Vocabulary words from the article "Power play: On hydropower projects and the environment,"

Vocabulary words from the article "Power play: On hydropower projects and the environment,"

 1)  Devastating

• Synonyms: Destructive, catastrophic, ruinous

• Antonyms: Beneficial, constructive, restorative

• Example: "The devastating earthquake left thousands of people homeless."

 2) Landslide

• Synonyms: Avalanche, rockslide, earthfall

• Antonyms: Erosion (though not a perfect antonym, it's related), uplift

• Example: "The heavy rains triggered a landslide that blocked the main highway."

3)  Quiescent

• Synonyms: Inactive, dormant, still

• Antonyms: Active, lively, bustling

• Example: "The volcano has been quiescent for over a century, but scientists continue to monitor it."

4)  Conundrum

• Synonyms: Puzzle, dilemma, enigma

• Antonyms: Solution, answer, clarity

• Example: "The question of how to balance development with environmental preservation remains a conundrum."

5)  Undulating

• Synonyms: Rolling, wave-like, wavy

• Antonyms: Flat, level, even

• Example: "The undulating hills made for a scenic drive through the countryside."

6)  Complicated

• Synonyms: Complex, intricate, convoluted

• Antonyms: Simple, straightforward, easy

• Example: "The negotiations were complicated by differing interests among the stakeholders."

7)  Bolster

• Synonyms: Support, strengthen, reinforce

• Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, diminish

• Example: "The new evidence bolstered his case in court."

 8) Sustainable

• Synonyms: Endurable, viable, eco-friendly

• Antonyms: Unsustainable, temporary, destructive

• Example: "The company is committed to finding sustainable solutions for its energy needs."