Daily Vocab from THE HINDU 03- April-2017
1. distress- संकट, विपत्ति, आपदा
suffering, pain, agony, torment, heartache, heartbreak, misery, wretchedness, sorrow, grief, woe, sadness, unhappiness, desolation, despair, peril, difficulty, trouble, jeopardy, risk, adversity, poverty, deprivation, privation, destitution, indigence, impoverishment, penury, need, dire straits.
The response to distress caused by excessive heat has to be both speedy and professional.
2.disruption- व्यवधान, भंग
flutter, commotion, disturbance, kerfuffle, hoo-ha,
In the Indian context, crop failures and disruption of electricity supply due to sudden peak demand are common.
3.efficacy-प्रभावकारिता
success, productiveness, potency, power, benefit, advantage, value, virtue, usefulness
It is essential to study the efficacy of heat action plans and share the results across States to achieve best practices.
4. draconian-कठोर, बेरहम, बेदर्द, निर्दय
severe, strict, extreme, drastic, stringent, tough, cruel, oppressive, ruthless, relentless, punitive, authoritarian, despotic, tyrannical, repressive
Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi gave the Kerala government that the December order applied only to retail outlets and not to establishments such as bar-attached hotels, and beer and wine parlours. What was a harsh order is now draconian in its sweep.
5.catapults-उछालना, वेग से फेंकना
toss, fling, pitch, cast, lob, bowl, launch, catapult, project, propel, let fly, fire, chuck, heave, sling, peg, shy
As India catapults towards a digital economy, making ICT accessible to the disabled is a must
6.exacerbating-ख़राब करना, बदतर करना
worsen, inflame, compound, intensify, increase, heighten, magnify, add to, amplify, augment, add fuel to the fire/flames
Poor accessibility due to lack of focused information and political will has led to social exclusion of people with disabilities, exacerbating the negative impact of the existing digital divide
7.unprecedented-अभूतपूर्व, अपूर्व, बेमिसाल
groundbreaking, revolutionary, pioneering, epoch-making, unparalleled, unequaled, unmatched, unrivaled, without parallel, without equal, out of the ordinary, unusual, exceptional, singular, unique, unexampled
This assumes a greater thrust given the unprecedented developmental activity in the country under the various missions launched by the present government, such as the Smart Cities Mission
8 punitive-दंडात्मक,
severe, stiff, stringent, burdensome, demanding, crushing, crippling, high, sky-high, inflated, exorbitant, extortionate, excessive, inordinate, unreasonable
Most importantly, the Act sets timelines to ensure implementation of the above and punitive action in the event of non-compliance.
9. Retrofitting-add (a component or accessory) to something that did not have it when manufactured.
If principles of Universal Design are incorporated at the design stage, cost implications are negligible. Retrofitting, on the other hand, has huge cost implications.
10. pragmatic-व्यावहारिक, dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
matter-of-fact, sensible, down-to-earth, commonsensical, businesslike, having both/one's feet on the ground, hardheaded, no-nonsense, hard-nosed
It becomes our collective responsibility to ensure inclusive development, one that engages all stakeholders through a pragmatic and judicious combination of interventions.
11.resurgence-पुनर्जीवन
revival, recovery, comeback, reawakening, resurrection, reappearance, reemergence, regeneration, resumption, recommencement, continuation, renaissance
If there has to be investment resurgence, it is necessary to create the climate which promotes this faith
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13. tepid-तेज़, गुनगुना
slightly warm, at room temperature, apathetic, muted, halfhearted, so-so, 'comme ci, comme ça', indifferent, subdued, cool, lukewarm, uninterested, unenthused
The growth rate of the advanced economies remained low and the recovery from the crisis of 2008 was tepid which had an adverse impact on exports
14. viable-व्यवहार्य
workable, practicable, practical, usable, possible, realistic, achievable, attainable, realizable, doable
all viable “stalled” projects must be brought to completion
15. recalcitrance-अड़ियल, अक्खड़, हठी
intractable, obstreperous, truculent, insubordinate, defiant, rebellious, willful, wayward, headstrong, self-willed, contrary, perverse, difficult, refractory, froward, contumacious
This will make a difference to global climate outcomes in the context of U.S. recalcitrance under Trump
16.ostensibly-जाहिरा तौर पर, प्रकट रूप से
seemingly, on the face of it, to all intents and purposes, outwardly, superficially, allegedly, supposedly, purportedly
In March, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order, ostensibly promoting U.S. energy independence and economic growth
suffering, pain, agony, torment, heartache, heartbreak, misery, wretchedness, sorrow, grief, woe, sadness, unhappiness, desolation, despair, peril, difficulty, trouble, jeopardy, risk, adversity, poverty, deprivation, privation, destitution, indigence, impoverishment, penury, need, dire straits.
