20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Entrenching (verb)
Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change. मजबूत स्थिति बनाना
Synonyms: Inherent, Rooted, Intrinsic, Settled
Antonyms: Temporary, Transient, Interim, Ephemeral
Example: Computers are now an entrenched part of modern life.
Fragmentation (noun)
Break or cause to break into fragments. खंडित
Synonyms: Busted, Collapsed, Cracked, Crippled
Antonyms: Perfect, Unbroken, Complete, Connected
Example: Their lyrics are perfectly enunciated, but fragmented and dream-like.
Notorious (adjective)
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. बदनाम
Synonyms: Criminal, Scandalous, Blatant, Famed
Antonyms: Unknown, Anonymous, Faceless, Moral
Example: Shopkeepers too were notorious for the ' trading lies ' their businesses obliged them to tell.
Reaching (verb)
Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something. पहुँच गया
Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished
Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost
Example: She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.
Thwart (verb)
To stop somebody doing what he/she planned to do नाकाम
Synonyms: Frustrated, Hampered, Baffled, Foiled
Antonyms: Encouraged, Promoted, Advanced, Forwarded
Example: The police have thwarted a criminal plot.
Province (noun)
A principal administrative division of a country or empire. प्रांत
Synonyms: Territory, Region, State, Department
Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Recreation
Example: Other provinces have funded various projects over the years.
Achieve (verb)
To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort. हासिल करना
Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude
Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart
Example: Most pupils are achieving the standards we set.
Numerous (adjective)
Great in number. बहुत
Synonyms: Big, Diverse, Great, Large
Antonyms: Little, Miniature, Similar, Small
Example: We've had numerous meetings about it.
Mobilized (verb)
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. गतिशीलता
Synonyms: Motion, Shifting, Movement, Migration
Antonyms: Cessation, Inertia, Termination, Stillness
Example: She lost mobility in her left hand.
Spared (verb)
To refrain from harming or destroying. बख़्श देना
Synonyms: Intact, Well, Safe, Secure
Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Hurt, Harmed
Example: Because he agreed to their terms, his life was spared.
Defeating (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.
Discourage (verb)
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm. हतोसात्हि
Synonyms: Dishearten, Dispirit, Demoralize, Depress
Antonyms: Encourage, Hearten, Encouraged, Optimistic
Example: We were discouraged by their lack of enthusiasm.
Deterring (verb)
The prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat. निवारण
Synonyms: Discouragement, Instruction, Suppression, Dissuading
Antonyms: Permission, Allowance, Approval, Toleration
Example: They contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of deterrence.
Elaborating (verb)
Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail. विस्तार से करना
Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved
Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple
Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.
Eligibility (noun)
Having the right to do or obtain something. योग्य
Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable
Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible
Example: She is eligible to be (elected) president.
Mandated (verb)
The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election. अधिदेश
Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.
Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.
Example: Royal mandates must be obeyed.
Exemplary (adjective)
Serving as a desirable model. उदाहरणात्मक
Synonyms: Perfect, Ideal, Model, Faultless
Antonyms: Bad, Dishonorable, Poor, Unworthy
Example: I will take up each of these themes again with respect to the quarrier and his exemplary status.
Recommended (adjective)
A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. अनुशंसा
Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction
Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection
Example: I gave the trainee a glowing recommendation.
Tackle (noun)
The equipment required for a task or sport. जूझना
Synonyms: Gear, Equipment, Apparatus, Outfit
Antonyms: Encouragement, Aid, Assistance, Help
Example: The police officer tackled him as he tried to escape.
Monitoring (verb)
Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time. नजर रखी
Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized
Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged
Example: We need to monitor the transaction of smaller deals.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express (National) · 2 Mar 2025The Centre has withheld funds for the Samagra Shiksha scheme in Tamil Nadu due to the state’s refusal to implement the New Education Policy (NEP) of 2020. In a strongly-worded letter to the Prime Minister, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin last week sought the release of Rs 2,152 crore pending for the centrally-sponsored scheme meant to support the provisions of the RTE Act.
At the heart of the clash between the BJP-led Centre and DMK-ruled Tamil Nadu is the so-called ‘three-language formula’ that is a part of the NEP. While the Centre maintains that this policy is meant to ensure that youth get employment across regions, Tamil Nadu has long viewed it as an attempt to impose Hindi on the state.
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1. Synonym of Exemplary
2. Antonym of Numerous
3. Synonym of Fragmentation
4. Antonym of Tackle
5. Synonym of Discourage
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