Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Clarity of vision: The Hindu Editorial on eye drops for presbyopia and ‘claims,"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Clarity of vision: The Hindu Editorial on eye drops for presbyopia and ‘claims,"

1) Exaggeration

• Synonyms: Overstatement, embellishment, hyperbole

• Antonyms: Understatement, minimization

• Example: "The ad's exaggeration of the product's benefits led to consumer complaints."

2)  Efficacy

• Synonyms: Effectiveness, efficiency, potency

• Antonyms: Ineffectiveness, failure, impotence

• Example: "Clinical trials are conducted to determine the efficacy of a new drug."

3)  Plague

• Synonyms: Afflict, torment, trouble

• Antonyms: Bless, assist, relieve

• Example: "Misleading advertisements have plagued the health industry for years."

4)  Prowess

• Synonyms: Skill, expertise, mastery

• Antonyms: Incompetence, ineptitude, inability

• Example: "His prowess in surgery has earned him numerous accolades."

5)  Unsubstantiated

• Synonyms: Unproven, unsupported, speculative

• Antonyms: Verified, confirmed, proven

• Example: "The claims about the drug were unsubstantiated and lacked scientific backing."

6)  Controversy

• Synonyms: Dispute, argument, debate

• Antonyms: Agreement, consensus, harmony

• Example: "The controversy over the product's safety led to its removal from the market."

7)  Escalation

• Synonyms: Increase, intensification, surge

• Antonyms: Reduction, decrease, de-escalation

• Example: "The media coverage led to an escalation in public interest."

8)  Proprietary

• Synonyms: Exclusive, patented, owned

• Antonyms: Public, shared, open-source

• Example: "The company marketed the drops as a proprietary solution for presbyopia."

 9) Constrict

• Synonyms: Tighten, squeeze, narrow

• Antonyms: Expand, loosen, widen

• Example: "The drug works by causing the pupils to constrict, improving vision temporarily."

 10) Reinforce

• Synonyms: Strengthen, support, bolster

• Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, diminish

• Example: "The government is working to reinforce regulations to prevent false claims in advertisements."