10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Jeopardise (verb)
Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Menace
Synonyms: Save, Protect, Preserve
Example: She knew that by failing her finals she could jeopardize her whole future.
Prudential (adjective)
Involving or showing care and forethought, especially in business. विवेकपूर्ण
Synonyms: Chary, Prudent, Provident, Circumspect
Antonyms: Unwise, Careless., Injudicious
Example: A prudential approach is a wise approach.
Subvention (noun)
A grant of money, especially from a government. आर्थिक सहायता, माली मदद
Synonyms: Subsidy, Grant, Appropriation, Aid
Example: The committee receives an annual subvention from the foundation to run the museum
Contriteness (noun)
Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses. पछताया हुआ, पश्चात्तापी
Synonyms: Penitent, Attrition, Remorseful, Repentance
Antonyms: Satisfaction, Happiness, Felicity, Elation
Example: Since you wrote a contrite letter expressing remorse, I will forgive and accept you back into my life.
Credible (adjective)
Able to be believed. विश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Plausible, Acceptable, Trustworthy, Reliable
Antonyms: Implausible, Improbable, Incredible, Unbelievable
Example: They haven't produced any credible evidence for convicting him.
Sceptical (adjective)
Inclined to doubt or question claims. सच्ची बातों में भी संदेह करनेवाला
Synonyms: Paranoid, Distrustful, Doubting, Incredulous ,Suspicious
Antonyms: Credulous, Gullible , Trustful
Example: It's good to be skeptical about what you see on TV.
Be on the same page (idiom)
To be thinking in the same manner as someone else. सहमति में
Synonyms: Assenting, Accordant, Harmonious, Consenting
Antonyms: Discordant, Divergent, Dissident, Unalike
Example: We all need to be on the same page before we try to present thiscomplex idea to the boss.
Untrammelled (adjective)
Not restricted or hampered. बेरोक
Synonyms: Unobstructed, Unfettered, Free
Antonyms: Checked, Impeded, Hindered
Example: Self-governing schools are untrammelled by education authority rules.
Dictum (noun)
A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle. कथन, कहावत
Synonyms: Maxim, Axiom, Adage, Aphorism
Example: We must follow the dictum ‘First, do no harm’.
Discourse (noun)
Written or spoken communication or debate. बातचीत, प्रवचन, भाषण
Synonyms: Converse, Discussion, Lecture, Sermon, Speech
Example: A discourse on the nature of life after death.
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Source: The Hindu · 11 Nov 2018This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Discourse
2. Antonym of Contriteness
3. Synonym of Sceptical
4. Antonym of Credible
5. Synonym of Subvention
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