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28,Feb,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Palpable (adjective)

Able to be touched or felt. स्पर्शनीय, महसूस

Synonyms: Tangible, Tactile , Noticeable, Detectable, Sensible

Antonyms: Abstract, Ethereal, Spiritual, Intangible

Example: The physician knew the patient had died when her pulse was no longer palpable.

Temerity (noun)

Shameless boldness. दुःसाहस

Synonyms: Audacity, Effrontery, Nerve, Impertinence

Antonyms: Bashfulness, Diffidence, Timorousness, Shyness

Example: Jake had the temerity to steal his mother’s cash.

Herald (verb)

Be a sign that (something) is about to happen. किसी के आने की सूचना देना

Synonyms: Presage, Augur, Portend, Harbinger, Adumbrate

Example: The early flowers heralds the arrival of spring.

Clout (noun)

Influence or power, especially in politics or business. ताकत, प्रभाव

Synonyms: Leverage, Influence, Power, Authority, Domination

Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotence, Weakness

Example: He has a great deal of clout in the film industry.

Repercussion (noun)

The effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect: प्रतिक्रिया

Synonyms: Outcome, Result, Effect, Impact, Influence

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Source

Example: The repercussions of her comments could be serious.

Demur (verb)

Raise objections or show reluctance. आपत्ति करना, विरोध करना

Synonyms: Cavil, Remonstrate, Expostulate, Protest, Object

Antonyms: Approval, Sanction, Acquiescence, Agreement, Assent

Example: Donʼt hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms.

Accrue (verb)

To increase in number or amount over a period of time. जमा करना, वृद्धि होना

Synonyms: Accumulate, Amass, Collect, Gather

Antonyms: Decrease, Dissipate, Diminish, Disperse

Example: The wisdom that accrues with age.

Plausible (adjective)

Seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed. विश्वसनीय लगने वाला

Synonyms: Credible, Feasible, Probable, Cogent, Tenable

Antonyms: Skeptical, Absurd, Doubtful, Suspicious, Uncertain

Example: The writer of the movie consulted a professional athlete in order to make his sports’ film more plausible.

Deterrent (adjective)

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something. निवारक, रोकने वाला, हतोत्साह करनेवाला

Synonyms: Encumbrance, Fetter, Hindrance, Impediment, Inhibition

Antonyms: Catalyst, Goad, Impetus, Incentive

Example: Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders.

Frenzied (adjective)

Wildly excited or uncontrolled. आवेश /पागलपन में, उन्मत्त

Synonyms: Frantic, Frenetic, Hectic, Feverish

Antonyms: Placid, Serene, Tranquil, Unperturbed

Example: Two teenagers carried out a frenzied attack on a local shopkeeper.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 28 Feb 2019

India must work to make Pakistan an international pariah unless it deals with terror.

It appears now that in dogfights subsequent to the IAF airstrike on Balakot, an Indian fighter was shot down across the LoC and its pilot captured. If this is the case, Pakistan must accord him full POW rights under the Geneva Convention. There are risks that must be confronted if India is to pursue the hard option of going after terror havens in Pakistan. The latter promised to “retaliate” and appears to have done so by entering Indian airspace.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Accrue

2. Antonym of Demur

3. Synonym of Palpable

4. Antonym of Temerity

5. Synonym of Herald

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