The Hindu Vocabulary 21 April 2021
2021-04-21
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 21 April 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Saving lives: On health facilities in India’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Hurdle |
Noun |
a problem or difficulty that must be overcome. (बाधा) |
Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier, Snag, Bar, Obstruction, Impediment |
Free, Freedom, Released, Relieved |
We all face hurdles at every step in life. |
Ferocious |
Adjective |
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent. (क्रूर) |
Fierce, Savage, Wild, Feral, Untamed, Predatory, Rapacious |
Tamed, Gentle, Kind, Soft, Tender, Moderate |
The ferocious beast roared with all power. |
Ravaging |
Verb |
cause severe and extensive damage to. (विनाशकारी) |
Devastate, Ruin, Destroy, Damage, Demolish, Despoil |
Encourage, Support, Aid, Bolster |
The disaster ravaged all our efforts. |
Unprecedented |
Adjective |
never done or known before. (अभूतपूर्व) |
Unparalleled, Unexpected, Unmatched, Unrivalled |
Normal, Common, Simple, Easy, Gradual |
The surge in COVID is continuing at an unprecedented pace. |
Scramble |
Noun |
struggle or compete with others for something in an eager or uncontrolled and undignified way. (संघर्ष) |
Jostle, Scuffle, Scrimmage, Tussle, Battle, Struggle |
Effortless, Smooth, Easy-going, Simple |
People scrambled to get hold of their share in the market. |
Mindless |
Adjective |
acting or done without justification and with no concern for the consequences. (नासमझ) |
Dumb, Dull, Brainless, Idiotic, Half-witted, Dim, Obtuse |
Intelligent, Thoughtful, Considered, Premeditated, Imbecile |
The leader asked us all to engage in that a task that seemed to be mindless. |
Convalescent |
Adjective |
recovering from an illness or medical treatment. (अच्छा हो जानेवाला) |
Recuperating, Recovering, Mending, Improving, Better, Restorative, Rejuvenating |
Weakening, Debilitating, Enervative, Enfeebling, Draining, Devitalizing |
His convalescent brother asked us to be at the theatre by 5 PM. |
Intravenous |
Adjective |
existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins. (नसों में) |
- |
- |
The nurse rushed for an intravenous drip. |
Augment |
Verb |
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. (बढ़ाना) |
Increase, Expand, Extend, Raise, Exacerbate, Aggravate |
Decrease, Lessen, Reduce, |
I decided to augment my income by taking up |
Hysteria |
Noun |
exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement. (अतिरंजित या बेकाबू भावना या उत्तेजना) |
Frenzy, Wildness, Irrationality, Hysterics, Panic |
Calmness, Self-possession, Peaceful, Settled |
The hysteria of anti-Semitic has created a fuss throughout. |
Substantial |
Adjective |
of considerable importance, size, or worth. (पर्याप्त) |
Considerable, Real, Material, Weighty, Solid, Meaningful |
Insubstantial, Worthless, Flimsy, Slight, Fragile, Weak |
I need substantial amount of cash to get this task done. |
Prudent |
Adjective |
acting with or showing care and thought for the future. (विवेकी) |
Wise, Well-judged, Judicious, Sagacious, Shrewd, Sage, Advisable |
Unwise, Imprudent, Incautious, Extravagant |
No prudent teacher will tell to cram the texts. |
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