Vocabulary words found in The Hindu editorial, "Drowning: A Neglected Public Health Crisis," ( 30 July 2024)

Vocabulary words found in The Hindu editorial, "Drowning: A Neglected Public Health Crisis," ( 30 July 2024)

1.       Macabre

o    Meaning: Disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.

o    Synonyms: Gruesome, ghastly, grim

o    Antonyms: Pleasant, delightful, cheerful

o    Example Sentence: The detective's report painted a macabre picture of the crime scene.

2.      Negligence

o    Meaning: Failure to take proper care in doing something.

o    Synonyms: Carelessness, neglect, inattention

o    Antonyms: Diligence, attentiveness, care

o    Example Sentence: The doctor was sued for negligence after a routine procedure went wrong.

3.      Perilous

o    Meaning: Full of danger or risk.

o    Synonyms: Hazardous, dangerous, risky

o    Antonyms: Safe, secure, harmless

o    Example Sentence: The climbers embarked on a perilous journey up the steep mountain.

4.      Haunting

o    Meaning: Evoking strong, poignant emotions; difficult to forget.

o    Synonyms: Eerie, unforgettable, poignant

o    Antonyms: Forgettable, mundane, ordinary

o    Example Sentence: The haunting melody of the song stayed with her long after the concert ended.

5.      Intolerable

o    Meaning: Unable to be endured.

o    Synonyms: Unbearable, insufferable, unendurable

o    Antonyms: Bearable, tolerable, endurable

o    Example Sentence: The heat during the summer in the desert was intolerable for most people.

6.     Treacherous

o    Meaning: Hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers.

o    Synonyms: Dangerous, perilous, risky

o    Antonyms: Safe, secure, trustworthy

o    Example Sentence: The icy roads were treacherous, making driving conditions extremely dangerous.

7.      Colossal

o    Meaning: Extremely large or great.

o    Synonyms: Gigantic, massive, enormous

o    Antonyms: Tiny, small, insignificant

o    Example Sentence: The colossal statue stood proudly in the center of the city square.

8.     Paucity

o    Meaning: The presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities.

o    Synonyms: Scarcity, shortage, lack

o    Antonyms: Abundance, plenty, surplus

o    Example Sentence: The paucity of evidence made it difficult to prove the defendant's guilt.

9.     Jeopardy

o    Meaning: Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

o    Synonyms: Danger, risk, peril

o    Antonyms: Safety, security, protection

o    Example Sentence: The company's financial mismanagement put it in serious jeopardy.

10.  Equity

o    Meaning: Fairness or justice in the way people are treated.

o    Synonyms: Fairness, impartiality, justice

o    Antonyms: Inequity, injustice, unfairness

o    Example Sentence: The organization strives for equity in all its hiring practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants.