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The Hindu Editorial Vocab 📝
🔹Emission (noun)
Meaning: The release or discharge of something (especially gas or radiation) into the air.
Synonyms: Discharge, release, output.
Antonyms: Absorption, intake, retention.
Example: The fireworks caused a surge in pollutant emissions that worsened air quality.
🔹Deterioration (noun)
Meaning: The process of becoming worse in condition or quality.
Synonyms: Decline, degradation, worsening.
Antonyms: Improvement, enhancement, recovery.
Example: The editorial highlights the deterioration of urban air quality during the festival.
🔹Particulate (adjective / noun)
Meaning: Microscopic solid or liquid matter in the air; relating to small separate parts.
Synonyms: Fine-particle, granular, fragmentary.
Antonyms: Bulk, continuous, uniform.
Example: The sharp rise in particulate matter after Deepavali is a major health concern.
🔹Mitigate (verb)
Meaning: To make a problem or its effects less severe.
Synonyms: Alleviate, reduce, ease.
Antonyms: Aggravate, worsen, intensify.
Example: Authorities sought to mitigate pollution by restricting fire-cracker usage.
🔹Vigilance (noun)
Meaning: The state of being watchful and alert for possible problems or dangers.
Synonyms: Alertness, watchfulness, caution.
Antonyms: Negligence, carelessness, inattentiveness.
Example: Continuous vigilance is needed even after the festival to prevent lingering pollution.
🔹Burden (noun / verb)
Meaning: A heavy load or responsibility; to place a load or weight upon.
Synonyms: Load, encumbrance, weight; impose, saddle.
Antonyms: Relief, aid, lighten.
Example: The increased air pollution places an added burden on healthcare systems.
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