The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 3 Feb 2017 – 15 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 3 February 2017 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Economic Times (National), The Hindu (National), The Hindu (International), SSC CGL 2017 Online Test Series, Vocab Video of the day, The Hindu (Economy) and taught 15 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

15 words from this day's editorials

Credible (adjective) – Able to be believed; convincing/ capable of persuading people that something will happen or be successful.विश्वसनीय Synonyms: Acceptable, Trustworthy, Reliable, Believable, Persuasive · Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Unreliable, Unbelievable
Lackluster (adjective) – Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.फीका Synonyms: Uninspiring, Unimaginative, Dull, Humdrum, Bland, Insipid, Vapid · Antonyms: Bright, Enthusiastic, Lively, Spirited
Embellishment (noun) – A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive.अलंकरण Synonyms: Decoration, Ornamentation, Adornment, Beautification, Enhancement, Garnishing, Enrichment. · Antonyms: Plainness, Disfigurement, Simplification, Spoliation
Tenable (adjective) – Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.स्थिर/प्रतिपाद्य Synonyms: Defensible, Justifiable, Defendable, Supportable, Sustainable, Maintainable, Arguable, Reasonable · Antonyms: Unjustifiable, Unreasonable, Untenable
Plaudit (noun) – A showing of approval or applause.प्रशंसा Synonyms: Praise, Acclamation, Commendation, Encomiums, Approbation, Accolades, Compliments, Cheers · Antonyms: Criticism, Disapproval
Blithely (adverb) – In a joyous manner/ happily and without worry.प्रसन्नतापूर्वक Synonyms: Brilliantly, Cheerfully, Colorfully, Flamboyantly, Gleefully, Joyfully, Splendidly · Antonyms: Sadly, Unhappily
Federal (adjective) – Relating to or denoting the central government as distinguished from the separate units constituting a federation.संघीय/केंद्रीय शासन से संबंधित Synonyms: Associated, Incorporated, Organized, Syndicated · Antonyms: Unitary
Consolidation (noun) – The process of uniting / the quality or state of being united.दृढ़ीकरण/समेकन Synonyms: Integration, Unification, Strengthening, Association, Coalition · Antonyms: Division, Separation, Antagonism, Disassociation, Disunion, Dispersal, Parting
Hector (verb) – To intimidate or harass by bluster or personal pressure/ to behave in an arrogant or intimidating way.धमकाना Synonyms: Intimidate, Browbeat, Badger, Chivvy, Harass · Antonyms: Assuage, Please, Aid, Assist, Encourage, Help
Feasible (adjective) – Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently.संभाव्य/संभव Synonyms: Practicable, Practical, Workable, Achievable, Attainable, Realizable, Viable, Realistic. · Antonyms: Impractical, Improper, Unattainable, Unfeasible
Attainment (noun) – The action or fact of achieving a goal towards which one has worked/ he act of gaining something by working for it.प्राप्ति /उपलब्धि Synonyms: Achievement, Accomplishment, Fulfillment · Antonyms: Failure, Forfeit, Loss, Surrender
Endowment (noun) – A quality or ability possessed or inherited by someone.देन Synonyms: Bestowal, Conferment, Inheritance · Antonyms: Keep, Withhold, Retain
Vague (adjective) – Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning/ in an unfocused or imprecise way.अस्पष्ट/ डावांडोल Synonyms: Indistinct, Indefinite, Indeterminate, Unclear, Ambiguous, Uncertain · Antonyms: Apparent, Certain, Clear, Distinct, Obvious
Incredulous (noun) – Unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as trueअविश्वासी Synonyms: Disbelieving, Doubtful, Unconvinced, Distrustful, Suspicious · Antonyms: Believing, Certain, Definite, Sure, Unquestionable
Salient (adjective) – Most noticeable or important.प्रमुख/ मुख्य Synonyms: Important, Main, Principal, Major, Chief, Noticeable, Remarkable, Prominent · Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Unimpressive, Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable