The Hindu Editorial : May 27, 2025 - Learn Vocabulary

The Hindu Editorial – 27 May 2025

THE HINDU EDITORIAL - Veranda Race

Greater share

States deserve a bigger share of central taxes in post-GST era

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s exhortation to the Chief Ministers gathered at the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog over the weekend, in New Delhi, that the Centre and States should come together as “Team India” to propel the country forward, is a good sentiment; but, it belies reality. The Centre-States relationship right now is a one-way street, with the Centre resorting to the stick, and, occasionally, to the carrot method, to make the States comply with its wishes. The States are finding it increasingly difficult to voice their often genuine and serious grievances at the national level since federal bodies such as the NITI Aayog Governing Council or the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council do not meet often. Meeting once a year is not nearly enough for the Governing Council of a body whose very first objective is to develop a “shared vision of national development priorities”. The GST Council, too, has not met in more than five months, when regulations say it should meet at least once a quarter. So, when the States do get a chance to speak at the national level, as they did on Saturday, most have no choice but to focus on their individual problems or achievements rather than on a collaborative “Team India” approach. There were, however, some notable deviations where Chief Ministers looked beyond their States’ borders in an attempt to drive national growth. One was Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s proposal for the creation of three sub-groups of States to focus attention on the issues of GDP growth and investment, leveraging India’s demographic bounty, and using technology to drive governance. Sub-groups are a good way for the Centre to bring States on board, if it finds a body comprising all States to be too unwieldy.

The most notable pan-India suggestion was probably Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s call for the Centre to share 50% of its tax revenue with the States, up from the current formula of 41%. This is an issue that certainly requires more discussion. The implicit condition behind the Centre providing States compensation for any losses arising out of GST for five years was that the States would use this time to bolster their own tax revenues. While progress on this has been patchy – with some States doing far better than others – it has nevertheless been significant. The States’ combined own tax revenues as a percentage of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) grew from 6.6% in 2017-18 to 7.2% in 2024-25. On the other hand, GST has failed to live up to its potential, with net revenues only recently surpassing pre-GST indirect tax levels. Since GST subsumed many of the States’ levies, it seems only fair that the Centre seriously consider their demand for a bigger share in central taxes.

Testing times

Shubman Gill is in charge of a Test team in transition

In the cyclical nature of cricket, India is stepping into a new era in Tests. The appointment of Shubman Gill as captain in the game’s longest format hints at a break from the past and new beginnings. At 25, Gill is part of the young turks within the squad, while K.L. Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah, at ages 33 and 31 respectively, remain the senior duo with previous captaincy stints. But in picking Gill as the leader, the selectors, especially chairman Ajit Agarkar, have loudly proclaimed that they are looking at the long road into the future, and not a short-term replacement. The retirements of regular skipper Rohit Sharma and talisman Virat Kohli in quick succession meant that big gaps had to be filled both in terms of leadership chutzpah and batting acumen. Gill, with all the high potential through which he stepped into the game at all levels, be it under-19, Punjab and later the national unit, seems a good fit. He is also leading Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League and is clued into the art of captaincy. Men younger than him have led India in the past, notably Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, and Gill, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy, will learn more on the job starting with the five Tests commencing in England in June. He will have the freedom and responsibility to shape the team he leads.

Besides Rahul and Bumrah, Gill has to contend with other seniors, including Ravindra Jadeja, who, at 36, is closer to the finish line. It is what Mohammad Azharuddin dealt with while having Kapil Dev, Dilip Vengsarkar, K. Srikkanth and Ravi Shastri in the ranks. M.S. Dhoni too had a similar task as Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, V.V.S. Laxman and Virender Sehwag reported to him. Gill has the respect of the dressing room, being marked for greatness as he climbed the rungs. With 1893 Test runs averaging 35.05, his numbers seem underwhelming but there is no mistaking his talent, and captaincy may well goad him to temper his glorious stroke play with some caution. Leadership caused a surge in Kohli’s run-making ability, and the expectation is that Gill too may reap some benefits. India will also miss R. Ashwin when it embarks on the tour of the Old Blighty, and Gill has to helm this transition well. That hope is intrinsic to this unit is evident as Karun Nair makes a comeback after last turning up for India in 2017. He has been prolific in the domestic circuit besides doing well in county cricket over the previous few seasons, and the last bit should help him acclimatise to English conditions, faster.

