10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Eclipse (verb)
Meaning: deprive (someone or something) of significance or power; overshadow. मात करना
Synonyms: Transcend, Surpass, Outdo, Overwhelm
Antonyms: Lose To, Fall Behind, Be Inferior
Example: Remember, strong-willed persistence always eclipses failure.
Uncharted (adjective)
Meaning: (of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated; unknown. अनजान
Synonyms: Unexplored, Alien, Unplumbed, Unmapped
Antonyms: Familiar, Known, Unexceptional, Time-Honored
Example: I was moving into uncharted territory with this relationship.
Plausible (adjective)
Meaning: (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable. स्वीकार्य, सत्याभासी
Synonyms: Tenable, Conceivable, Cogent, Rational
Antonyms: Improbable, Untenable, Indefensible
Example: She could find no plausible explanation for its disappearance.
Resounding (adjective)
Meaning: unmistakable; emphatic. शानदार, अद्वितीय
Synonyms: Enormous, Striking, Colossal, Monumental
Antonyms: Slight, Inappreciable, Infinitesimal, Marginal
Example: She scored a resounding triumph over her rival.
Mundane (adjective)
Meaning: lacking interest or excitement; dull. नीरस
Synonyms: Humdrum, Tedious, Quotidian, Prosaic
Antonyms: Extraordinary, Fascinating, Curious, Thought-Provoking
Example: I found the job very mundane.
Squabble (noun)
Meaning: a noisy quarrel about something trivial. झगड़ा
Synonyms: Row, Contretemps, Altercation, Dissention
Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Harmony, Concurrence
Example: He always likes to squabble with others about petty matters.
Consummate (adjective)
Meaning: showing great skill and flair. उत्तम, प्रवीण
Synonyms: Quintessential, Proficient, Ultimate, Masterly
Antonyms: Imperfect, Deficient, Inept, Amateurish
Example: He acted the part with consummate skill.
Conspicuous (adjective)
Meaning: clearly visible; attracting notice or attention. सुस्पष्ट; सहजदृश्य
Synonyms: Discernible, Manifest, Noticeable, Prominent
Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Undistinguished, Obscure, Discreet
Example: He showed conspicuous bravery.
Presage (verb)
Meaning: be a sign or warning of (an imminent event). भविष्य का संकेत देना
Synonyms: Portend, Augur, Herald, Betoken
Example: Those black clouds presage a storm.
Sanctify (verb)
Meaning: make legitimate or binding by a religious ceremony. वैध करना, समर्थन करना
Synonyms: Sanction, Ratify, Legitimize, Endorse
Antonyms: Disallow, Disapprove, Turn Down, Forbid
Example: This practice was sanctified by law.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 27 Jun 2019The state of India’s health continues to remain poor despite gains made in life expectancy and maternal and child mortality, reveals the second edition of the Health Index produced by NITI Aayog. There are wide variations in the state of health across the country, and high-performing and improving states are not registering gains under all parameters. What the index makes clear is that governments, both central and state, need to spend a lot more on health, and on sanitation, drinking water supply and air quality.
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1. Synonym of Presage
2. Antonym of Consummate
3. Synonym of Sanctify
4. Antonym of Eclipse
5. Synonym of Resounding
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