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1.UNWAVERING (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर): steady
Synonyms: fixed, resolute
Antonyms: wavering
Example Sentence:
She fixed him with an unwavering stare.
2. BYGONE (ADJECTIVE): (पुराना): ancientf
Synonyms: past, former
Antonyms: contemporary
Example Sentence:
That is contrary to the observation of philosophers of bygone days.
3. SCOURGE (NOUN): (अभिशाप): affliction
Synonyms: bane, curse
Antonyms: blessing
Example Sentence:
Mass unemployment is a scourge for the society.
4. COHERENCE (NOUN): (स्थिरता): consistency
Synonyms: soundness, organization
Antonyms: incoherence
Example Sentence:
Many questions weren further raised on the coherence of state policy.
5. STIMULATE (VERB): (प्रेरित करना): encourage
Synonyms: prompt, prod
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented.
6. KINDLE (VERB): (प्रज्वलित करना): light
Synonyms: ignite, set fire to
Antonyms: douse
Example Sentence:
They kindle lights, he says, assuming one is in darkness.
7. TENTATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अनंतिम): provisional
Synonyms: unconfirmed, unsettled
Antonyms: definite
Example Sentence:
We reached to a tentative conclusion only.
8. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): erode
Synonyms: wear away, undercut
Antonyms: support
Example Sentence:
The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof.
9. PROGRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रगतिशील): modern
Synonyms: liberal, advanced
Antonyms: conservative
Example Sentence:
The censors, being elected on a general ticket, were always very progressive.
10. BONHOMIE (NOUN): (खुशमिज़ाजी): geniality
Synonyms: conviviality, affability
Antonyms: coldness
Example Sentence:
He exuded good humour and bonhomie.
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1.UNWAVERING (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर): steady
Synonyms: fixed, resolute
Antonyms: wavering
Example Sentence:
She fixed him with an unwavering stare.
2. BYGONE (ADJECTIVE): (पुराना): ancientf
Synonyms: past, former
Antonyms: contemporary
Example Sentence:
That is contrary to the observation of philosophers of bygone days.
3. SCOURGE (NOUN): (अभिशाप): affliction
Synonyms: bane, curse
Antonyms: blessing
Example Sentence:
Mass unemployment is a scourge for the society.
4. COHERENCE (NOUN): (स्थिरता): consistency
Synonyms: soundness, organization
Antonyms: incoherence
Example Sentence:
Many questions weren further raised on the coherence of state policy.
5. STIMULATE (VERB): (प्रेरित करना): encourage
Synonyms: prompt, prod
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented.
6. KINDLE (VERB): (प्रज्वलित करना): light
Synonyms: ignite, set fire to
Antonyms: douse
Example Sentence:
They kindle lights, he says, assuming one is in darkness.
7. TENTATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अनंतिम): provisional
Synonyms: unconfirmed, unsettled
Antonyms: definite
Example Sentence:
We reached to a tentative conclusion only.
8. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): erode
Synonyms: wear away, undercut
Antonyms: support
Example Sentence:
The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof.
9. PROGRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रगतिशील): modern
Synonyms: liberal, advanced
Antonyms: conservative
Example Sentence:
The censors, being elected on a general ticket, were always very progressive.
10. BONHOMIE (NOUN): (खुशमिज़ाजी): geniality
Synonyms: conviviality, affability
Antonyms: coldness
Example Sentence:
He exuded good humour and bonhomie.
