10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Enumerate (verb)
Mention (a number of things) one by one. गिनना
Synonyms: List, Itemize, Set forth
Antonyms: Estimate, Hide
Example: There's hardly the space here to enumerate in detail the ways the bias shows itself.
Synchronous (adjective)
Existing or occurring at the same time. समकालिक
Synonyms: Concurrent, Coinciding, Synchronized
Antonyms: Asynchronous, Unsynchronized
Example: This reduction was synchronous with a reduction in tiller production.
Decennial (adjective)
Recurring every ten years. दशवार्षिक
Synonyms: Tenfold, Denary, Decuple
Example: As the latest decennial Census revealed, American youngsters are far more diverse racially and ethnically than the adult population.
Traction (noun)
The extent to which an idea, product, etc. gains popularity or acceptance. कर्षण
Synonyms: Grip, Friction
Example: The advocates of disengagement have yet to gain traction.
Untenable (adjective)
(of a theory, position, etc.) that cannot be defended against attack or criticism. अरक्षणीय
Synonyms: Indefensible, Unsustainable, Unwarranted
Antonyms: Defensible, Tenable, Defendable
Example: This argument is clearly untenable.
Disingenuous (adjective)
Not sincere, especially when you pretend to know less about something than you really do. कपटी
Synonyms: Insincere, Deceitful, Dishonest, Devious
Antonyms: Ingenuous, Honest, Genuine, Sincere
Example: It would be disingenuous of me to claim I had never seen it.
Repercussion (noun)
An unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one. प्रतिप्रभाव
Synonyms: Consequence, Effect, Outcome
Antonyms: Cause, Reason
Example: The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry.
Acute (adjective)
Very serious or severe. घातक
Synonyms: Critical, Drastic, Dire, Awful, Grave
Antonyms: Insouciant, Frivolous, Insensitive
Example: The scandal was an acute embarrassment for the President.
Nuance (noun)
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. अतिसूक्ष्मअंतर
Synonyms: Fine distinction, Variation, Modulation
Example: Her singing has both warmth of sound and delicacy of nuance.
Dissemination (noun)
The act of spreading information or knowledge so that it reaches many people. प्रसार
Synonyms: Spreading, Circulation, Distribution, Dispersal, Diffusion
Antonyms: Collection, Gathering, Accumulation
Example: One growing concern is dissemination of public information on projects and facilities.
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Source: The Times of India · 26 Jan 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Synchronous
2. Antonym of Untenable
3. Synonym of Traction
4. Antonym of Enumerate
5. Synonym of Dissemination
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