Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Wide open: On India’s Paralympians”

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Sep 9, 2024 - 03:53

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Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Wide open: On India’s Paralympians”

1)  Ascent

Example: "The athlete’s ascent to the top of the rankings was due to years of hard work and dedication."

 2) Impairment

Synonyms: Disability, defect, limitation

Antonyms: Ability, strength, proficiency

Example: "Despite her impairment, she competed at the highest level in the Paralympics."

3)  Cornered glory

Synonyms: Achieved honor, earned recognition, gained fame

Antonyms: Lost opportunity, failed, missed out

Example: "He cornered glory by winning the gold medal in the final match."

4)  Indomitable

Synonyms: Unconquerable, invincible, steadfast

Example: "Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome every obstacle in her path to success."

5)  Praiseworthy

Synonyms: Commendable, admirable, laudable

Antonyms: Despicable, blameworthy, shameful

Example: "The athletes’ praiseworthy performance earned them accolades from around the world."

6)  Thronging

Antonyms: Dispersing, scattering, separating

Example: "The fans were thronging the stadium to witness the historic event."

7)  Heroic

Example: "The rescue workers made heroic efforts to save the people trapped in the building."

8)  Inclusive

Synonyms: All-encompassing, comprehensive, open

Antonyms: Exclusive, restricted, limited

Example: "The organizers aimed to make the event as inclusive as possible, ensuring everyone could participate."

9)  Mainstream

Synonyms: Conventional, established, popular

Example: "The success of para-sports has helped bring them into the mainstream."

10) Underscore

Example: "His victory underscored the importance of perseverance and determination."

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