10 words from this editorial with Hindi meaning
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Emphatic (adjective)
Forceful, definite and impressive in expression or action. ज़ोरदार/प्रभावी
Synonyms: Vehement, Firm, Energetic, Vigorous, Ardent, Assertive
Antonyms: Impotent, Lethargic, Ineffective, Insignificant
Example: It is expected that the company president will emphatically deny the allegations of embezzlement.
Permeate (verb)
Spread throughout (something); pervade. / to pass or spread through. व्याप्त हो जाना/में फ़ैल जाना
Synonyms: Interpenetrate, Permeate, Diffuse, Imbue, Penetrate, Pervade, Percolate
Antonyms: Confined, Fixed, Restrained
Example: During the parade, the sounds of holiday music will permeate the downtown area.
Ignominy (noun)
Disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action. अप्रतिष्ठा/अपयश
Synonyms: Humiliation, Mortification, Disgrace, Dishonor, Stigma, Degradation, Opprobrium, Infamy, Indignity
Antonyms: Prestige, Dignity, Honor
Example: Because he was given a dishonorable discharge from the military, Carl had no choice but to return home in ignominy.
Unassailable (adjective)
Unable to be questioned or defeated. अपराजेय/अभेद्य
Synonyms: Impregnable, Invulnerable, Impenetrable, Inviolable, Invincible, Unconquerable.
Antonyms: Imperfect, Conquerable, Pregnable
Example: With a thirty-point lead and only two seconds left in the game, it is certain the home team has an unassailable lead over its rival.
Vanquish (verb)
Defeat thoroughly. / come out better in a competition, race, or conflict. जीत हासिल करना/परास्त करना /हराना
Synonyms: Conquer, Surmount, Beat, Win, Be Victorious
Antonyms: Give In, Let Go, Lose, Surrender, Fail
Example: In the movies, the superheroes usually vanquish the villains.
Trait (adjective)
A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person. विशिष्टता/खासियत
Synonyms: Characteristic, Attribute, Feature, Quality, Essential Quality, Property, Distinction.
Antonyms: Normality, Usualness.
Example: Hercules’ distinguishing trait of character, to which his success is to be most largely attributed, was his thoroughness.
Legend (adjective)
A famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well. दिग्गज
Synonyms: Icon, Famous Person, Great, Genius, Phenomenon, Luminary, Giant
Antonyms: Inept, Incapable, Impotent, Normal
Example: Winston Churchill's fierce determination, and stirring speeches were legendary during World War Two.
Enthuse (verb)
Express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something. उत्साहित करना
Synonyms: Ravish, Encourage, Embolden, Cheer
Antonyms: Depress, Deter, Depress, Repress
Example: The emphatic win in the last game enthused the players for next match.
Wane (Verb)
(of a state or feeling) decrease in vigor or extent. क्षीण होना / कम होना
Synonyms: Decrease, Decline, Diminish, Dwindle, Dim, Fade, Lessen, Ebb
Antonyms: Brighten, Develop, Enhance, Enlarge, Grow, Increase, Rise
Example: John asked his wife for a divorce when his feelings for her started to wane.
Stupendous (adjective)
Extremely impressive./ amazingly large. अति विशाल /विस्मयकारक कम
Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Astonishing, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Wonderful, Prodigious, Phenomenal
Antonyms: Important, Unimpressive, Ineffective, Insignificant
Example: When the singer saw the stupendous crowd at the front of the hotel, she insisted her driver take her to the back entrance.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 16 Dec 2016India’s emphatic (ज़ोरदार/प्रभावी) innings-and-36-run victory over England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium has effectively broken a jinx (बदकिस्मती/अभाग्य) . Among all its Test cricket rivals, discounting the hype around games against Australia or the history that permeates (व्याप्त हो जाना/में फ़ैल जाना) jousts (‘compete closely for superiority.’) involving Pakistan, England had been a bugbear. Twice, India lost Test series in England in 2011 and 2014; it also suffered the ignominy (अप्रतिष्ठा/अपयश) of losing at home in 2012. Redemption finally came in Mumbai as Virat Kohli’s men secured an unassailable (अपराजेय/अभेद्य) 3-0 lead with just the fifth and final Test remaining to be played in Chennai, starting Friday. The cobwebs of the past have been shed and a new order is in place. In its last 17 Tests, India remained undefeated, the highlight being 13 wins. This equals the purple patch from 1985 to 1987 that featured four victories, 12 draws and a tie across 17 games. India can do one better if it wins or at least draws at Chennai. The current winning streak includes five consecutive Test series triumphs (जीत): Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand and England have been vanquished (जीत हासिल करना/परास्त करना /हराना). From shedding the pangs of transition to charting its own path, the present squad has shown that it respects the aura of Tests and is fiercely motivated to win. It is a trait (विशिष्टता/खासियत) Kohli shares with coach Anil Kumble.
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1. Synonym of Wane
2. Antonym of Ignominy
3. Synonym of Stupendous
4. Antonym of Trait
5. Synonym of Vanquish
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