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Reading Comprehension Test

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18,Jan,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

Read the words first, then the editorial: you will meet them in the text and remember them. Tap a word for its dictionary page.

Plausible (adjective)

Meaning: (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable. स्वीकार्य, सत्याभासी

Synonyms: Logical, Conceivable, Cogent, Rational

Antonyms: Improbable, Untenable, Indefensible

Example: She could find no plausible explanation for its disappearance.

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

Example: His speech underscored the need for a clear policy.

Commensurate (adjective)

Meaning: Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion अनुरूप

Synonyms: Proportionate, Appropriate, Equivalent, Tantamount

Antonyms: Unfitting, Irregular, Asymmetrical

Example: Employees are paid salaries commensurate with those of teachers.

Consensus (noun)

Meaning: General agreement. आम सहमति

Synonyms: Concord, Accord, Unanimity, Unison, Concert

Antonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Discord, Altercation

Example: He was the first to break the consensus and criticize the proposal.

Insurmountable (adjective)

Meaning: (of difficulties, problems, etc.) that cannot be dealt with successfully. दुर्गम

Synonyms: Insuperable, Unconquerable, Invincible, Unassailable

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Facile

Example: They were now faced with seemingly insurmountable technical problems.

Viable (adjective)

Meaning: That can be done; that will be successful. व्यवहार्य

Synonyms: Realizable, Possible, Doable, Feasible

Antonyms: Unworkable, Impractical, Unlikely, Impossible

Example: Your business idea is viable.

Outright (adjective)

Meaning: complete and total. पूर्ण

Synonyms: Absolute, Utter, Out And Out, Total

Antonyms: Partial, Incomplete, In Part, Half

Example: No one party is expected to gain an outright majority.

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

Example: They are attempting to harness the power of the sun.

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

Example: Media organizations need to be punished for their transgressions by whatever means possible.

Backstop (verb)

Meaning: Support or reinforce. समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Support, Back, Endorse, Champion

Antonyms: Oppose, Contradict, Discourage

Example: Keep your promise by backstopping anyone who stands up to bullying.

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Source: Reading Comprehension Test · 18 Jan 2020

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Plausible

2. Antonym of Backstop

3. Synonym of Insurmountable

4. Antonym of Outright

5. Synonym of Viable

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