Vocabulary English words from The Hindu newspaper editorial dated 21 September 2024, along with their meaning in Hindi, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.
Editorial : Pivot to watch: On the U.S. Fed’s rate reduction, its impact
English Vocabulary : 21 September 2024
Pivot
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪvət/
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns; a shift in strategy or policy.
Meaning in Hindi: धुरी, नीति में बदलाव
Synonyms: Shift, turn, adjustment
Antonyms: Stasis, stagnation
Use in a sentence: The company’s decision to pivot towards a digital-first strategy paid off.
Use in Editorial: “The U.S. Federal Reserve… cut interest rates… in a policy pivot that is bound to have far-reaching implications.”
Rationale
Pronunciation: /ˌræʃəˈnæl/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief.
Meaning in Hindi: तर्क, कारण
Synonyms: Reasoning, justification, explanation
Antonyms: Irrationality, illogicality
Use in a sentence: The rationale behind the new policy is to increase efficiency.
Use in Editorial: “Elaborating on the rationale for the cut… Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said…”
Mandate
Pronunciation: /ˈmænˌdeɪt/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An official order or commission to do something.
Meaning in Hindi: आदेश, अधिकार
Synonyms: Directive, instruction, command
Antonyms: Suggestion, request, appeal
Use in a sentence: The agency has been given a mandate to reduce pollution levels.
Use in Editorial: “The Fed, which has a dual mandate of ensuring maximum employment… and keeping inflation at 2%.”
Unrelenting
Pronunciation: /ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.
Meaning in Hindi: निरंतर, अडिग
Synonyms: Incessant, relentless, persistent
Antonyms: Relenting, yielding, flexible
Use in a sentence: The heat was unrelenting throughout the day.
Use in Editorial: “The U.S. central bank’s unrelenting rate increases… had rippled through the global economy.”
Palpable
Pronunciation: /ˈpælpəbəl/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: So intense as to seem almost tangible; able to be touched or felt.
Meaning in Hindi: स्पष्ट, स्पर्शनीय
Synonyms: Tangible, noticeable, perceptible
Antonyms: Intangible, unclear, imperceptible
Use in a sentence: There was a palpable sense of relief when the exam was over.
Use in Editorial: “The relief though is certain to be far more palpable for other emerging and developing economies.”