1. Exhortation

Type: [Part of speech: Noun]

Meaning: A strong encouragement or urging to do something

Tamil Meaning: வற்புறுத்தல், அறிவுரை

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രേരണ, ഉപദേശം

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರೇರಣೆ, ಸಲಹೆ

Synonyms: Urging, encouragement, appeal, entreaty, persuasion

Antonyms: Discouragement, deterrent, dissuasion

Example Sentence: The Prime Minister's exhortation to work as "Team India" reflects the need for better center-state cooperation.

2. Propel

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To drive or push something forward; to cause to move forward or onward

Tamil Meaning: முன்னேற்ற, தள்ள

Malayalam Meaning: മുന്നോട്ട് നയിക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ಮುಂದಕ್ಕೆ ತಳ್ಳು

Synonyms: Drive, push, thrust, advance, accelerate

Antonyms: Halt, stop, retard, hinder

Example Sentence: Strong economic policies can propel a nation toward sustainable development.

3. Belies

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To contradict or show to be false; to fail to give a true impression of something

Tamil Meaning: மறுக்க, பொய்யாக்க

Malayalam Meaning: നിഷേധിക്കുക, തെറ്റാക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ಸುಳ್ಳಾಗಿಸು, ನಿರಾಕರಿಸು

Synonyms: Contradicts, negates, disproves, refutes

Antonyms: Confirms, supports, validates, proves

Example Sentence: The PM's call for unity belies the reality of strained center-state relations.

4. Resorting

Type: [Part of speech: Verb (Present participle)]

Meaning: To turn to and adopt a strategy or course of action, especially a disagreeable one

Tamil Meaning: நாடுதல், சார்ந்து கொள்ளுதல்

Malayalam Meaning: അവലംബിക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ಆಶ್ರಯಿಸು

Synonyms: Turning to, adopting, employing, using

Antonyms: Avoiding, rejecting, abandoning

Example Sentence: The government is resorting to strict measures to control inflation.

5. Comply

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To act in accordance with a wish or command; to conform to rules or standards

Tamil Meaning: கீழ்ப்படிய, இணங்க

Malayalam Meaning: അനുസരിക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ಅನುಸರಿಸು

Synonyms: Obey, conform, adhere, follow, observe

Antonyms: Disobey, violate, resist, defy

Example Sentence: States must comply with central government guidelines to receive funding.

6. Genuine

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Truly what something is said to be; authentic; sincere

Tamil Meaning: உண்மையான, நேர்மையான

Malayalam Meaning: യഥാർത്ഥമായ, ആത്മാർത്ഥമായ

Kannada Meaning: ನಿಜವಾದ, ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕ

Synonyms: Authentic, real, sincere, legitimate, honest

Antonyms: Fake, false, artificial, insincere

Example Sentence: The states have genuine grievances regarding tax revenue distribution.

7. Grievances

Type: [Part of speech: Noun (Plural)]

Meaning: Real or imagined causes for complaint, especially unfair treatment

Tamil Meaning: குறைகள், புகார்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: പരാതികൾ, ആവലാതികൾ

Kannada Meaning: ದೂರುಗಳು, ಅಸಮಾಧಾನಗಳು

Synonyms: Complaints, objections, protests, concerns

Antonyms: Satisfactions, contentments, approvals

Example Sentence: State governments aired their grievances about inadequate central funding.

8. Federal

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

Tamil Meaning: கூட்டாட்சி

Malayalam Meaning: ഫെഡറൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಒಕ್ಕೂಟ

Synonyms: Union, confederate, national

Antonyms: Unitary, centralized

Example Sentence: India follows a federal structure with powers divided between center and states.

9. Objective

Type: [Part of speech: Noun]

Meaning: A goal or aim; something toward which effort is directed

Tamil Meaning: குறிக்கோள், நோக்கம்

Malayalam Meaning: ലക്ഷ്യം, ഉദ്ദേശ്യം

Kannada Meaning: ಗುರಿ, ಉದ್ದೇಶ

Synonyms: Goal, aim, purpose, target, intention

Antonyms: Subjectivity, bias (when used as adjective)

Example Sentence: The primary objective of NITI Aayog is to foster cooperative federalism.

