Vocabulary English words from The Hindu newspaper editorial dated 14 September 2024, along with their meaning in Hindi, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.
Editorial : Last mile woes: On inflation data and the challenges – Inflation should not be allowed to undermine the economic momentum
English Vocabulary : 14 September 2024
Durable
Pronunciation: /ˈdjʊərəbl/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; long-lasting.
Meaning in Hindi: टिकाऊ, स्थायी
Synonyms: Lasting, stable, enduring
Antonyms: Fragile, temporary, weak
Use in Sentence: The durable materials used in the construction ensured that the building would last for decades.
Use in Editorial: “The latest retail inflation data from the National Statistical Office yet again highlights the challenge in achieving durable price stability.”
Disconcertingly
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜːr.tən.li/
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that causes someone to feel unsettled or confused.
Meaning in Hindi: चिंताजनक तरीके से, अस्थिरता में
Synonyms: Alarmingly, unsettlingly, troublingly
Antonyms: Comfortingly, reassuringly
Use in Sentence: The sudden change in plans disconcertingly caught everyone off guard.
Use in Editorial: “Disconcertingly, food inflation in the rural areas rebounded to exceed 6%…”
Resurgence
Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɜːrdʒəns/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An increase or revival after a period of little activity or popularity.
Meaning in Hindi: पुनरुत्थान, वापसी
Synonyms: Revival, comeback, reappearance
Antonyms: Decline, decrease, waning
Use in Sentence: The resurgence of interest in vintage clothing has led to many thrift stores flourishing.
Use in Editorial: “A key element being a resurgence in core inflation.”
Streak
Pronunciation: /striːk/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A continuous series of specified success or failures.
Meaning in Hindi: धारा, रेखा, निरंतरता
Synonyms: Series, run, spell
Antonyms: Break, interruption
Use in Sentence: The athlete had an impressive streak of victories in her last ten races.
Use in Editorial: “…after having snapped a 17-month decelerating streak in July.”
Muddied
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌd.id/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Made unclear or confused.
Meaning in Hindi: अस्पष्ट, धुंधला
Synonyms: Clouded, confused, obscured
Antonyms: Clear, distinct, lucid
Use in Sentence: The explanation was muddied by the lack of clear examples.
Use in Editorial: “Add to this the spatial and temporal volatility of the monsoon, and the outlook for price stability becomes even more muddied.”