (noun)
A story or a description of a series of events कथा
Synonyms: Story, Chronology, History, Account
Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Reality, Materiality
Example: He is writing a detailed narrative of his life on the island.
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.
Defeat (verb)
Having been beaten in a battle or other contest. पराजित
Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed
Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing
Example: She was defeated by the last steep hill.
Invasion (noun)
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.
Exhibition (noun)
Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair. प्रदर्शन
Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest
Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing
Example: He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.
Prominence (noun)
Important or famous प्रमुख
Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding
Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure
Example: She has a rather prominent nose.
Confronted (verb)
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.
Commemoration (noun)
Recall and show respect for (someone or something). स्मरण करना
Synonyms: Celebrate, Memorialize, Observe, Remember
Antonyms: Disregard, Forget, Ignore, Overlook
Example: These Easter gifts for teens are a great way to commemorate the day.
Justified (adjective)
The action of showing something to be right or reasonable. सही ठहराना
Synonyms: Rationale, Reasoning, Explanation, Defense
Antonyms: Condemnation, Refutation, Disapproval
Example: She provided a clear justification for her decision to relocate the team.
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.
Prosecution (noun)
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.
Executing (verb)
The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action. क्रियान्वयन
Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect
Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness
Example: He was sentenced to execution by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.
Instigating (verb)
Bring about or initiate भड़काने
Synonyms: Provoke, Promote, Encourage, Trigger
Antonyms: Regulate, Inhibit, Discourage, Hold
Example: There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs.
Incarceration (noun)
Confined or imprisoned, especially as a punishment for a crime. कैद किया गया / बंद किया गया
Synonyms: Imprisoned, Jailed, Detained, Confined.
Antonyms: Freed, Released, Liberated.
Example: The activist was incarcerated for protesting against the government.
Orchestrated (verb)
The act of organizing or arranging something carefully to achieve a particular goal, often involving coordination of different elements. व्यवस्थित करना
Synonyms: Organizing, Coordinating, Arranging, Managing
Antonyms: Disrupting, Disorganizing, Mismanaging, Neglecting
Example: ‘She was responsible for orchestrating the entire event, ensuring everything ran smoothly.’
Prolonged (adjective)
Continuing for a long time लंबा
Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy
Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse
Example: The region suffered a prolonged drought.
Asserting (verb)
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.
Comprising (verb)
Be made up of. शामिल
Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover
Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect
Example: Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.
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Source: The Hindu Analysis 6th Sept · 6 Sep 2025The Hindu Analysis 6th Sept | Vocab & Grammar Simplified for SSC | Vocab Booster By Sanjeev Sir Welcome to Vocab24, your trusted companion for mastering English Vocabulary, Grammar, and Comprehension for SSC, Railways, Defence, and All Government Exams.
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1. Synonym of Prolonged
2. Antonym of Prominence
3. Synonym of Instigating
4. Antonym of Exhibition
5. Synonym of Pertinent
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