Editorial Vocabulary – 18 January 2020

On 18 January 2020 Vocab24 covered 3 editorials from The Economic Times, Reading Comprehension Test and taught 10 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

10 words from this day's editorials

• Plausible (adjective) – Meaning: (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.स्वीकार्य, सत्याभासी Synonyms: Logical, Conceivable, Cogent, Rational · Antonyms: Improbable, Untenable, Indefensible
• Underscore (verb) – Meaning: To emphasize or show that something is important or true.ज़ोर देना Synonyms: Emphasize, Underline, Stress, Accentuate · Antonyms: Understate, Play Down, Shrug Off, Make Little Of
• Commensurate (adjective) – Meaning: Corresponding in size or degree; in proportionअनुरूप Synonyms: Proportionate, Appropriate, Equivalent, Tantamount · Antonyms: Unfitting, Irregular, Asymmetrical
• Consensus (noun) – Meaning: General agreement.आम सहमति Synonyms: Concord, Accord, Unanimity, Unison, Concert · Antonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Discord, Altercation
• Insurmountable (adjective) – Meaning: (of difficulties, problems, etc.) that cannot be dealt with successfully.दुर्गम Synonyms: Insuperable, Unconquerable, Invincible, Unassailable · Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Facile
• Viable (adjective) – Meaning: That can be done; that will be successful.व्यवहार्य Synonyms: Realizable, Possible, Doable, Feasible · Antonyms: Unworkable, Impractical, Unlikely, Impossible
• Outright (adjective) – Meaning: complete and total.पूर्ण Synonyms: Absolute, Utter, Out And Out, Total · Antonyms: Partial, Incomplete, In Part, Half
• Harness (verb) – Meaning: To control and use the force or strength of something to produce power or to achieve something.उपयोग करना Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Exploit, Make Use of, Turn Something to Good Account · Antonyms: Misuse, Neglect, Ignore
• Transgression (noun) – Meaning: An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.उल्लंघन Synonyms: Violation, Infringement, Breach, Contravention · Antonyms: Obedience, Compliance, Conformity
• Backstop (verb) – Meaning: Support or reinforce.समर्थन करना Synonyms: Support, Back, Endorse, Champion · Antonyms: Oppose, Contradict, Discourage

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