10. Regulations

Type: [Part of speech: Noun (Plural)]

Meaning: Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority

Tamil Meaning: விதிமுறைகள், ஒழுங்குமுறைகள்

Malayalam Meaning: നിയമങ്ങൾ, ചട്ടങ്ങൾ

Kannada Meaning: ನಿಯಮಗಳು, ಕಟ್ಟಳೆಗಳು

Synonyms: Rules, laws, directives, guidelines, statutes

Antonyms: Deregulation, freedom, flexibility

Example Sentence: GST regulations require the council to meet at least once every quarter.

11. Collaborative

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Involving cooperation between two or more parties working together

Tamil Meaning: ஒத்துழைப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: സഹകരണ

Kannada Meaning: ಸಹಕಾರ

Synonyms: Cooperative, joint, collective, shared

Antonyms: Individual, independent, competitive, antagonistic

Example Sentence: A collaborative approach between center and states is essential for development.

12. Deviations

Type: [Part of speech: Noun (Plural)]

Meaning: Departures from an established course or accepted standard

Tamil Meaning: விலகல்கள், மாறுபாடுகள்

Malayalam Meaning: വ്യതിയാനങ്ങൾ

Kannada Meaning: ವಿಚಲನಗಳು

Synonyms: Departures, variations, divergences, changes

Antonyms: Conformity, adherence, consistency

Example Sentence: There were notable deviations from the usual state-centric discussions at the meeting.

13. Leveraging

Type: [Part of speech: Verb (Present participle)]

Meaning: Using something to maximum advantage; to use borrowed capital for investment

Tamil Meaning: பயன்படுத்துதல், சாதகமாக்குதல்

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രയോജനപ്പെടുത്തുക

Kannada Meaning: ಲಾಭ ಪಡೆಯುವುದು

Synonyms: Utilizing, exploiting, capitalizing, harnessing

Antonyms: Wasting, squandering, underutilizing

Example Sentence: India should focus on leveraging its demographic dividend for economic growth.

14. Demographic

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Relating to the structure of populations

Tamil Meaning: மக்கள்தொகை சார்ந்த

Malayalam Meaning: ജനസംഖ്യാപരമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಜನಸಂಖ್ಯಾ

Synonyms: Population-related, statistical

Antonyms: Individual, personal

Example Sentence: India's demographic advantage lies in its young population.

15. Bounty

Type: [Part of speech: Noun]

Meaning: Something given generously; abundance

Tamil Meaning: வளம், கொடை

Malayalam Meaning: സമൃദ്ധി, ദാനം

Kannada Meaning: ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿ, ದಾನ

Synonyms: Abundance, wealth, plenty, gift

Antonyms: Scarcity, shortage, lack

Example Sentence: The demographic bounty of young Indians can drive economic growth.

16. Comprising

Type: [Part of speech: Verb (Present participle)]

Meaning: Consisting of; being made up of

Tamil Meaning: கொண்டிருத்தல், உள்ளடக்கியது

Malayalam Meaning: ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿರುವ

Synonyms: Including, containing, consisting of, encompassing

Antonyms: Excluding, omitting

Example Sentence: A body comprising all states may be too large for effective decision-making.

17. Unwieldy

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Difficult to carry, move, or handle because of size, shape, or weight; difficult to manage or control

Tamil Meaning: கையாள கடினமான, சிக்கலான

Malayalam Meaning: കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യാൻ പ്രയാസമുള്ള

Kannada Meaning: ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಲು ಕಷ್ಟಕರ

Synonyms: Cumbersome, clumsy, awkward, unmanageable

Antonyms: Manageable, handy, convenient, compact

Example Sentence: Large committees can become unwieldy and ineffective for decision-making.

18. Implicit

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Suggested or understood without being directly expressed

Tamil Meaning: மறைமுகமான, உட்குறிப்பான

Malayalam Meaning: പരോക്ഷമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಪರೋಕ್ಷ

Synonyms: Implied, suggested, understood, tacit

Antonyms: Explicit, direct, obvious, stated

Example Sentence: There was an implicit understanding that states would improve their tax collection.

