Vocabulary English words from The Hindu newspaper editorial dated 19 September 2024, along with their meaning in Hindi, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.
Editorial : A fair share: On the concerns of high performing States – The Sixteenth Finance Commission must address the concerns of high-performing States
English Vocabulary : 19 September 2024
Apportionment
Pronunciation: /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The action of dividing and allocating something.
Meaning in Hindi: आवंटन
Synonyms: Distribution, allocation, sharing
Antonyms: Collection, consolidation
Use in Sentence: The apportionment of resources among various departments was crucial for the project’s success.
Use in Editorial: “…demanded a raise in the divisible pool of taxes from 41% — the Fifteenth Finance Commission’s recommendation — to a 50% apportionment…”
Infringement
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A violation or breach of a law, agreement, or right.
Meaning in Hindi: उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Violation, breach, encroachment
Antonyms: Compliance, observance
Use in Sentence: The company faced serious penalties for the infringement of copyright laws.
Use in Editorial: “…to discuss the growing infringement on States’ autonomy to collect taxes since the introduction of the GST framework…”
Devolution
Pronunciation: /ˌdɛvəˈluːʃən/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration.
Meaning in Hindi: सत्ता का हस्तांतरण
Synonyms: Delegation, transfer, decentralization
Antonyms: Centralization, concentration
Use in Sentence: The devolution of powers to local governments has empowered communities to make decisions.
Use in Editorial: “The Sixteenth Finance Commission’s recommendations on tax devolution are expected by October 2025.”
Contingency
Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
Meaning in Hindi: आकस्मिकता
Synonyms: Possibility, eventuality, uncertainty
Antonyms: Certainty, inevitabilityUse in Sentence: The company set aside a contingency fund to handle unexpected expenses.
Use in Editorial: “Moreover, neither the GST nor the Finance Commission have addressed contingency expenses, which are now relevant more than ever…”
Trajectories
Pronunciation: /trəˈdʒɛktəriz/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces; often used metaphorically to describe a course of development.
Meaning in Hindi: पथ
Synonyms: Path, course, direction
Antonyms: Stagnation, immobility
Use in Sentence: The researchers studied the trajectories of different species in the ecosystem.
Use in Editorial: “…the governments of high-performing States are finding their hands tied at a crucial juncture in their economic and social trajectories.”