20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Corrupt (adjective)
Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities. भ्रष्टाचार
Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.
Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.
Example: I deplore the poverty and corruption of my country.
Resolution (noun)
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. दृढ़
Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate
Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative
Example: She is a resolute competitor.
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.
Revolution (noun)
A change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war. क्रान्ति
Synonyms: Rebellion, Revolt, Insurrection, Mutiny
Antonyms: Surrender, Capitulation, Submission, Abdication
Example: The French Revolution changed France from a monarchy to a republic.
Summons (noun)
Order (someone) to be present. बुलवाना
Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene
Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide
Example: He was incensed and summoned the villagers to appear before him.
Demonetization (noun)
The withdrawal of a coin, note, or precious metal from use as legal tender. नोटबंदी
Synonyms: Devaluate, Devalue, Termination, Ending
Antonyms: Upgrade, Enhance, Appreciate, Blow Up
Example: During this demonetisation the notes that were taken out of circulation were the denominations of 500 and 1000.
Investigation (noun)
Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth. जांच
Synonyms: Consider, Examine, Explore, Inspect
Antonyms: Answer, Forget, Ignore, Neglect
Example: The police are still investigating the murder.
Enforcement (noun)
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.
Announced (verb)
Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention. घोषणा
Synonyms: Call, Declare, Disclose, Issue
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Hold, Keep
Example: The government announced a cut in taxes.
Session (noun)
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business. सत्र
Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave
Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility
Example: The court was in session.
Initiated (verb)
Cause (a process or action) to begin. आरंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute
Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete
Example: Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.
Alliance (noun)
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. संधि
Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat
Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance
Example: We need to form a closer alliance between government and industry.
Significance (noun)
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.
Developed (verb)
The process of developing or being developed. विकास
Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat
Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle development.
Sabotaged (verb)
An act or process tending to hamper or hurt. बिगाड़ना
Synonyms: Wreck, Destroy, Obstruct, Cripple
Antonyms: Aid, Abet, Assist, Facilitate
Example: They sabotaged the enemy's oil fields.
Convey (verb)
Transport or carry to a place. अवगत करा
Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit
Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage
Example: The singer was conveyed from her hotel to the airport by limousine.
Accompanied (verb)
Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort. के साथ
Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed
Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded
Example: She will accompany me to the store.
Allies (noun)
A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. मित्र-राष्ट्र
Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner
Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe
Example: India and its Asian allies.
Threatened (verb)
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. धमकी
Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces
Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.
Example: The country is a great/major/serious threat to world peace.
Assurance (noun)
Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts. आश्वासन
Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress
Example: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
The editorial
Source: The Hindustan Times · 20 Apr 2023The American personnel blasted at UFOs buzzing over RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge in Suffolk.
The US Air Force shot UFOs flying over Britain, a new book by ex-cop Gary Heseltine claimed referring to the time when they opened fire during the famous British Roswell incident in the December 1980. In the book titled ‘Non-Human, The Rendlesham Forest Incidents: 42 years of Denial’, Gary Heseltine wrote, as per The Mirror, that the American personnel blasted at UFOs buzzing over RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge in Suffolk.
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1. Synonym of Demonetization
2. Antonym of Allies
3. Synonym of Announced
4. Antonym of Enforcement
5. Synonym of Alliance
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