Vocabulary English words from The Hindu newspaper editorial dated 17 September 2024, along with their meaning in Hindi, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.
Editorial : Clarity of vision: On eye drops for presbyopia and ‘claims’ – A useful drug is undone by fantastic claims about its efficacy
English Vocabulary : 17 September 2024
Unsubstantiated
Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not supported or proven by evidence.
Meaning in Hindi: असत्यापित, बिना प्रमाण के
Synonyms: Unverified, unsupported, unfounded
Antonyms: Verified, substantiated, confirmed
Use in Sentence: The journalist faced criticism for publishing unsubstantiated claims without reliable sources.
Use in Editorial: “The casual exaggeration of claims in medicine, unsubstantiated by science and facts, has long been a plague in the health sector.”
Efficacy
Pronunciation: /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to produce a desired or intended result.
Meaning in Hindi: प्रभावशीलता, क्षमता
Synonyms: Effectiveness, efficiency, capability
Antonyms: Ineffectiveness, incapacity
Use in Sentence: The study tested the efficacy of the new drug in reducing symptoms.
Use in Editorial: “It ladled the blame for the ‘claims’ on to media reports on the new product, which went viral and public imagination [that] led to an unusual escalation for which ENTOD Pharmaceuticals is not responsible.”
Constrict
Pronunciation: /kənˈstrɪkt/
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make narrower or tighter.
Meaning in Hindi: संकुचित करना
Synonyms: Tighten, compress, squeeze
Antonyms: Expand, loosen
Use in Sentence: The cold weather caused the metal to constrict, making it difficult to fit the pieces together.
Use in Editorial: “The main ingredient in the drops, pilocarpine, works by causing the pupils to constrict, creating a pinhole effect.”
Escalation
Pronunciation: /ˌɛs.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An increase or intensification, especially in conflict or a situation.
Meaning in Hindi: वृद्धि, चढ़ाई
Synonyms: Increase, escalation, intensification
Antonyms: De-escalation, reduction
Use in Sentence: The escalation of violence in the region has prompted international concern.
Use in Editorial: “The company held that approval for the drug was based upon a valid controlled clinical trial that demonstrated efficacy and safety… which went viral and public imagination [that] led to an unusual escalation for which ENTOD Pharmaceuticals is not responsible.”
Rein in
Pronunciation: /riːn ɪn/
Part of Speech: Verb Phrase
Meaning: To restrain or control; to limit something.
Meaning in Hindi: रोकना, नियंत्रित करना
Synonyms: Control, restrain, curb
Antonyms: Unleash, free
Use in Sentence: The government decided to rein in spending to address the budget deficit.
Use in Editorial: “It is the duty of the government to set store entirely by scientific data, and rein in unsubstantiated claims about drugs, no matter who makes them.”