The Hindu Vocabulary 18 August 2024
2024-08-18
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 18 August 2024 is from the Editorial titled “Apathy continues: On Africa and the mpox vaccine response”.
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Outbreak |
Noun |
A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease. (प्रकोप) |
Eruption, Explosion, Flare-up, Surge, Escalation, Epidemic, Upsurge, Burst, Onset, Upsweep |
Containment, Suppression, Extinction, Disappearance, Peace, Control, Resolution, Calm, Conclusion, End |
The outbreak of the virus caused widespread panic. |
Continental |
Adjective |
Relating to or characteristic of a continent. (महाद्वीपीय) |
Global, Intercontinental, Universal, Worldwide, Globalized, Pancontinental, Multinational, Terrestrial, Geographical, Borderless |
Insular, Local, Regional, Domestic, Parochial, Provincial, Specific, Island, Narrow, Limited |
Continental climates differ greatly from coastal ones. |
Reveal |
Verb |
To make known to others something previously unknown or secret. (प्रकट करना) |
Disclose, Unveil, Expose, Show, Uncover, Divulge, Manifest, Exhibit, Declare, Unmask |
Conceal, Hide, Cover, Suppress, Mask, Obscure, Secrete, Withhold, Bury, Camouflage |
The magician refused to reveal the secret of his trick. |
Emerge |
Verb |
To move out of or away from something and become visible (उभरना) |
Appear, Arise, Surface, Come out, Materialize, Show up, Come forth, Manifest, Rise, Ascend |
Disappear, Vanish, Fade, Recede, Retreat, Withdraw, Submerge, Sink, Fade, Subside |
The sun began to emerge from behind the clouds |
Transmission |
Noun |
The action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted. (संचरण) |
Transfer, Conveyance, Communication, Spread, Dissemination, Broadcasting, Propagation, Passing, Delivery, Relay |
Blockage, Interruption, Obstruction, Stoppage, Prevention, Containment, Hindrance, Cessation, Halt, Deterrence |
The transmission of the disease was rapid in densely populated areas. |
Acute |
Adjective |
Severe in effect; intense; critical. (तीव्र) |
Severe, Intense, Sharp, Critical, Grave, Keen, Drastic, Dire, Perceptive, Piercing |
Chronic, Mild, Dull, Blunt, Insensitive, Weak, Gentle, Moderate, Slow, Soft |
The patient is experiencing acute pain in his abdomen. |
Blunt |
Adjective |
Having a dull edge or point; not sharp; also, being straightforward or abrupt in speech. (बेरुखा) |
Dull, Abrupt, Forthright, Frank, Direct, Candid, Unsubtle, Plain-spoken, Bluff, Coarse |
Sharp, Pointed, Keen, Subtle, Acute, Polished, Refined, Delicate, Sensitive, Smooth |
His blunt remark offended many people at the meeting. |
Endemic |
Adjective |
Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. (स्थानिक) |
Native, Indigenous, Localized, Regional, Domestic, Characteristic, Aboriginal, Restricted, Autochthonous, Particular |
Epidemic, Pandemic, Widespread, Universal, Outbreak, Sporadic, Foreign, Exotic, Global, Non-native |
Malaria is endemic in many tropical regions. |
Hurdle |
Noun |
An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome. (बाधा) |
Obstacle, Barrier, Impediment, Challenge, Difficulty, Block, Hindrance, Obstruction, Problem, Snag |
Aid, Assistance, Facilitation, Help, Support, Advantage, Benefit, Boost, Opportunity, Encouragement |
The team faced several hurdles before achieving success. |
Lethal |
Adjective |
Sufficient to cause death; deadly. (जानलेवा) |
Deadly, Fatal, Mortal, Poisonous, Venomous, Dangerous, Destructive, Deathly, Killing, Perilous |
Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Benign, Non-lethal, Beneficial, Mild, Gentle, Healing, Safe |
The venom of the snake is lethal to humans. |