19. Compensation

Type: [Part of speech: Noun]

Meaning: Something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, etc.

Tamil Meaning: இழப்பீடு, ஈடு

Malayalam Meaning: നഷ്ടപരിഹാരം

Kannada Meaning: ಪರಿಹಾರ

Synonyms: Payment, reimbursement, recompense, remuneration

Antonyms: Penalty, fine, charge

Example Sentence: States received GST compensation for revenue losses during the transition period.

20. Bolster

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To strengthen or support; to reinforce

Tamil Meaning: வலுப்படுத்த, ஆதரவளிக்க

Malayalam Meaning: ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്തുക

Kannada Meaning: ಬಲಪಡಿಸು

Synonyms: Strengthen, reinforce, support, fortify

Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, diminish

Example Sentence: States need to bolster their own revenue sources beyond central transfers.

21. Patchy

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Uneven in quality; inconsistent

Tamil Meaning: ஒழுங்கற்ற, சீரற்ற

Malayalam Meaning: അസമമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಅಸಮಾನ

Synonyms: Uneven, inconsistent, irregular, sporadic

Antonyms: Consistent, uniform, regular, even

Example Sentence: Progress in state tax collection has been patchy across different regions.

22. Nevertheless

Type: [Part of speech: Adverb]

Meaning: In spite of that; however; nonetheless

Tamil Meaning: என்றாலும், எனினும்

Malayalam Meaning: എങ്കിലും

Kannada Meaning: ಆದರೂ

Synonyms: However, nonetheless, still, yet

Antonyms: Therefore, consequently, thus

Example Sentence: Progress has been patchy; nevertheless, it has been significant overall.

23. Surpassing

Type: [Part of speech: Verb (Present participle)]

Meaning: Going beyond; exceeding

Tamil Meaning: மிஞ்சுதல், கடந்து செல்லுதல்

Malayalam Meaning: കടന്നുപോകുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಮೀರುವ

Synonyms: Exceeding, overtaking, outdoing, transcending

Antonyms: Falling short, lagging, trailing

Example Sentence: GST revenues are only recently surpassing pre-GST indirect tax levels.

24. Subsumed

Type: [Part of speech: Verb (Past participle)]

Meaning: Included or absorbed in something else

Tamil Meaning: உள்ளடக்கப்பட்ட, இணைக்கப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തിയ

Kannada Meaning: ಒಳಗೊಂಡ

Synonyms: Included, incorporated, absorbed, encompassed

Antonyms: Excluded, separated, extracted

Example Sentence: Many state taxes were subsumed under the GST framework.

25. Levies

Type: [Part of speech: Noun (Plural)]

Meaning: Taxes or other compulsory payments imposed by authority

Tamil Meaning: வரிகள், கட்டணங்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: നികുതികൾ

Kannada Meaning: ತೆರಿಗೆಗಳು

Synonyms: Taxes, duties, charges, assessments

Antonyms: Exemptions, rebates, refunds

Example Sentence: GST subsumed various state levies into a single tax structure.

26. Cyclical

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Occurring in cycles; recurring regularly

Tamil Meaning: சுழற்சி முறையான, மீண்டும் வரும்

Malayalam Meaning: ചക്രാകാരമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಚಕ್ರೀಯ

Synonyms: Recurring, periodic, circular, repetitive

Antonyms: Linear, progressive, one-time

Example Sentence: Cricket teams go through cyclical phases of rebuilding and success.

27. Young Turks

Type: [Part of speech: Idiom/Noun phrase]

Meaning: Young people eager for radical change to the established order

Tamil Meaning: இளம் புரட்சியாளர்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: യുവ പരിഷ്കർത്താക്കൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಯುವ ಸುಧಾರಕರು

Synonyms: Young reformers, young revolutionaries, new generation leaders

Antonyms: Old guard, traditionalists, conservatives

Example Sentence: Gill represents the young turks who are set to lead Indian cricket's future.

28. Proclaimed

Type: [Part of speech: Verb (Past tense)]

Meaning: Announced officially or publicly; declared

Tamil Meaning: அறிவித்தல், பிரகடனப்படுத்துதல்

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു

Kannada Meaning: ಘೋಷಿಸಿದ

Synonyms: Announced, declared, stated, asserted

Antonyms: Concealed, hidden, suppressed

Example Sentence: The selectors have proclaimed their faith in youth by appointing Gill as captain.

