The Hindu Vocabulary 20 May 2021
2021-05-20
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 20 May 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Stormy start: On handling severe cyclones’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Resilience |
Noun |
the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. (लचीलाता) |
Flexibility, Pliability, Elasticity, Durability, Strength, Toughness |
Rigidity, Fragility, Vulnerability, Weakness |
For immediate recovery and response, we need to showcase resilience. |
Contend |
Verb |
compete or struggle with others in a struggle to achieve (something). (संघर्ष करना) |
Compete, Challenge, Vie, Contest, Strive, Struggle, Tussle |
Ease, Simplify, Facilitate, Proficiency, Dexterity |
They had to contend in order to receive the first lot. |
Jeopardy |
Noun |
danger of loss, harm, or failure. (ख़तरा) |
Danger, Peril, At risk, Endangerment, Insecurity |
Safety, Security, Welfare, Well-being, Protection |
The whole process is in jeopardy. |
Unrelenting |
Adjective |
not yielding in strength, severity, or determination. (बेरहम) |
Implacable, Inflexible, Uncompromising, Relentless, Unremitting |
Intermittent, Spasmodic, Sporadic, Irregular, Fitful |
His anger was unrelenting. |
Barrelled |
Verb |
drive or move in a way that is so fast as to almost be out of control. (चलाना) |
Fast, Swift, Rapid, Speedy, Brisk |
Slow, Steady, Unhurried, Moderate, Deliberate |
The group barrelled across the range. |
Heralding |
Verb |
be a sign that (something) is about to happen. (घोषणा करना) |
Signal, Indicate, Announce, Spell, Presage, Augur |
Ignore, Avoid, Neglect, Disregard, Dismiss, Overlook |
The cyclone heralded the catastrophic future. |
Vulnerabilities |
Noun |
the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. (कमजोरियों) |
Sensitivity, Susceptibility, Reactivity, Receptivity, Insight |
Insensitivity, Heartless, Unfeeling, Thoughtless, Stony-hearted |
The government should realize the vulnerabilities of the locals. |
Overemphasise |
Verb |
place excessive emphasis on. (अधिक जोर देना) |
Overstress, Exaggerate, Overplay, Overdo, Belabour |
Understate, Play down, Downplay, Underrate |
The need of overhauling the Parliament has been overemphasized. |
Sturdy |
Adjective |
strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment. (तगड़ा) |
Robust, Strong, Well built, Solid, Stout, Sound |
Weak, Ramshackle, Frail, Feeble, Infirm |
The sturdy bones did not let them break it. |
Mitigation |
Noun |
the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something. (कमी) |
Alleviation, Reduction, Diminution, Lessening, Easing |
Intensification, Escalation, Increase, Boosting, Pickup |
For mitigation of pollution, we all have work together. |
Craft |
Verb |
exercise skill in making (an object), typically by hand. (कारीगरी) |
Skill, Train, Instruct, Coach |
Aside, Ignore, Overlook, Avoid |
The scheme was crafted by tax officials. |
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