India's Urgent Need for a National Cooling Strategy
Vocabulary from this Editorial
To accept or admit the existence or truth of.
Synonyms: Recognize, concede, admit
"The government acknowledges the need for stricter environmental regulations."
Having a great deal of money; wealthy.
Synonyms: Prosperous, rich, wealthy
"Affluent nations often have a higher per capita carbon footprint."
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
Synonyms: Aspiring, determined, driven
"The new project sets an ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions by half."
Carefully assessed, set, or adjusted to a standard.
Synonyms: Adjusted, fine-tuned, measured
"The instruments need to be calibrated precisely for accurate readings."
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
Synonyms: Extensive, thorough, complete
"The report provides a comprehensive overview of the country's economic challenges."
Formed (a plan or idea) in the mind.
Synonyms: Formulated, devised, imagined
"The project was conceived with the aim of promoting sustainable development."
The action of bringing resources into effective action; the strategic positioning of personnel or equipment.
Synonyms: Allocation, distribution, arrangement
"The rapid deployment of emergency services was crucial during the flood."
Choosing someone or something for a special purpose, or of giving them a particular status.
Synonyms: Naming, appointing, specifying
"The committee is responsible for designating suitable candidates for the award."
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.
Synonyms: Creed, tenet, principle
"The company's core doctrine emphasizes customer satisfaction above all else."
The fact of having a right to something.
Synonyms: Right, prerogative, privilege
"Access to clean water is considered a basic human entitlement."
Fair and impartial.
Synonyms: Just, fair, impartial
"The company aims to create an equitable workplace for all employees."
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Synonyms: Structure, system, scheme
"The new policy provides a framework for international cooperation."
Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
Synonyms: Basic, essential, primary
"Respect for human rights is a fundamental principle of democracy."
Of vital importance; crucial.
Synonyms: Crucial, essential, vital
"It is imperative that we address climate change immediately."
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
Synonyms: Execution, enactment, application
"The implementation of the new software took several months."
Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
Synonyms: Insufficient, deficient, sparse
"The current infrastructure is inadequate to support the growing population."
Required by law or rules; compulsory.
Synonyms: Compulsory, obligatory, required
"Wearing helmets is mandatory for all construction workers on site."
Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.
Synonyms: Requires, demands, compels
"The new regulations necessitates a complete overhaul of the production process."
A measure taken to reduce the force or intensity of (something unpleasant).
Synonyms: Relief, remedy, alleviation
"The government offered only short-term palliatives instead of long-term solutions."
An odd or unusual feature or habit.
Synonyms: Idiosyncrasies, eccentricities, quirks
"Each region has its own cultural peculiarities that visitors find fascinating."
Continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.
Synonyms: Endures, continues, remains
"Despite numerous attempts, the problem of water scarcity persists in the area."
(of a person or policy) creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened.
Synonyms: Initiative, anticipatory, forward-looking
"A proactive approach to problem-solving often yields better results."
Acting in response to a situation rather than creating or controlling it.
Synonyms: Responsive, defensive, retrospective
"The company's reactive strategy led to missed opportunities in the market."
To rise very quickly to a high level.
Synonyms: Ascend, climb, surge
"Housing prices are expected to soar in the coming months."
Be enough or adequate.
Synonyms: Be sufficient, be adequate, serve
"A brief explanation will suffice for now; we can discuss details later."
Continuing for an extended period or without interruption.
Synonyms: Continuous, prolonged, persistent
"The team showed a sustained effort throughout the entire match."
Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures.
Synonyms: Mild, moderate, clement
"The temperate climate of the region is ideal for agriculture."
A dramatic performance; (figuratively) actions or behaviour intended to impress or deceive.
Synonyms: Show, spectacle, drama
"The politician's grand gestures were dismissed as mere theatre by the public."
Causing a thorough or dramatic change.
Synonyms: Revolutionary, radical, life-changing
"The introduction of new technology had a transformative impact on the industry."
Not able to be maintained at the current rate or level.
Synonyms: Unsupportable, unfeasible, unviable
"The current consumption patterns are ecologically unsustainable."
Phrasal Verbs
To give attention, effort, or interest to something specific.
"The discussion focused on the economic challenges faced by developing countries."
Making something available or accessible.
"The new trade agreement is opening up opportunities for small businesses."
To be reduced to the most basic or essential point.
"The entire argument boils down to a matter of trust."
To establish or arrange something.
"The government plans to set up a new committee to investigate the issue."
To pay a lot of money for something, often reluctantly.
"Consumers are often forced to shell out more for essential goods due to inflation."
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