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💢💢The Hindu Editorial with Vocab - 20th JUNE
Monsoon jitters: On rain deficit and droughts
The monsoon landed early in Kerala, three days ahead of the normal date of June 1. The journey upward of its western branch has since then been timely but lacking in vigour. The latest IMD figures suggest that the monsoon is running an 8% deficit. Central India, which has the largest swathe of land dependent on rainfed agriculture, has only got 52% of the rain that is due; the southern peninsula has a 22% deficit. Only India’s east and north-eastern parts are battling the diametrically opposite problem of too much rain, with floods in Assam and Meghalaya submerging entire villages. The northwest of India, where the monsoon is yet to arrive, and reeling under a series of heatwaves, is battling a rainfall deficit of 33%. The monsoon rainfall is critical to kharif sowing and so a faltering June has raised concerns in several quarters. However, there is little to be worried about at this juncture. June rainfall, particularly in the first fortnight, is historically patchy and contributes less than 18% of the monsoon rainfall. Meteorologists maintain that there is no correlation of the timing and advent of the monsoon rainfall with its eventual performance. Because of the large variance inherent in June rainfall, the IMD has historically chosen not to issue forecasts for the month, unlike for July and August. The latter two are considered the key monsoon months and responsible for supplying nearly two-thirds of the monsoon rains. Episodes of drought in India and those that are linked to agricultural failures are when the monsoon fails in these two months.
In fact, the real worry that lingers over the horizon is rainfall in July and August. On May 31, as part of its updated forecast, the IMD gave an optimistic picture. The June to September rainfall over the country was likely to be 103% of the Long Period Average, and central India was likely to get “above normal” rainfall as was the southern peninsula. The monsoon core zone, which consists of most of the rainfed agriculture regions, too is expected to receive “above normal” rain. In previous years, there has been a pattern of ‘normal’ and ‘above normal’ rains being forecast only for them to dry up for large periods in July and August, followed by a sudden surge in September. This pattern may help deliver the numbers but is not always beneficial for kharif sowing. The expectations of a good monsoon are premised on the persistence of a La Niña, the converse of the El Niño and characterised by a cooling of the Central Pacific waters. However, the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), another index of significance to the monsoon, is expected to be negative. Whether the La Niña can compensate for the dampening of the IOD remains to be seen.
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1. Swathe (N)- a large area of land.
2. ReeI Under (Phrasal Verb)- to struggle to deal with some oppressive or difficult burden or responsibility.
3. Juncture (N)- a particular point in events or time. अवसर
4. Fortnight (N)- a period of two weeks. दो सप्ताह का समय
5. Patchy (Adj)- only existing or happening in some parts.
6. Linger (V)- stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
7. Dry Up (Phrasal Verb)- to no longer exist or be available.
8. Premise On (Idiom)- based on (a particular idea or belief).
Monsoon jitters: On rain deficit and droughts
The monsoon landed early in Kerala, three days ahead of the normal date of June 1. The journey upward of its western branch has since then been timely but lacking in vigour. The latest IMD figures suggest that the monsoon is running an 8% deficit. Central India, which has the largest swathe of land dependent on rainfed agriculture, has only got 52% of the rain that is due; the southern peninsula has a 22% deficit. Only India’s east and north-eastern parts are battling the diametrically opposite problem of too much rain, with floods in Assam and Meghalaya submerging entire villages. The northwest of India, where the monsoon is yet to arrive, and reeling under a series of heatwaves, is battling a rainfall deficit of 33%. The monsoon rainfall is critical to kharif sowing and so a faltering June has raised concerns in several quarters. However, there is little to be worried about at this juncture. June rainfall, particularly in the first fortnight, is historically patchy and contributes less than 18% of the monsoon rainfall. Meteorologists maintain that there is no correlation of the timing and advent of the monsoon rainfall with its eventual performance. Because of the large variance inherent in June rainfall, the IMD has historically chosen not to issue forecasts for the month, unlike for July and August. The latter two are considered the key monsoon months and responsible for supplying nearly two-thirds of the monsoon rains. Episodes of drought in India and those that are linked to agricultural failures are when the monsoon fails in these two months.