The response to distress caused by excessive heat has to be both speedy and professional.
2.disruption- व्यवधान, भंग
flutter, commotion, disturbance, kerfuffle, hoo-ha,
In the Indian context, crop failures and disruption of electricity supply due to sudden peak demand are common.
3.efficacy-प्रभावकारिता
success, productiveness, potency, power, benefit, advantage, value, virtue, usefulness
It is essential to study the efficacy of heat action plans and share the results across States to achieve best practices.
4. draconian-कठोर, बेरहम, बेदर्द, निर्दय
severe, strict, extreme, drastic, stringent, tough, cruel, oppressive, ruthless, relentless, punitive, authoritarian, despotic, tyrannical, repressive
Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi gave the Kerala government that the December order applied only to retail outlets and not to establishments such as bar-attached hotels, and beer and wine parlours. What was a harsh order is now draconian in its sweep.
5.catapults-उछालना, वेग से फेंकना
toss, fling, pitch, cast, lob, bowl, launch, catapult, project, propel, let fly, fire, chuck, heave, sling, peg, shy
As India catapults towards a digital economy, making ICT accessible to the disabled is a must
6.exacerbating-ख़राब करना, बदतर करना
worsen, inflame, compound, intensify, increase, heighten, magnify, add to, amplify, augment, add fuel to the fire/flames
Poor accessibility due to lack of focused information and political will has led to social exclusion of people with disabilities, exacerbating the negative impact of the existing digital divide
7.unprecedented-अभूतपूर्व, अपूर्व, बेमिसाल
groundbreaking, revolutionary, pioneering, epoch-making, unparalleled, unequaled, unmatched, unrivaled, without parallel, without equal, out of the ordinary, unusual, exceptional, singular, unique, unexampled
This assumes a greater thrust given the unprecedented developmental activity in the country under the various missions launched by the present government, such as the Smart Cities Mission
8 punitive-दंडात्मक,
severe, stiff, stringent, burdensome, demanding, crushing, crippling, high, sky-high, inflated, exorbitant, extortionate, excessive, inordinate, unreasonable
Most importantly, the Act sets timelines to ensure implementation of the above and punitive action in the event of non-compliance.
9. Retrofitting-add (a component or accessory) to something that did not have it when manufactured.
If principles of Universal Design are incorporated at the design stage, cost implications are negligible. Retrofitting, on the other hand, has huge cost implications.
10. pragmatic-व्यावहारिक, dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
matter-of-fact, sensible, down-to-earth, commonsensical, businesslike, having both/one's feet on the ground, hardheaded, no-nonsense, hard-nosed
It becomes our collective responsibility to ensure inclusive development, one that engages all stakeholders through a pragmatic and judicious combination of interventions.
11.resurgence-पुनर्जीवन
revival, recovery, comeback, reawakening, resurrection, reappearance, reemergence, regeneration, resumption, recommencement, continuation, renaissance
If there has to be investment resurgence, it is necessary to create the climate which promotes this faith
12 bandied-
- pass on or discuss (an idea or rumour) in a casual or uninformed way.
13. tepid-तेज़, गुनगुना
slightly warm, at room temperature, apathetic, muted, halfhearted, so-so, 'comme ci, comme ça', indifferent, subdued, cool, lukewarm, uninterested, unenthused
The growth rate of the advanced economies remained low and the recovery from the crisis of 2008 was tepid which had an adverse impact on exports
14. viable-व्यवहार्य
workable, practicable, practical, usable, possible, realistic, achievable, attainable, realizable, doable
all viable “stalled” projects must be brought to completion
15. recalcitrance-अड़ियल, अक्खड़, हठी
intractable, obstreperous, truculent, insubordinate, defiant, rebellious, willful, wayward, headstrong, self-willed, contrary, perverse, difficult, refractory, froward, contumacious
This will make a difference to global climate outcomes in the context of U.S. recalcitrance under Trump
16.ostensibly-जाहिरा तौर पर, प्रकट रूप से
seemingly, on the face of it, to all intents and purposes, outwardly, superficially, allegedly, supposedly, purportedly
In March, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order, ostensibly promoting U.S. energy independence and economic growth
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