Quality Concerns Amidst AYUSH Education Expansion
Vocabulary from this Editorial
Extremely bad; appalling.
Synonyms: dreadful, terrible, awful
"The attendance at the seminar was abysmal, with only a few people showing up."
Given or granted to someone.
Synonyms: granted, given, bestowed
"Special recognition was accorded to the longest-serving employee."
In a way that causes anxiety or fear; disturbingly.
Synonyms: worryingly, frighteningly, shockingly
"The crime rate in the city has increased alarmingly over the past year."
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof.
Synonyms: claims, accusations, assertions
"The committee is investigating allegations of corruption within the department."
Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
Synonyms: suitable, fitting, proper
"It is important to use appropriate language in a formal report."
Occurring at the same time; corresponding in nature.
Synonyms: concurrent, synchronous, simultaneous
"The release of the new product is coinciding with the company's anniversary celebration."
The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
Synonyms: capability, proficiency, aptitude
"His competence in financial analysis made him an invaluable asset to the team."
At the same time.
Synonyms: simultaneously, synchronously, at once
"The research team worked concurrently on different aspects of the project."
A lack or shortage of something; a falling short of a requirement.
Synonyms: shortages, lacks, inadequacies
"The audit report highlighted several deficiencies in the company's accounting practices."
The state of being harmed or damaged.
Synonyms: harm, damage, disadvantage
"Working long hours can be to the detriment of one's health."
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
Synonyms: predicament, quandary, difficulty
"The manager faced a dilemma, having to choose between cutting costs or losing employees."
Causing or compelling someone or something to move or act.
Synonyms: propelling, motivating, impelling
"Innovation is the driving force behind the company's success."
Used or applied (a right, power, or quality).
Synonyms: utilized, employed, exerted
"The board of directors exercised its power to approve the new merger."
Not real or true; invented or imaginary.
Synonyms: imaginary, invented, fabricated
"The detective discovered that the witness had provided a fictitious address."
Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
Synonyms: basic, essential, foundational
"Understanding the fundamental principles of economics is crucial for investors."
Communicated (information or knowledge); made known.
Synonyms: conveyed, communicated, transmitted
"The professor imparted valuable wisdom to her students during the lecture."
Things that motivate or encourage someone to do something.
Synonyms: motivators, inducements, stimuli
"The government offers tax incentives to encourage investment in renewable energy."
The judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively.
Synonyms: legal system, magistracy, judgeship
"The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of democratic governance."
A system of parts working together in a machine; a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.
Synonyms: system, process, method
"The market operates through a complex mechanism of supply and demand."
Failure or refusal to comply with a request, rule, or regulation.
Synonyms: violation, infringement, disobedience
"The company faced penalties for non-compliance with safety standards."
Relates to; be appropriate, related, or applicable to.
Synonyms: relates to, concerns, refers to
"This clause specifically pertains to the terms of employment for new staff."
The state or condition of being greater in number or amount; the most common or noticeable feature.
Synonyms: prevalence, dominance, supremacy
"The historical predominance of agriculture is shifting towards manufacturing."
The action of evaluating something again or differently.
Synonyms: reassessment, reconsideration, reappraisal
"A re-evaluation of the company's marketing strategy is urgently needed."
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand difficult conditions.
Synonyms: strong, healthy, vigorous
"The economy showed robust growth in the last quarter."
A deficit of something required or expected; a failure to reach a target.
Synonyms: deficits, shortages, deficiencies
"The project experienced significant budget shortfalls, halting its progress."
(Of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
Synonyms: strict, rigorous, severe
"The new safety regulations are quite stringent and must be followed meticulously."
Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
Synonyms: considerable, significant, sizable
"The charity received a substantial donation from an anonymous benefactor."
A sudden powerful forward or upward movement; a sudden large increase.
Synonyms: rise, increase, upswing
"There was a sudden surge in electricity demand during the heatwave."
Emphasizes; calls special attention to.
Synonyms: emphasizes, highlights, stresses
"The recent incidents underscore the importance of vigilance."
Causing anxiety or concern.
Synonyms: troubling, concerning, alarming
"The rapidly growing inflation rate is a worrisome economic indicator."
Phrasal Verbs
To constitute; to form (a whole).
"Women <i>make up</i> a significant portion of the medical workforce in the country."
To produce or present something.
"The new policy <i>brings forth</i> several challenges for small businesses."
To have something as a central or main theme or concern.
"The entire discussion seemed to <i>revolve around</i> budget cuts."
To reveal or expose something previously hidden.
"The investigation <i>brought to light</i> new evidence about the fraud."
To take severe measures to restrict or suppress undesirable or illegal people or behaviour.
"Authorities are <i>cracking down on</i> illegal parking in the city center."
To hope or expect to do something; to consider something with the aim of doing it.
"Companies often <i>look to</i> expand into new markets to increase profits."
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