20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Stringent (adjective)
Very strict. कठोर
Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous.
Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible.
Example: The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.
Beneficiaries (noun)
A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy. लाभार्थियों
Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient
Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor
Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole beneficiary of her death.
Exposed (adjective)
Not protected from the wind and bad weather अनावृत
Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered
Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked
Example: The film had been exposed for too long.
Impose (verb)
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.
Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
Dominated (verb)
Having power and influence over others. प्रभुत्व वाला
Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable
Example: The ruler was depicted as dominant by his size, costume, and actions.
Expelled (verb)
To force someone to leave a school, organization, or country. निष्कासित
Synonyms: Fired, Freed, Released, Sacked
Antonyms: Admit, Welcome, Contained, Shut
Example: She has been expelled from the country - and separated from her son.
Criticized (verb)
Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. आलोचना
Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate
Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.
Coalition (noun)
A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. गठबंधन
Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation
Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution
Example: The groups united to form a coalition.
Expressed (verb)
To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions व्यक्त
Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show
Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle
Example: He expressed an interest in the product.
Prosperity (noun)
Successful in material terms समृद्ध
Synonyms: Bustling, Flourishing, Fortunate, Privileged
Antonyms: Destitute, Failing, Impoverished, Lacking
Example: The company had a prosperous year.
Expected (adjective)
Regarded as likely. अपेक्षित
Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual
Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected
Example: As expected, the election was very close.
Anonymity (noun)
The condition of being anonymous. गुमनामी
Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere
Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity
Example: They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
Vowed (verb)
Solemnly promise to do a specified thing. शपथ
Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach
Example: From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again.
Offensive (adjective)
To hurt somebody’s feelings. अपमानित
Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm
Example: The smell of ash offended him.
Significant (adjective)
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. काफी
Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously
Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially
Example: Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.
Prospects (noun)
The possibility that something good might happen in the future. संभावनाओं
Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast
Antonyms: Incumbent, Awardee, Noncandidate, Inductee
Example: She has good career prospects.
Devastated (verb)
Highly destructive or damaging सदमा पहुँचाने वाला
Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic
Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.
Example: The flood devastated the town.
Credible (adjective)
Convincing. विश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable
Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.
Example: Her claims seem credible to many.
Pursuit (noun)
Follow or chase (someone or something). पीछा करना
Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk
Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist
Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.
Negotiation (noun)
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.
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Source: The Hindu · 11 Apr 2024A major flood in the Russia’s Orsk forced thousands to evacuate, with Moscow reporting a “critical” situation on Sunday and warning of dangerous water levels in Siberia. Russia introduced a “federal emergency” situation in southern Orenburg, where the Ural River has flooded Orsk and now threatens the main city of Orenburg.
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1. Synonym of Stringent
2. Antonym of Credible
3. Synonym of Negotiation
4. Antonym of Beneficiaries
5. Synonym of Vowed
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