29. Talisman

Type: [Part of speech: Noun]

Meaning: A person or thing that is supposed to bring good luck; a star performer

Tamil Meaning: அதிர்ஷ்ட சின்னம், முக்கிய வீரர்

Malayalam Meaning: ഭാഗ്യചിഹ്നം

Kannada Meaning: ಅದೃಷ್ಟದ ಸಂಕೇತ

Synonyms: Lucky charm, star player, mascot, icon

Antonyms: Jinx, bad luck charm

Example Sentence: Virat Kohli has been the talisman of Indian cricket for over a decade.

30. Succession

Type: [Part of speech: Noun]

Meaning: A number of people or things following one after the other; the action or process of inheriting a position

Tamil Meaning: தொடர்ச்சி, வரிசை

Malayalam Meaning: തുടർച്ച

Kannada Meaning: ಅನುಕ್ರಮ

Synonyms: Sequence, series, continuation, inheritance

Antonyms: Interruption, break, discontinuation

Example Sentence: The retirements of Rohit and Kohli in quick succession created leadership gaps.

31. Chutzpah

Type: [Part of speech: Noun]

Meaning: Extreme self-confidence or audacity; nerve

Tamil Meaning: துணிச்சல், தைரியம்

Malayalam Meaning: ധൈര്യം, ധിക്കാരം

Kannada Meaning: ಸಾಹಸ

Synonyms: Audacity, boldness, nerve, confidence

Antonyms: Timidity, shyness, hesitation

Example Sentence: Leading a cricket team requires both skill and leadership chutzpah.

32. Acumen

Type: [Part of speech: Noun]

Meaning: The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; shrewdness

Tamil Meaning: கூர்மை, புத்திசாலித்தனம்

Malayalam Meaning: മിടുക്ക്

Kannada Meaning: ಬುದ್ಧಿವಂತಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Sharpness, insight, wisdom, intelligence

Antonyms: Stupidity, dullness, ignorance

Example Sentence: Gill needs to demonstrate both batting and strategic acumen as captain.

33. Clued Into

Type: [Part of speech: Phrasal verb]

Meaning: Well-informed about; aware of; familiar with

Tamil Meaning: அறிந்திருத்தல், தெரிந்திருத்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: അറിയുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಪರಿಚಿತ

Synonyms: Aware of, informed about, familiar with, versed in

Antonyms: Unaware, ignorant, unfamiliar

Example Sentence: Gill is clued into modern captaincy methods through his IPL experience.

34. Commencing

Type: [Part of speech: Verb (Present participle)]

Meaning: Beginning; starting

Tamil Meaning: தொடங்குதல், ஆரம்பித்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: ആരംഭിക്കുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸುವ

Synonyms: Starting, beginning, initiating, launching

Antonyms: Ending, concluding, finishing

Example Sentence: Gill's captaincy will be tested in the series commencing in England.

35. Contend

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To deal with a difficult situation; to compete; to assert

Tamil Meaning: சமாளிக்க, போராட

Malayalam Meaning: നേരിടുക

Kannada Meaning: ಎದುರಿಸು

Synonyms: Deal with, handle, compete, struggle

Antonyms: Avoid, surrender, yield

Example Sentence: Gill will have to contend with managing senior players in the team.

36. Climbed the Rungs

Type: [Part of speech: Idiom]

Meaning: To progress gradually through different levels or stages

Tamil Meaning: படிப்படியாக உயர்ந்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: ഘട്ടം ഘട്ടമായി മുന്നേറുക

Kannada Meaning: ಹಂತ ಹಂತವಾಗಿ ಏರುವುದು

Synonyms: Rose through ranks, progressed gradually, advanced step by step

Antonyms: Fell down, regressed, declined

Example Sentence: Gill has climbed the rungs from junior cricket to national captaincy.