In fact, the real worry that lingers over the horizon is rainfall in July and August. On May 31, as part of its updated forecast, the IMD gave an optimistic picture. The June to September rainfall over the country was likely to be 103% of the Long Period Average, and central India was likely to get “above normal” rainfall as was the southern peninsula. The monsoon core zone, which consists of most of the rainfed agriculture regions, too is expected to receive “above normal” rain. In previous years, there has been a pattern of ‘normal’ and ‘above normal’ rains being forecast only for them to dry up for large periods in July and August, followed by a sudden surge in September. This pattern may help deliver the numbers but is not always beneficial for kharif sowing. The expectations of a good monsoon are premised on the persistence of a La Niña, the converse of the El Niño and characterised by a cooling of the Central Pacific waters. However, the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), another index of significance to the monsoon, is expected to be negative. Whether the La Niña can compensate for the dampening of the IOD remains to be seen.
CREDIT SOURCE - THE HINDU
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1. Swathe (N)- a large area of land.
2. ReeI Under (Phrasal Verb)- to struggle to deal with some oppressive or difficult burden or responsibility.
3. Juncture (N)- a particular point in events or time. अवसर
4. Fortnight (N)- a period of two weeks. दो सप्ताह का समय
5. Patchy (Adj)- only existing or happening in some parts.
6. Linger (V)- stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
7. Dry Up (Phrasal Verb)- to no longer exist or be available.
8. Premise On (Idiom)- based on (a particular idea or belief).
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1.DEPRIVED (ADJECTIVE): (वंचित): disadvantaged
Synonyms: underprivileged, poverty
Antonyms: fortunate
Example Sentence:
The charity cares for destitute and deprived children.
2.ELUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पकड़ में न आने वाला): evasive
Synonyms: slippery, shifty
Antonyms: accessible
Example Sentence:
Success has become even more elusive now.
3.THRILL (VERB): (रोमांचित करना): excite
Synonyms: stimulate, arouse
Antonyms: bore
Example Sentence:
Frankly, jumping off a cliff doesn't thrill me at all.
4.CONFISCATE (VERB): (ज़ब्त करना): impound
Synonyms: seize, commandeer
Antonyms: return
Example Sentence:
The guards immediately confiscated his camera.
5.NEGLIGENCE (NOUN): (लापरवाही): carelessness
Synonyms: dereliction of duty, neglect
Antonyms: conscientiousness
Example Sentence:
She got injured due to the negligence of his employers.
6.PLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (विश्वसनीय): credible
Synonyms: reasonable, believable
Antonyms: unlikely
Example Sentence:
He gave a plausible explanation of how he got into acting.
7.PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE):(प्रासंगिक): relevant
Synonyms: to the point, apposite
Antonyms: irrelevant
Example Sentence:
She asked me a lot of pertinent questions.
8.CONFINE (VERB): (सीमित करना): enclose
Synonyms: incarcerate, imprison
Antonyms: release
Example Sentence:
He does not confine his message to high politics.
9.PRONOUNCED (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्ट): noticeable
Synonyms: marked, strong
Antonyms: faint
Example Sentence:
She had a pronounced squint.
10.LAPSE (VERB): (अवधि समाप्त होना): expire
Synonyms: run out, terminate
Antonyms: current
Example Sentence:
He let his membership of CND lapse.
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1.DEPRIVED (ADJECTIVE): (वंचित): disadvantaged
Synonyms: underprivileged, poverty
Antonyms: fortunate
Example Sentence:
The charity cares for destitute and deprived children.
2.ELUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पकड़ में न आने वाला): evasive
Synonyms: slippery, shifty
Antonyms: accessible
Example Sentence:
Success has become even more elusive now.
3.THRILL (VERB): (रोमांचित करना): excite
Synonyms: stimulate, arouse
Antonyms: bore
Example Sentence:
Frankly, jumping off a cliff doesn't thrill me at all.
4.CONFISCATE (VERB): (ज़ब्त करना): impound
Synonyms: seize, commandeer
Antonyms: return
Example Sentence:
The guards immediately confiscated his camera.
5.NEGLIGENCE (NOUN): (लापरवाही): carelessness
Synonyms: dereliction of duty, neglect
Antonyms: conscientiousness
Example Sentence:
She got injured due to the negligence of his employers.
