Union Budget: Cautious Approach to Climate Finance
Vocabulary from this Editorial
Faster than usual; intensified.
Synonyms: expedited, hastened, quickened
"The company introduced an accelerated training program for new recruits."
Directed towards; intended to achieve.
Synonyms: intended for, targeted at, focused on
"The campaign is aimed at raising public awareness about mental health."
Makes (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
Synonyms: mitigates, eases, relieves
"The new medication alleviates the symptoms of the flu."
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
Synonyms: aspiring, determined, driven
"She has ambitious plans to start her own business."
To cause something to happen.
Synonyms: effect, generate, induce
"Technological advancements often bring about significant societal changes."
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do something.
Synonyms: ability, capability, potential
"The factory has the capacity to produce 10,000 units per day."
A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface; a profound difference between people, viewpoints, or feelings.
Synonyms: gulf, abyss, crevice
"There is a significant chasm between the two political parties on economic policy."
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Synonyms: dedication, devotion, allegiance
"Her commitment to environmental protection is admirable."
The ability to compete effectively with others.
Synonyms: rivalry, emulation, contest
"The company improved its competitiveness by investing in new technology."
Consisting of many different and connected parts; complicated.
Synonyms: intricate, complicated, convoluted
"Solving the complex mathematical problem required several steps."
To a great extent; a lot.
Synonyms: significantly, substantially, markedly
"The new policy considerably improved the company's performance."
Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation.
Synonyms: traditional, conventional, moderate
"The government adopted a conservative approach to economic reforms."
Requiring a large expenditure of money or resources.
Synonyms: expensive, pricey, high-priced
"Implementing the new system proved to be a costly affair."
Combined with; together with.
Synonyms: accompanied by, combined with, joined with
"His talent, coupled with his hard work, led to his success."
Appear, occur, or come to public attention unexpectedly.
Synonyms: emerge, arise, surface
"Unexpected problems tend to crop up during major projects."
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Synonyms: critical, pivotal, essential
"The next few weeks will be crucial for the company's survival."
A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
Synonyms: announcements, statements, proclamations
"The joint declarations emphasized the need for international cooperation."
Regard or consider in a specified way.
Synonyms: considered, judged, reckoned
"The area was deemed safe for public access."
The payment of money from a fund.
Synonyms: payments, expenditures, outlays
"The timely disbursements of funds are essential for project completion."
Lacking a coherent sequence or connection.
Synonyms: incoherent, disconnected, fragmented
"The presentation was disjointed and difficult to follow."
Absolutely necessary or important.
Synonyms: crucial, fundamental, indispensable
"Clean water is essential for human health."
Is a perfect example of.
Synonyms: exemplifies, personifies, typifies
"The skyscraper epitomizes modern architectural design."
Fail to reach an expected or required standard or level.
Synonyms: fail to meet, be inadequate, miss
"The company's profits fell short of market expectations this quarter."
Obstacles or difficulties.
Synonyms: obstacles, barriers, challenges
"They overcame several financial hurdles to achieve their dream."
An essential or urgent thing.
Synonyms: necessity, requirement, priority
"Improving education is a moral imperative for the nation."
About to happen; imminent.
Synonyms: imminent, forthcoming, approaching
"The team prepared for the impending storm."
Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Synonyms: intrinsic, innate, ingrained
"There are inherent risks in any investment."
Not enough; inadequate.
Synonyms: inadequate, deficient, scarce
"The evidence presented was insufficient to prove his guilt."
Combined (two or more things) to form a whole.
Synonyms: combined, merged, unified
"The new system integrated all the functions into one platform."
Relating to laws or the making of laws.
Synonyms: statutory, legal, governmental
"The committee is responsible for drafting new legislative proposals."
Lasting for a long time or slow to end.
Synonyms: persistent, remaining, enduring
"She had a lingering cough after the flu."
Lacking in quantity or quality; sparse.
Synonyms: scanty, sparse, insufficient
"The refugees survived on meager rations for weeks."
Reduces (something, especially something undesirable) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Synonyms: reduces, decreases, lessens
"Wearing a helmet minimizes the risk of head injury."
Relatively small in quantity, size, or extent.
Synonyms: humble, moderate, limited
"The company started with a modest investment but grew rapidly."
Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
Synonyms: widespread, prevalent, omnipresent
"The pervasive influence of social media affects daily life."
Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Synonyms: relentless, tenacious, determined
"Her persistent efforts eventually led to a breakthrough."
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Synonyms: extended, prolonged, lengthy
"The protracted negotiations finally resulted in a peace treaty."
Dependence on or trust in someone or something.
Synonyms: dependence, trust, faith
"The country reduced its reliance on imported oil by developing renewable energy sources."
Making (something previously hidden or secret) known to others.
Synonyms: disclosing, unveiling, exposing
"The audit revealed several irregularities in the financial statements."
Obtaining (something) especially with difficulty; protecting against threat.
Synonyms: obtaining, acquiring, gaining
"Securing a bank loan was essential for starting the business."
To state or describe something in a clear and organized way.
Synonyms: present, explain, state
"The report sets forth the findings of the investigation."
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
Synonyms: notable, considerable, substantial
"There was a significant improvement in the patient's condition."
Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
Synonyms: considerable, significant, sizeable
"The project received substantial funding from international donors."
Emphasizes the importance of (something).
Synonyms: emphasizes, highlights, stresses
"The report underscores the need for better public transport."
The state of being uncertain.
Synonyms: doubt, indecision, hesitation
"Economic uncertainty made investors hesitant to commit funds."
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Synonyms: extensive, prevalent, common
"There is widespread concern about climate change."
Phrasal Verbs
To direct toward a specific goal or target.
"The new policy aims at reducing unemployment rates."
To state or explain something clearly and formally.
"The guidelines set forth the rules for safe conduct."
To appear or happen unexpectedly.
"Several unforeseen issues cropped up during the construction phase."
To fail to reach an expected or desired standard or level.
"The team's performance fell short of their coach's expectations."
Combined or joined together with something else.
"His talent, coupled with immense hard work, made him a successful musician."
To cause something to happen or come into being.
"The new manager hopes to bring about positive changes in the department."
Keep Learning with PrepZen
Get daily current affairs, live mock tests, mistake bank, vocab builder & more — all free on your phone.
Recent Editorials
- Safeguarding Electoral Integrity: A Call for Accountability (23 September 2026)
- Orbital Armaments: The Perilous New Frontier in Space (22 September 2026)
- A Critical Examination of India's Drug Quality Control (21 September 2026)
- U.S. Sanctions and India's Economic Dilemma (20 September 2026)
- Saving the Pygmy Hog: A Call for Floodplain Restoration (18 September 2026)