10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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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.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 18 Jan 2020This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Backstop
2. Antonym of Harness
3. Synonym of Insurmountable
4. Antonym of Viable
5. Synonym of Plausible
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