37. Underwhelming

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Failing to impress; disappointing

Tamil Meaning: ஏமாற்றமளிக்கும், எதிர்பார்ப்பை நிறைவேற்றாத

Malayalam Meaning: നിരാശാജനകമായ

Kannada Meaning: ನಿರಾಶಾಜನಕ

Synonyms: Disappointing, unimpressive, lackluster

Antonyms: Overwhelming, impressive, outstanding

Example Sentence: Gill's Test average may seem underwhelming, but his potential is evident.

38. Goad

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate action; to encourage

Tamil Meaning: தூண்ட, ஊக்குவிக்க

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രേരിപ്പിക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರೇರಿಸು

Synonyms: Provoke, stimulate, encourage, spur

Antonyms: Discourage, deter, inhibit

Example Sentence: Captaincy responsibility may goad Gill to improve his batting consistency.

39. Temper

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To moderate or restrain; to make less intense

Tamil Meaning: கட்டுப்படுத்த, மிதமாக்க

Malayalam Meaning: നിയന്ത്രിക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸು

Synonyms: Moderate, restrain, control, soften

Antonyms: Intensify, amplify, exaggerate

Example Sentence: Gill may need to temper his aggressive batting style with more caution.

40. Surge

Type: [Part of speech: Noun/Verb]

Meaning: A sudden powerful forward or upward movement; to increase suddenly

Tamil Meaning: எழுச்சி, திடீர் அதிகரிப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: കുതിച്ചുചാട്ടം

Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ

Synonyms: Rush, increase, rise, boost

Antonyms: Decline, decrease, drop

Example Sentence: Leadership caused a surge in Kohli's run-scoring ability.

41. Reap

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To obtain as a result of one's efforts; to harvest

Tamil Meaning: அறுவடை செய்য, பலன் பெற

Malayalam Meaning: കൊയ്യുക, പ്രയോജനം നേടുക

Kannada Meaning: ಕೊಯ್ಲು, ಪ್ರಯೋಜನ ಪಡೆಯುವುದು

Synonyms: Harvest, gain, obtain, benefit

Antonyms: Sow, plant, lose

Example Sentence: Gill is expected to reap benefits from the added responsibility of captaincy.

42. Embarks

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To begin a journey or start an enterprise

Tamil Meaning: தொடங்க, புறப்பட

Malayalam Meaning: യാത്ര തുടങ്ങുക

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸು

Synonyms: Begins, starts, commences, launches

Antonyms: Concludes, ends, finishes

Example Sentence: India embarks on a challenging tour of England under new leadership.

43. Helm

Type: [Part of speech: Noun/Verb]

Meaning: The position of leadership; to lead or guide

Tamil Meaning: தலைமை, வழிநடத்துதல்

Malayalam Meaning: നേതൃത്വം

Kannada Meaning: ನೇತೃತ್ವ

Synonyms: Leadership, command, control, guide

Antonyms: Follow, subordination

Example Sentence: Gill must helm this transition period with skill and maturity.

44. Intrinsic

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Belonging naturally; essential; inherent

Tamil Meaning: உள்ளார்ந்த, இயல்பான

Malayalam Meaning: സ്വാഭാവികമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ವಾಭಾವಿಕ

Synonyms: Inherent, natural, essential, fundamental

Antonyms: Extrinsic, external, superficial

Example Sentence: Hope is intrinsic to any rebuilding cricket team.

45. Prolific

Type: [Part of speech: Adjective]

Meaning: Present in large numbers; producing much or many

Tamil Meaning: பல, அதிக உற்பादனை கொண்ட

Malayalam Meaning: ധാരാളമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ

Synonyms: Productive, abundant, fruitful, fertile

Antonyms: Unproductive, scarce, barren

Example Sentence: Karun Nair has been prolific in domestic cricket circuits.

46. Acclimatise

Type: [Part of speech: Verb]

Meaning: To become accustomed to a new climate or conditions; to adapt

Tamil Meaning: பழக்கப்படுத்துதல், மாற்றிகொள்ளுதல்

Malayalam Meaning: പൊരുത്തപ്പെടുക

Kannada Meaning: ಹೊಂದಿಕೊಳ್ಳು

Synonyms: Adapt, adjust, familiarize, habituate

Antonyms: Struggle, resist adaptation

Example Sentence: County cricket experience should help Nair acclimatise to English conditions faster.

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