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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Elaborates (verb)

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail. विस्तार से करना

Synonyms: Complicated, Decorated, Detailed, Embellished

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.

Pursue (verb)

Follow or chase (someone or something). पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being pursued by police.

Integrated (adjective)

Desegregated, especially racially. एकीकृत

Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled

Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound

Example: He didn't integrate successfully into the Italian way of life.

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.

Stabilization (noun)

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change स्थिर

Synonyms: Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to stabilize.

Volatility (noun)

Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly. अस्थिरता

Synonyms: Arbitrariness, Fickleness, Unpredictability, Eccentricity

Antonyms: Reasonableness, Practicality, Stability, Inflexibility

Example: They both reduce market risk and volatility and increase long-run average returns to producers.

Exploitation (noun)

The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage. शोषण

Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply

Example: The Bronze Age saw exploitation of gold deposits.

Assumes (verb)

Supposed to be the case, without proof. मान लेना

Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate

Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

Relevant (adjective)

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. उपयुक्त

Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material

Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible

Example: The data are not relevant to the issue.

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.

Incumbents (adjective)

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. अवलंबी

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary

Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender

Example: The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office.

Prefer (verb)

Liked or wanted more than anything else. मुख्य

Synonyms: Adopt, Suggest, Chosen, Select

Antonyms: Decrease, Ignore, Ordinary, Rejected

Example: Customers preferred the brand name product.

Tenure (noun)

The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied. कार्यकाल

Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence

Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience

Example: During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.

Occupy (verb)

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building). कब्जा

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have occupied the apartment for three years.

Endowment (noun)

A gift of money that will provide an income for a college or university, a hospital, or other organization दान

Synonyms: Bequest, Donation, Funding, Grant

Antonyms: Debt, Disadvantage, Drawback, Inability

Example: The hospital's endowment was established by a local family.

Enforcing (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.

Formidable (adjective)

Causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult. दुर्जेय

Synonyms: Dangerous, Daunting, Dire, Dreadful

Antonyms: Trivial, Reassuring, Soothing, Relaxing

Example: He carries with him a formidable array of weaponry.

Meticulously (adverb)

In a way that shows great care and attention to detail. सूक्ष्म

Synonyms: Accurate, Cautious, Conscientious, Exact

Antonyms: Careless, False, Negligent, Questionable

Example: She had meticulously recorded all the data concerning his labor.

Stints (noun)

A fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity. सीमित आय

Synonyms: Tenure, Term, Tour, Shift

Antonyms: Fun, Pastime, Stagnation, Whole

Example: He doesn't stint on wining and dining.

Illustrious (adjective)

Famous, well respected, and admired. प्रसिद्ध

Synonyms: Outstanding, Prestigious, Famous, Eminent

Antonyms: Minor, Insignificant, Average, Inferior

Example: The most illustrious names in modern art were on display.

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Source: The Hindu · 14 Aug 2024

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1. Synonym of Assumes

2. Antonym of Formidable

3. Synonym of Regulations

4. Antonym of Exploitation

5. Synonym of Deceptive

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