10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Ambiguous (adjective)
Meaning: not clear or decided. अस्पष्ट, अनेकार्थी
Synonyms: Equivocal, Vague, Abstruse, Delphic, Cryptic
Antonyms: Apparent, Evident, Explicit, Lucid
Example: This agreement is very ambiguous and open to various interpretations.
Bottleneck (noun)
Meaning: a situation that causes delay in a process or system. रुकावट
Synonyms: Blockage, Obstruction, Impediment, Hindrance, Logjam
Antonyms: Aid, Assistance, Relief
Example: Animated films are still stymied by a technological bottleneck.
Scrutiny (noun)
Meaning: critical observation or examination. जांच, समीक्षा
Synonyms: Inspection, Perusal, Inquiry, Audit, Probe, Review
Antonyms: Glance, Peep, Glimpse, Squint
Example: Their activities have come under police scrutiny.
Spur (verb)
Meaning: give an incentive or encouragement to (someone); promote the development of; stimulate प्रोत्साहित करना, उसकाना
Synonyms: Foment, Stimulate, Prod, Induce, Impel, Urge, Stir, Incite, Goad
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Deter, Hinder
Example: Her difficult childhood spurred her on to succeed.
Distress (noun)
Meaning: extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. पीड़ा, विपत्ति
Synonyms: Anguish, Torment, Agony, Misery, Woe, Grief
Antonyms: Happiness, Comfort, Jollity, Jubilation, Rapture
Example: Nothing could alleviate his distress.
Acquisition (noun)
Meaning: the buying or obtaining of assets or objects. अर्जन, प्रप्ति
Synonyms: Gaining, Attainment, Procurement, Appropriation, Acquirement
Antonyms: Loss
Example: This motor-scooter is my latest acquisition.
Feasible (adjective)
Meaning: possible to do easily or conveniently. संभव, व्यवहार्य
Synonyms: Viable, Practicable, Achievable, Workable, Sensible, Reasonable
Antonyms: Impractical, Unreasonable, Unattainable, Ridiculous
Example: It's not feasible to follow your proposals.
Tranquility (noun)
Meaning: the quality or state of being tranquil; calm. शांति, धीरज
Synonyms: Serenity, Quietude, Harmony, Equanimity
Antonyms: Uproar, Chaos, Pandemonium, Tumult
Example: The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquility.
Deplorable (adjective)
Meaning: deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable. अपयशकारी
Synonyms: Disgraceful, Appalling, Awful, Unpardonable, Abominable
Antonyms: Admirable, Praiseworthy, Meritorious, Honorable
Example: The prisoners were held in deplorable conditions.
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.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 30 May 2019This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Commensurate
2. Antonym of Deplorable
3. Synonym of Feasible
4. Antonym of Ambiguous
5. Synonym of Tranquility
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