10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Empirically (adverb)
By means of observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. अनुभव से
Synonyms: Experimentally, Provisionally, Analytically, Temporarily
Antonyms: Theoretically, Suppositional, Abstractly, Notionally
Example: Until you get empirical proof my husband is not telling the truth, I am not interested in hearing your opinion about him!
Credible (adjective)
Able to be believed. विश्वसनीय, विश्वास करने योग्य
Synonyms: Plausible, Tenable, Ostensible, Justifiable
Antonyms: Specious, Dubious, Obscure, Equivocal, Counterfeit
Example: Thanks to my former employer’s credible recommendation I now have a great job.
Paradox (noun)
A situation is a paradox when it involves two or more facts or qualities which seem to contradict each other. विरोधाभास
Synonyms: Catch-22, Enigma, Ambiguity, Conundrum, Incongruity
Antonyms: Enlightenment, Congruity, Clarify, Explanation
Example: It is a paradox that we fight war for peace.
Mandate (verb)
To give official permission or order to do something. आदेश देना
Synonyms: Dictate, Authorise, Instruction, Injunction, Licit
Antonyms: Prohibit, Unlawful, Illicit, Rescind
Example: Our military troops do not have a mandate that allows them to cross into neighboring countries without consent from the nations.
Infirmity (noun)
Physical or mental weakness. अशक्ति, दुर्बलता
Synonyms: Frailty, Delicacy, Debility, Decrepitude, Fragility
Antonyms: Robustness, Vigour, Fettle, Strength
Example: Your parents are now declining fast under the weight of years and infirmity.
Sceptic (adjective)
A person who doubts that an idea or belief exists or is valid. शक्की, संदेहवादी
Synonyms: Heretic, Dissenter, Cynic, Critic
Antonyms: Believer, Supporter, Optimist, Positivist
Example: The scientist was a religious skeptic and had trouble believing God exists.
Purview (noun)
The extent or range of activity, function, power, or competence. दायरा, सीमा
Synonyms: Ambit, Gamut, Realm, Scope, Reach
Antonyms: Extreme, Infinity
Example: The police officer’s purview is limited to the city in which he works.!
Incentivise (adjective)
Motivate or encourage (someone) to do something. प्रोत्साहन, प्रलोभना
Synonyms: Galvanise, Motivate, Stimulate, Propel, Incite
Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dampen
Example: The boss will incentivise the workforce by offering bonuses.
Spawn (verb)
To cause something new, or many new things, to grow or start suddenly: बोयाना, जन्म देना
Synonyms: Prompt, Beget, Catalyse, Bring About, Engender
Antonyms: Impede, Limit, Restrict, Prevent, Suppress
Example: After surprising box-office success, the terminator would go on to spawn three sequels.
Apex (noun)
The highest point or top of something. सबसे ऊँची बिन्दु, चोटी
Synonyms: Acme, Pinnacle, Zenith, Culmination, Apogee
Antonyms: Nadir, Abyss, Base, Perigee, Antapex
Example: The apex of his career was in 1966 when he hoisted aloft the World Cup for England.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 23 Jun 2019Besides the missing informal sector, over-estimation of output growth also offers clues.
Are the latest employment estimates by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) factually correct? No. They are off the mark, and confined to the economy’s organised or formal sector, accounting at best for 15% of the workforce. Is there a paradox (A situation is a paradox when it involves two or more facts or qualities which seem to contradict each other) in high output growth rates and the marginal effect on employment? Probably not, if one acknowledges that GDP estimates (after the latest revision a few years ago) have apparently overstated domestic output growth on account of the infirmities in the methods applied and datasets used.
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1. Synonym of Paradox
2. Antonym of Apex
3. Synonym of Credible
4. Antonym of Empirically
5. Synonym of Infirmity
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