20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Predicted (verb)
To say that something will happen in the future. भविष्यवाणी
Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee
Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure
Example: The predicted growth in road traffic.
Deteriorate (verb)
Becoming progressively worse. बिगड़ती
Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Collapse
Antonyms: Improve, Compliment, Elevate, Grow.
Example: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.
Prohibition (noun)
The action of forbidding something, especially by law. निषेध
Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring
Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness
Example: She has promised to implement prohibition in a phased manner.
Violation (noun)
Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement). उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey
Example: He was arrested for violating his parole.
Curb (noun)
A check or restraint on something. नियंत्रण
Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake
Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express
Example: He called for energy consumption to be curbed.
Demolition (noun)
The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures तोड़फोड़
Synonyms: Annihilation, Explosion, Extermination, Leveling
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production
Example: The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
Subsequently (adverb)
After a particular thing has happened तत्पश्चात्
Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly
Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous
Example: I heard subsequently that she had left.
Severe (adjective)
Intense. गंभीर
Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical
Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable
Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.
Migrant (noun)
A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions. प्रवासी
Synonyms: Emigrant, Evacuee, Expatriate, Immigrant
Antonyms: Native, Resident, Citizen, Inhabitant
Example: They live in crowded migrant centres up and down the country.
Clarity (noun)
Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible स्पष्ट किया
Synonyms: Simplify, Explain, Explicate, Define
Antonyms: Complicate, Confuse, Question, Mix Up
Example: Her explanation did not clarify matters much.
Seizure (noun)
A length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying. अधिकार
Synonyms: Grab, Grasp, Snatch, Arresting
Antonyms: Free, Give, Let Go, Loose
Example: He seized the chance/initiative/opportunity to present his ideas to his boss.
Carve (verb)
An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work. नक्काशी
Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash
Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase
Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started carving.
Conflict (noun)
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. टकराव
Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition
Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm
Example: There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.
Convenient (adjective)
The quality of being easy, useful or suit able for somebody. उपयुक्तता
Synonyms: Benefit, Use, Good, Comfort.
Antonyms: Damage, Difficulty, Disadvantage, Dissatisfaction.
Example: I enjoy the convenience of living near a post office.
Considered (verb)
By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent काफी
Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly
Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly, Unappreciably
Example: He's considerably fatter than he was when I knew him.
Disrupting (verb)
Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. बाधित
Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix
Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up
Example: Protesters disrupted the conference.
Intercepting (verb)
The action or fact of preventing someone or something from continuing to a destination. पाबंदी
Synonyms: Interference, Stopping, Interfering With, Interposing.
Antonyms: Miss, Drop, Fumble, Release
Example: Detectives have been intercepting her mail.
Admitted (verb)
Confess to be true or to be the case. स्वीकृत
Synonyms: Professed, Accepted, Acknowledged, Affirmed
Antonyms: Denied, Disclaimed, Disallowed, Disavowed
Example: He admitted them into his office.
Diversion (noun)
Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another. ध्यान हटाना
Synonyms: Alter, Deflect, Redirect, Switch
Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Anger, Be Direct
Example: Police diverted traffic to a side street.
Excise (noun)
A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities. उत्पाद शुल्क
Synonyms: Surcharge, Tariff, Customs, Duty
Antonyms: Tax, Levy, Impose, Fine
Example: New car buyers will be hit by increases in taxes and excise.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 19 Nov 2023In his address at the India-hosted virtual Voice of Global South Summit, PM Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the Hamas-Israel conflict.
The developments in West Asia are throwing up new challenges and the time has come for countries of the Global South to speak in one voice for the greater global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday even as he condemned civilian deaths in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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1. Synonym of Admitted
2. Antonym of Carve
3. Synonym of Considered
4. Antonym of Disrupting
5. Synonym of Migrant
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