20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Deter (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.
Scrapped (noun)
A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used. रद्दी
Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut
Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce
Example: He jotted it down on a scrap of paper.
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.
Context (noun)
The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. प्रसंग
Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors
Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness
Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.
Steep (adjective)
(of a slope) Rising or falling at a sharp angle. अत्यधिक
Synonyms: Abrupt, Arduous, Lofty, Precipitous
Antonyms: Reasonable, Low, Gentle, Gradual
Example: The stairs are very steep.
Crucial (adjective)
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
Intervene (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.
Extended (adjective)
Made larger विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He extended a hand in greeting.
Convenience (noun)
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.
Encourage (verb)
Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). प्रोत्साहित करना
Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore
Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt
Example: The intention is to encourage new writing talent.
Clarified (verb)
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.
Withdrew (verb)
Remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position. वापस ले लिया
Synonyms: Remove, Extract, Draw Out, Pull Out
Antonyms: Insert, Enter, Come, Begin.
Example: She withdrew from other people as she grew older.
Apprised (verb)
Inform or tell (someone). आगाह
Synonyms: Advise, Apprize, Brief, Inform
Antonyms: Heedless, Ignorant, Inattentive, Neglectful
Example: We were fully apprised of the situation.
Conclusion (noun)
Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case. निर्णायक
Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious
Example: The data is far from conclusive.
Provision (noun)
The action of providing or supplying something for use. प्रावधान
Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering
Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison
Example: I carried my provisions in one large backpack.
Intending (adjective)
An aim or plan इरादा
Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective
Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial
Example: She announced her intention to run for governor.
Claims (verb)
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man claimed (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Regulations (noun)
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. नियमों
Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act
Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement
Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety regulations.
Deceptive (adjective)
Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one. कपटी
Synonyms: Ambiguous, Deceitful, Disingenuous, False
Antonyms: Frank, Genuine, Honest, Open
Example: The appearance of the depth of the water may be deceptive.
Aggrieved (adjective)
Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated. पीड़ित
Synonyms: Disturbed, Oppressed, Persecuted, Wronged
Antonyms: Comforted, Satisfied, Contented, Pleased
Example: He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 12 May 2024NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday said the parliamentary democracy is under threat because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and he won't ally with those who do not believe in it. Pawar's statement has come after the prime minister advised the NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) to join hands with Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde after the Lok Sabha poll results instead of ‘dying by merging‘ with the Congress.
Speaking to reporters here, Pawar said it is his clear opinion that parliamentary democracy is under threat because of PM Modi.
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1. Synonym of Intending
2. Antonym of Steep
3. Synonym of Apprised
4. Antonym of Context
5. Synonym of Deceptive
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