6.PLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (विश्वसनीय): credible
Synonyms: reasonable, believable
Antonyms: unlikely
Example Sentence:
He gave a plausible explanation of how he got into acting.
7.PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE):(प्रासंगिक): relevant
Synonyms: to the point, apposite
Antonyms: irrelevant
Example Sentence:
She asked me a lot of pertinent questions.
8.CONFINE (VERB): (सीमित करना): enclose
Synonyms: incarcerate, imprison
Antonyms: release
Example Sentence:
He does not confine his message to high politics.
9.PRONOUNCED (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्ट): noticeable
Synonyms: marked, strong
Antonyms: faint
Example Sentence:
She had a pronounced squint.
10.LAPSE (VERB): (अवधि समाप्त होना): expire
Synonyms: run out, terminate
Antonyms: current
Example Sentence:
He let his membership of CND lapse.
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1.UNCERTAINTY (NOUN): (अनिश्चितता): unpredictability
Synonyms: unreliability, precariousness
Antonyms: certainty
Example Sentence:
These are times of uncertainty and danger.
2.RESUMPTION (NOUN): (पुनरारंभ): restart
Synonyms: restarting, reopening
Antonyms: suspension
Example Sentence:
With a resumption of her former manner, she turned back to her husband.
3.SPARK (VERB): (कारण होना): give rise to
Synonyms: cause, set in motion
Antonyms: bring to an end
Example Sentence:
The unexpected trial sparked a furious row.
4.INSTANTLY (ADVERB): (तत्काल): immediately
Synonyms: at once, straight away
Antonyms: eventually
Example Sentence:
She fell asleep almost instantly.
5.INTRINSIC (ADJECTIVE): (आंतरिक): inherent
Synonyms: innate, inborn
Antonyms: extrinsic
Example Sentence:
Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life.
6.STIMULATE (VERB): (उकसाना): encourage
Synonyms: prompt, prod
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented.
7.CONSOLIDATE (VERB): (मजबूत करना): strengthen
Synonyms: secure, stabilize
Antonyms: weaken
Example Sentence:
The company consolidated its position in the international market.
8.ADORABLE (ADJECTIVE): (प्यारा): lovable
Synonyms: appealing, charming
Antonyms: hateful
Example Sentence:
I have four adorable Siamese cats.
9.HUMANITARIAN (ADJECTIVE): (मानवीय): compassionate
Synonyms: humane, unselfish
Antonyms: selfish
Example Sentence:
NGOs send humanitarian aid to all.
10.TUSSLE (NOUN): (संघर्ष): scuffle
Synonyms: fight, struggle
Antonyms: accord
Example Sentence:
There was a tussle for the ball
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1.UNCERTAINTY (NOUN): (अनिश्चितता): unpredictability
Synonyms: unreliability, precariousness
Antonyms: certainty
Example Sentence:
These are times of uncertainty and danger.
2.RESUMPTION (NOUN): (पुनरारंभ): restart
Synonyms: restarting, reopening
Antonyms: suspension
Example Sentence:
With a resumption of her former manner, she turned back to her husband.
3.SPARK (VERB): (कारण होना): give rise to
Synonyms: cause, set in motion
Antonyms: bring to an end
Example Sentence:
The unexpected trial sparked a furious row.
4.INSTANTLY (ADVERB): (तत्काल): immediately
Synonyms: at once, straight away
Antonyms: eventually
Example Sentence:
She fell asleep almost instantly.
5.INTRINSIC (ADJECTIVE): (आंतरिक): inherent
Synonyms: innate, inborn
Antonyms: extrinsic
Example Sentence:
Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life.
6.STIMULATE (VERB): (उकसाना): encourage
Synonyms: prompt, prod
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented.
7.CONSOLIDATE (VERB): (मजबूत करना): strengthen
Synonyms: secure, stabilize
Antonyms: weaken
Example Sentence:
The company consolidated its position in the international market.
