The Hindu Daily Vocabulary : 16 September 2024

Vocabulary English words from The Hindu newspaper editorial dated 16 September 2024, along with their meaning in Hindi, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.

Editorial : ​For a fair probe: On the Kejriwal bail order and CBI conduct – Kejriwal bail order is a reminder to CBI to dispel perception of bias

English Vocabulary : 16 September 2024

Disinflation

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A reduction in the rate of inflation; slowing down of price increases.
Meaning in Hindi: मुद्रास्फीति में कमी
Synonyms: Decrease in inflation, price deceleration
Antonyms: Inflation, price increase
Use in Sentence: The central bank is aiming for disinflation to bring inflation rates under control.
Use in Editorial: “A durable disinflation to the RBI’s medium-term monetary policy goal of 4% headline retail inflation also faces other challenges.”


Provisional

Pronunciation: /prəˈvɪʒənəl/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Temporary or subject to change; not final.
Meaning in Hindi: अस्थायी, अनंतिम
Synonyms: Temporary, interim, tentative
Antonyms: Final, definite, permanent
Use in Sentence: The company issued a provisional report before the final audit was completed.
Use in Editorial: “Provisional estimates for year-on-year price gains in August show the headline rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) quickened marginally to 3.65%.”


Resurgence

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɜːdʒəns/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An increase or revival after a period of little activity or decline.
Meaning in Hindi: पुनरुत्थान, फिर से उठना
Synonyms: Revival, comeback, rebound
Antonyms: Decline, disappearance, weakening
Use in Sentence: The resurgence of demand for electric vehicles has boosted the auto industry.
Use in Editorial: “A key element being a resurgence in core inflation.”


Disconcertingly

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋli/
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that makes someone feel uneasy or worried.
Meaning in Hindi: चिंता उत्पन्न करने वाला
Synonyms: Unsettlingly, disturbingly, worryingly
Antonyms: Comfortingly, reassuringly, calmly
Use in Sentence: Disconcertingly, the project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Use in Editorial: “Disconcertingly, food inflation in the rural areas rebounded to exceed 6%.”


Marginally

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəli/
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: To a small extent or degree.
Meaning in Hindi: थोड़ी मात्रा में, थोड़ा सा
Synonyms: Slightly, minimally, barely
Antonyms: Significantly, greatly, substantially
Use in Sentence: The stock prices have increased marginally over the past week.
Use in Editorial: “Provisional estimates for year-on-year price gains in August show the headline rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) quickened marginally to 3.65%.”

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