16th MARCH 2019 THE HINDU EDITORIAL VOCABULARY

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Enforced

Adjective

Caused by necessity or force; compulsory.

Stark

Adjective

Severe or bare in appearance or outline

Focused, Crisp, Distinct, Obvious, Evident

Unsustainable

Adjective

Not able to be maintained at the current rate or level.

Insupportable, Refutable, Unjustified, Unwarranted, Unjustifiable

Unmanagable

Adjective

Difficult or impossible to manage, manipulate, or control.

Premature

Adjective

Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early

Untimely, Early, Too Soon, Too Early

Mortality

Noun

The state of being subject to death.

Impermanence, Temporality, Transience, Ephemerality,

Insulate

Verb

Protect (someone or something) from unpleasant influences or experiences

Protect, Safeguard, Shield, Defend, Shelter, Screen

Yields

Verb

Produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product

Produce, Bear, Give, Supply, Provide,

Erratic

Adjective

Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

Unpredictable, Inconsistent, Changeable, Variable,

Implication

Noun

The action or state of being involved in something

Incrimination, Involvement, Connection, Entanglement

Evidently

Adverb

In a way that is clearly seen or understood

Obviously, Clearly, Plainly, Perceptibly

Political will

Noun

Political intention or desire (in early use not as a fixed collocation); (later) specifically the firm intention or commitment on the part of a government to carry through a policy, especially one which is not immediately successful or popular.

Curb

Noun

A check or restraint on something.

Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake, Rein, Control

Fossil fuels

Noun

A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

Spectrum

Noun

 A wide range.

Range, Gamut, Sweep, Scope, Span

Intervention

Noun

The action or process of intervening.

Aggressive

Adjective

Ready or likely to attack or confront;

Hostile, Belligerent, Bellicose, Antagonistic

Monitor

Noun

Observing, checking

Detector, Scanner, Recorder

Consensus

Noun

General agreement

Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence, Consent,

Greenhouse gases

Noun

A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Carbon dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons are examples of greenhouse gases

Impetus

Noun

The force or energy with which a body moves

Momentum, Propulsion, Impulsion,

Combat

Verb

Take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable)

Fight, Battle Against, Do Battle With

Imperative

Adjective

Of vital importance; crucial.

Vital, Crucial, Critical, Essential,

Contamination

Noun

Being made impure by polluting or poisoning.

Sewage

Noun

Waste water and excrement conveyed in sewers

Dirt, Muck, Grime, Mud, Mire, Sludge

Augmenting

Verb

Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

Increase, Supplement, Expand, Extend, Raise, Multiply

Harvest

Noun

The process or period of gathering in crops

Gathering In Of The Crops,

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

 Overwhelming

Adjective

Very great in amount.

Very Large, Profuse, Enormous, Immense,

Circumstances

Noun

 fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Situation, Conditions

Catastrophic

Adjective

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Calamitous

Consequences

Noun

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Sequel, Effect, Reaction, Repercussion,

Perspective

Noun

A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Outlook, View, Viewpoint, Point Of View

Amendment

Noun

A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

Revision, Alteration, Change, Modification

Reflect

Verb

Throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.

Send Back, Throw Back, Cast Back, Give Back

Significant

Adjective

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Remarkable, Outstanding, Important,

Stance

Noun

The attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint

Attitude, Stand, Point Of View, Viewpoint

Respite

Noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Interval, Intermission, Interlude, Recess, Lull, Pause

Uncertainty

Noun

The state of being uncertain.

Unpredictability, Unreliability, Riskiness

Controversial

Adjective

Giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement

Contentious, Disputed, Contended

Emphatically

Adverb

In a forceful way.

Vehemently, Emphatically, Fiercely, Forcefully,

Despite

Preposition

Without being affected by; in spite of

Notwithstanding, Regardless Of

Endorse

Verb

Declare one’s public approval or support of

Uphold, Support, Defend, Maintain, Confirm, Ratify, Approve,

Prefer

Verb

Like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose

Favour, Be More Partial To, Incline Towards, Lean Towards

Looming

Verb

Appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening.

Tory

NOUN

(in the UK) a member or supporter of the Conservative Party

Gambit

Noun

An act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation.

Advantage, Upper Hand, Edge, Lead,

Conversely

ADVERB

Introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to.

Inversely, The Other Way Round

Potential

Adjective

Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future

Possible, Likely, Prospective, Future, Probable

Eurosceptics

Noun

A person who is opposed to increasing the powers of the European union.

Delude

Verb

Make (someone) believe something that is not true.

Mislead, Deceive, Fool, Take In, Trick, Dupe

Impervious

Adjective

Unable to be affected by.

Unaffected By, Untouched By, Immune To,

Inflicted

Verb

Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.

Administer To, Deal Out To, Mete Out To, Serve Out To, Deliver To, Apply To

Unwise

Adjective

(of a person or action) not wise or sensible; foolish.

Injudicious, Ill-Advised, Imprudent

Impede

Verb

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

Hinder, Obstruct, Hamper, Handicap