8.ADORABLE (ADJECTIVE): (प्यारा): lovable
Synonyms: appealing, charming
Antonyms: hateful
Example Sentence:
I have four adorable Siamese cats.
9.HUMANITARIAN (ADJECTIVE): (मानवीय): compassionate
Synonyms: humane, unselfish
Antonyms: selfish
Example Sentence:
NGOs send humanitarian aid to all.
10.TUSSLE (NOUN): (संघर्ष): scuffle
Synonyms: fight, struggle
Antonyms: accord
Example Sentence:
There was a tussle for the ball
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1.EXCLUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पूर्ण): complete
Synonyms: full, entire
Antonyms: partial
Example Sentence:
The company had exclusive focus on success and making money.
2.SUBVERT (VERB): (व्यवस्था भंग करना): destabilize
Synonyms: unsettle, overthrow
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:
An attempt was made to subvert democratic government.
3.PRECAUTIONARY (ADJECTIVE): (निवारक): preventative
Synonyms: preventive, safety
Antonyms: indifferent
Example Sentence:
We took her to hospital as a precautionary measure.
4.URGE (VERB): (अनुरोध करना): encourage
Synonyms: enjoin, adjure
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
Drawing up outside, he urged her inside.
5.GROUNDBREAKING (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): innovative
Synonyms: pioneering, advanced
Antonyms: conservative
Example Sentence:
Groundbreaking research has been done to look into fertility problems
6.INTENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (गहन): thorough
Synonyms: in-depth, concentrated
Antonyms: superficial
Example Sentence:
She undertook an intensive Arabic course.
7.WANE (VERB): (कम होना): decrease
Synonyms: decline, diminish
Antonyms: increase
Example Sentence:
Confidence in the dollar has waned.
8.GHASTLY (ADJECTIVE): (भयंकर): terrible
Synonyms: frightful, horrible
Antonyms: pleasant
Example Sentence:
It was one of the most ghastly crimes ever committed.
9.BLEND (VERB): (मिश्रित करना): mix
Synonyms: mingle, combine
Antonyms: clash
Example Sentence:
Blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water to get a perfect mixture.
10.LAPSE (VERB): (बिगड़ना): deteriorate
Synonyms: decline, fall
Antonyms: improve
Example Sentence:
The country has now lapsed into chaos.
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1.EXCLUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पूर्ण): complete
Synonyms: full, entire
Antonyms: partial
Example Sentence:
The company had exclusive focus on success and making money.
2.SUBVERT (VERB): (व्यवस्था भंग करना): destabilize
Synonyms: unsettle, overthrow
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:
An attempt was made to subvert democratic government.
3.PRECAUTIONARY (ADJECTIVE): (निवारक): preventative
Synonyms: preventive, safety
Antonyms: indifferent
Example Sentence:
We took her to hospital as a precautionary measure.
4.URGE (VERB): (अनुरोध करना): encourage
Synonyms: enjoin, adjure
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
Drawing up outside, he urged her inside.
5.GROUNDBREAKING (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): innovative
Synonyms: pioneering, advanced
Antonyms: conservative
Example Sentence:
Groundbreaking research has been done to look into fertility problems
6.INTENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (गहन): thorough
Synonyms: in-depth, concentrated
Antonyms: superficial
Example Sentence:
She undertook an intensive Arabic course.
7.WANE (VERB): (कम होना): decrease
Synonyms: decline, diminish
Antonyms: increase
Example Sentence:
Confidence in the dollar has waned.
8.GHASTLY (ADJECTIVE): (भयंकर): terrible
Synonyms: frightful, horrible
Antonyms: pleasant
Example Sentence:
It was one of the most ghastly crimes ever committed.
9.BLEND (VERB): (मिश्रित करना): mix
Synonyms: mingle, combine
Antonyms: clash
Example Sentence:
Blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water to get a perfect mixture.
10.LAPSE (VERB): (बिगड़ना): deteriorate
Synonyms: decline, fall
Antonyms: improve
Example Sentence:
The country has now lapsed into chaos.
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