The Hindu Vocabulary 13 April 2022
2022-04-13
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 13 April 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘Weighing the choices: on precautionary vaccine doses.’
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Precautionary |
Adjective |
Relating to precaution. Care taken in advance. (निवारक/ रोकनेवाला) |
Alert, Careful, Discreet, Caution, Palladium, Preventive |
Careless |
It is better to take precautionary measures rather than suffering later. |
Steady |
Adjective |
Firm in position. Showing little variation. Regular in movement. (नियमित/ संतुलित) |
Constant, Durable, Regular, Reliable |
Irregular, Undependable, Unreliable, Unsteady |
He kept his hand steady while giving the blood sample. |
Verb |
To keep stable. (स्थिर रखना) |
- |
- |
He steadied the camera and clicked the picture. |
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Noun |
A person’s boyfriend or girlfriend. (किसी व्यक्ति का प्रेमी या प्रेमिका।) |
- |
- |
Her steady has dumped her yesterday. |
Slump |
Noun |
A period of decline or decrease. (मंदी) |
Collapse, Crash, Dip, Fall |
Ascent, Rise, Boon, Increase |
There has been a slump in the stock prices. |
Verb |
To fall or decline suddenly (गिर पड़ना) |
Collapse, Deteriorate, Droop, Tumble |
Ascend, Build, Increase, Rise |
She slumped to the floor and hurt herself. |
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Restriction |
Noun |
A limitation on the use of some facilities. (प्रतिबंध) |
Check, Condition, Control, Restraint, Stipulation |
Allowance, Liberation, Freedom, Permission, Help |
There has been a restriction on the use of odd-numbered cars on weekdays. |
Mutate |
Verb |
To change. To undergo an alteration of one or more characteristics. (रूप बदलना/ रूपांतरित होना) |
Change, Fluctuate, Shift, Snap |
Plateau, Stabilize, Remain, Stay |
The virus is mutating very rapidly. |
Severe |
Adjective |
the fact or condition of being serious. (तीव्रता) |
Seriousness, Gravity, Strength, Intensity, Ferocity |
Mildness, Leniency, Geniality, Elaboration, Simplicity |
He was suffering from a severe body ache. |
Aspect |
Noun |
A particular status or phase in which something appears. The side facing a given direction. A particular appearance of the face. (पहलू/ आकृति) |
Attitude, Condition, Facet, Form, Phase, Prospect |
Whole |
You are unaware of all aspects of the story. |
Antibody |
Noun |
A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen. (प्रतिरक्षी) |
Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Antiserum, Bug |
- |
The presence of antibodies guarantees protection from a few variants only. |
Vaccination |
Noun |
The act of inoculation with vaccine. (टीका) |
DiffInnoculation, Shot, Immunization |
- |
India has achieved a magnificent feat of around 2 billion vaccinations. |
Instance |
Noun |
A case or occurrence of anything. A stage or situation viewed as a series of events. (उदाहरण/ घटना) |
Case, Example, Illustration, Prototype |
Hide |
He preferred to stay quiet in this instance of the situation. |
Verb |
To illustrate or mention as an example. (उदाहरण के रूप में उद्धृत करें) |
Adduce, Cite, Mention, Quote |
Hide |
Jacob instanced that particular incident many times during that road trip. |
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Evidence |
Noun |
Something that tends to prove or disprove something. (सबूत) |
Attestation, Confirmation, Proof, Substantiation |
Disproof, Conceal, Hide, Obscure |
There is enough evidence to convict him. |
Eschew |
Verb |
To abstain or keep away. To avoid habitually, especially on moral grounds. (त्याग करना/ परिहार करना) |
Abandon, Avoid, Forgo, Forswear |
Face, Keep, Embrace, Meet |
The crowd accepted Prime Minister’s appeal to eschew violence. |
Booster |
Noun |
Someone or something that boosts and acts as support. (पहले से प्रशासित इंजेक्शन के प्रभाव को बढ़ाने के लिए प्रतिरक्षादमनकारी एजेंट) |
Backer, Promoter, Protagonist, Supporter |
Adversary, Opponent, Detractor |
A booster dose is now available to any person above 18 years of age. |
Inoculate |
Verb |
To implant an antigen in a person. To introduce microorganisms to the surroundings suited to their growth. To introduce something into the mind of someone. (टीका लगाना/ कलम लगाना/ संचार करना) |
Inject, Vaccinate, Protect |
- |
Many parents are hesitant to inoculate their children. |
Pandemic |
Noun |
A Disease occurring over a wide geographic area. (वैश्विक महामारी) |
Broad, Common, Comprehensive, Empyrean |
Exclusive, Incomplete, Individual, Infrequent, Particular |
The pandemic may continue for another year. |
Emerge |
Verb |
Come out To come into existence. To rise or come forth from water or other liquid. (उभरना) |
Appear, Arrive, Crop up, Derive, Arise, Surface, Rise, Dawn |
Abandon, Decrease, Disappear, Fall, Hide, Leave, Lessen, fall |
The situation emerged from nothing. |
Transmissible |
Adjective |
Contagious (संक्रामक) |
Infectious, Endemic, Poisonous, Spreading |
Harmless, Non-communicable |
The virus is transmissible in animals. |
Spike |
Noun |
A sharp increase in the magnitude or concentration of something. A thin pointed piece of metal. (वृद्धि/ नोकदार चीज़) |
Grow, Enlarge, Expand, Swell, Rise, Climb, Escalate, Surge |
Decrease, Reduce, Lessen, Reduce, Drop |
They set spikes at the top of the wall. |
Verb |
Impale or pierce with a sharp point. To undergo a sudden sharp increase. (छेदना/ खूंटा ठोंकना) |
Impale, Pierce, Penetrate, Perforate, Stab |
Detach, Loosen, Release |
Her blood pressure spiked after taking the medicine. |
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Transparent |
Adjective |
Having the property of transmitting light without considerable scattering. Free from deceit. Easily understood. (पारदर्शी/ स्पष्ट) |
Clear, Thin, Translucent, Easy, Honest |
Blocked, Cloudy, Questionable, Dark, Devious, Difficult |
The water bottles are usually transparent. |
Adequate |
Adjective |
As much as required or necessary. Barely sufficient. (पर्याप्त/ समुचित/ सक्षम) |
Acceptable, Capable, Decent, Competent, Fair, Satisfactory |
Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent |
I urge you to make an adequate arrangement for the wedding. |
Rationale |
Noun |
The fundamental reason for something. A statement of reasons. (तर्क / औचित्य/ मूल कारण) |
Excuse, Explanation, Hypothesis, Justification, Motivation |
Discouragement, Proof, Reality |
The rationale for extending the last date to deposit tax is to allow taxpayers to pay taxes without a fine. |