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Article : Restore the ceasefire
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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article
1. Cohesive (adjective) (जोड़नेवाला) – characterized by or causing cohesion
Synonyms – adhesive, connected
Antonyms – detached, divided
Ex: After six weeks of training together, our group bonded and became quite cohesive.
2. Beheaded (verb) (मौत की सजा दी)– cut off the head of (someone), especially as a form of execution
Synonyms – execute, head
Ex: John beheaded in the prison.
3. Retaliatory (noun) (मुंहतोड़)– act of revenge
Synonyms – penal, punishing
Antonyms – beneficial, rewarding
Ex: The country will more than likely retaliate against the sanctions with its own trade restrictions.
4. Hostilities (noun) (शत्रुता)– hostile behaviour, unfriendliness or opposition
Synonyms – enmity, hatred
Antonyms – happiness, peace
Ex: Hostilities were to cease for five years.
5. Disaffection (noun) (असंतोष) – a state or feeling of being dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control
Synonyms – animosity, disloyalty
Antonyms – sympathy, harmony
Ex: There is growing disaffection with large corporations.
6. Sneak (verb) (उचक्का)– move or go in a furtive or stealthy way
Synonyms – cheater, wretch
Ex: I sneaked out by the back exit.
7. Rendered (verb) (प्रदान की गई है) – provide or give (a service, help, etc.)
Synonyms – accomplished, concluded
Ex: My donation is going to the local soup kitchen because I know it will use the funds to render food to the homeless.
8. Violations (noun) (उल्लंघन) – the action of violating someone or something
Synonyms – infraction, offence
Antonyms – obedience, observance
Ex: It was a violation of multiple rules within the Immortal Code.
9. Incumbent (adjective) (निर्भर) – necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility
Synonyms – binding, necessary
Antonyms – unnecessary
Ex: After twenty years in office, the incumbent politician is finally retiring from politics.
Word of the Day
Insouciant
Meaning (English) – showing a casual lack of concern
Meaning (Hindi) – चिंतामुक्त
Synonyms – breezy, jaunty
Antonyms – anxious, nervous
Example – From her mother, she inherited a tall figure and long, shiny hair along with the insouciant way with fashion that made her mother also a famous clotheshorse.
उदाहरण – अपनी माता से उन्हें लम्बा कद और चमकीले बालों के साथ ही फ़ैशन के मामले में बेफ़िक्र रुख़ भी विरासत में मिला, जिसने उनकी मां को भी एक जानी-मानी फैशनपरस्त बना दिया था।
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