20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Slammed (verb)
Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. पराजित करना
Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted
Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed
Example: He slammed the door in my face.
Sought (verb)
To try to find or get something. तलाश करना
Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.
Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.
Example: No, I sought it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.
Constitution (noun)
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state. संवैधानिक
Synonyms: Democratic, Lawful, Legal, Statutory
Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful
Example: He has a constitutional dislike of controversy.
Interaction (noun)
Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other. बातचीत
Synonyms: Interrelate, Interchange, Link, Interconnect
Antonyms: Discord, Divorce, Separation.
Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
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.
Endeavour (verb)
To try hard प्रयास
Synonyms: Aim, Effort, Enterprise, Struggle
Antonyms: Idleness, Inactivity, Passivity, Entertainment
Example: She always encourages her children in their artistic endeavours.
Agenda (noun)
A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting. कार्यसूची
Synonyms: Calendar, Plan, Program, Schedule
Antonyms: Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity, Disinterest
Example: The committee set the agenda for the next several years of research.
Eradicated (verb)
To destroy or get rid of something completely मिटा देना
Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify
Example: We can eradicate this disease from the world.
Polarization (noun)
Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs. ध्रुवीकरण
Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization
Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair
Example: The polarization of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.
Culminated (verb)
To reach a final result. समापन हुआ
Synonyms: Cap, Climax, Conclude, Terminate
Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Open, Start
Example: Today this campaign culminated in a mass rally in London.
Restrictions (noun)
A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one. प्रतिबंध
Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control
Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage
Example: They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors.
Enforced (verb)
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. प्रवर्तन
Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The enforcement of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.
Personnel (noun)
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service. कार्मिक
Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization
Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction
Example: They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project.
Ensure (verb)
Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. सुनिश्चित
Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify
Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Example: The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
Intervening (verb)
The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process हस्तक्षेप
Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration
Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join
Example: Military intervention in the crisis.
Delegates (noun)
A body of delegates or representatives प्रतिनिधि मंडल
Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge
Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation
Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.
Coordinate (verb)
The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well समन्वय
Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness
Example: Playing sports improves strength and coordination.
Deployed (verb)
To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight. तैनात करना
Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.
Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.
Example: The troops were deployed for battle.
Inspected (verb)
To look at something closely or in great detail निरीक्षित
Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer
Example: They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.
Promptly (adverb)
To move to action. प्रेरित किया
Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce
Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow
Example: The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.
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Source: The Hindustan Times · 13 Sep 2023The rescue operations are still being carried out to remove people who are trapped under the rubble.
More than 2,800 people have been killed and over 2,500 are injured in Morocco after a powerful 6.8 earthquake hit the country on Friday, according to the latest data available. While the epicenter was the highest in the Atlas Mountains about 70 kilometers south of Marrakesh in Al Haouz province, the tremors were also felt in the coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca, and Essaouira.
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1. Synonym of Sought
2. Antonym of Polarization
3. Synonym of Intervening
4. Antonym of Agenda
5. Synonym of Inspected
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