The Hindu Vocabulary 14 April 2021
2021-04-14
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 14 April 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Salvaging strategy: On scaling up COVID-19 vaccinations’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Salvaging |
Verb |
to retain or preserve or rescue. (बचाव या बचाव के लिए) |
Rescue, Save, Preserve, Conserve, Reclaim, Retrieve |
Endanger, Jeopardize, Imprison, Danger, Abandon |
The world needs to be salvaged from the impact of COVID-19. |
Exuberance |
Noun |
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience. (अधिकता) |
Ebullience, Buoyancy, Cheerfulness, Jaunty, Exhilaration, Exultation |
Gloom, Meagreness, Darkness, Blackness, Murk, Obscurity |
They had a sense of youthful exuberance throughout the trip. |
Irrational |
Adjective |
not logical or reasonable. (तर्कहीन) |
Unreasonable, Illogical, Groundless, Baseless, Unfounded |
Rational, Logical, Reasonable, Sensible |
The irrational fear instilled within was not easy to be taken control of. |
Hobble |
Verb |
restrict the activity or development of. (रोकना) |
Limit, Regulate, Hinder, Impede, Obstruct, Confine |
Allow, Free, Permit, Let, Allowance |
The economy was hobbled because of the pandemic. |
Staggered |
Verb |
continue in existence or operation uncertainly or precariously. (लड़खड़ाना) |
Stumble, Totter, Sway, Lurch, Wobble |
Stay, Stable, Static, Fixed |
The economy staggered from one crisis to another. |
Inscrutable |
Adjective |
impossible to understand or interpret. (रहस्यमय) |
Enigmatic, Unreadable, Impenetrable, Mysterious |
Expressive, Clear, Transparent, Clear |
When asked about his plan, he gave an inscrutable response. |
Fatigue |
Noun |
extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. (थकान) |
Weariness, Exhaustion, Drowsiness, Lethargy, Lassitude, Debility |
Energy, Vigour, Strength, Stamina, Robustness |
It was because of fatigue that she felt low. |
Confined |
Verb |
keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of. (सिमित) |
Restrict, Constrict, Impede, Hinder, Obstruct, Impound, Trap |
Free, Liberate, Let, Freedom, Release |
I never confine my ideas to one zone. |
Avert |
Verb |
prevent or turn away. (टालना) |
Prevent, Stop, Avoid, Stave off, Turn, Avoid |
Consider, Assure, Confirm, Reaffirm |
We all avert delays. |
Credibility |
Noun |
the quality of being trusted and believed in. (विश्वसनीयता) |
Trustworthiness, Reliability, Dependability, Integrity, Reputation |
Implausibility, Betrayal, Cheating, Biased, Dishonesty |
Rahul’s credibility won him accolades. |
Adherence |
Noun |
attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief. (अनुपालन) |
Dedication, Devotion, Loyalty, Fidelity, Attentiveness, Commitment |
Apathy, Laziness, Indifference, Unimportance |
The teacher expected strict adherence to the rules. |
Mobility |
Noun |
the ability to move or be moved freely and easily. (गतिशीलता) |
Vigour, Strength, Potency, Portability |
Weakness, Lethargy, Listlessness, Frailty, Fragility, Punniness |
The exercise suggested helps regain mobility. |
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