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The Hindu Editorial – 29 May 2025

Sound and fury

India needs a societal effort to factor in IMD forecasts in everyday life

The southwest monsoon stormed into Kerala, a week ahead of its scheduled arrival on June 1. This was not a surprise because as early as the first week of May, meteorologists had tipped off the country about its early arrival over the Andaman Sea — a crucial pit stop before its advent over Kerala. A May onset is not an exceptional occurrence — it has happened four times since 2014 — but additional support from a pre-cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea gave it a tremendous surge due to which several parts of Maharashtra and the Konkan coast saw the monsoon reach their shores earlier than anticipated. It was the first time in 35 years that Mumbai, which usually welcomes the monsoon around June 10, saw a May onset. Even prior to the onset, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), as far back as mid-April, had forecast an ‘above normal’ monsoon rainfall, or 5% more than the historical average of 87 cm. Following the monsoon’s onset, it has retained this outlook of ‘above normal’ rain, and has since increased it to 6% above the average.

One of the quirks of how the IMD measures monsoon rainfall is that it only counts rainfall from June 1 to September 30 as ‘monsoon rainfall.’ Thus all the rain that has flooded Kerala, Mumbai and other cities since May 24 (when the monsoon landed) is accounted as ‘pre-monsoon’ rainfall. In its update, the IMD said that it anticipates June to receive ‘above normal’ rains. This means that the rains so far are a mere trailer to what is to come. This could be good news for kharif sowing and help the country improve its stocks of grain as well as shore up reserves for exports. The way the monsoon and forecasts are framed in the Indian context is that more rain is seen as a positive, given its connection to agriculture and that a large part of India is entirely reliant, disconcertingly, on the monsoon for a healthy crop. With accelerating urbanisation, excess rains are not always an unmitigated good. The floods that overwhelm cities are no longer restricted to the major metropolises but also tier-2 and tier-3 towns. While several of these cities are not even equipped for ‘normal’ rainfall, administrations — State and central — must seriously incorporate the portent from climate change which translates into citizens navigating erratic rainfall and greater disruptions from floods. While improved and high-resolution forecasts are a positive development, they have limited value without a wide-ranging societal effort to incorporate its warnings to improve everyday living.

Hot on clay

The French Open looks truly open in both the men’s and women’s sections

The French Open 2025, which got under way on Sunday, at once seems empty and so full of promise. It is the first edition without the now-retired 14-time champion Rafael Nadal, who had established such a stranglehold in Paris that Roland-Garros, during a soul-stirring ceremony on the opening evening, immortalised his footprint — quite literally — on Court Philippe-Chatrier. But in his absence, the field is now open for a new player to stake claim. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is the leading candidate and is closely followed by World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Spaniard Alcaraz has warmed up well, with Masters titles in Monte Carlo and Rome, and the Italian Open triumph, which came with a straight-sets victory over Sinner in the final, seen as the sounding of the bugle. But Sinner, despite the defeat, will not be disheartened. Rome was his first tournament after serving a three-month doping-related suspension, and a five-match winning run, including a 6-0, 6-1 demolition of two-time French Open finalist and World No. 8 Casper Ruud, proved that elite tennis was still part of his muscle memory. Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Major winner, is without a Slam since US Open 2023, his worst run since 2016-18, but by winning in Geneva last week — his 100th Tour-level title — he is, at least, back in the conversation. Alexander Zverev, a semifinalist or better for four successive years in Paris, will want to shrug off his patchy recent form and show that he belongs among the world’s best.

The women’s field is airier than the men’s, for three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek is far from being in tournament-winning form and a handful of stars are jostling to fill the space. The Polish player, hands down the best clay-court practitioner among women of the present era, has not even reached the final of a tune-up event and has an incredibly difficult draw to grapple with. Her principal rival and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka looks primed to take advantage even as those like No. 2 Coco Gauff, No. 4 Jasmine Paolini — finalist in 2024 — and No. 7 Qinwen Zheng are snapping at her heels. Three-time Major winner Sabalenka is playing the best tennis of her career, and made the final in Stuttgart on indoor clay before bagging the Madrid trophy recently. Gauff, despite looking undercooked, reached back-to-back finals in Madrid and Rome while Paolini secured the Italian Open. Though without a title in the lead-up, Zheng will have happy memories of Paris, a place where she won the 2024 Olympic singles gold medal. An outside bet would be the all-action Jelena Ostapenko, the Roland-Garros titlist in 2017 who also triumphed in Stuttgart recently. A victory for her will be in line with the women’s Tour’s propensity to throw up an eclectic array of champions.

1. Stormed into

Type: Phrasal verb
Meaning: To enter or arrive suddenly and forcefully
Tamil Meaning: வேகமாக நுழைந்தது
Malayalam Meaning: ശക്തമായി പ്രവേശിച്ചു
Kannada Meaning: ಬಲವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರವೇಶಿಸಿತು
Synonyms: Burst into, rushed into, swept in, invaded
Antonyms: Retreated, withdrew, departed gradually
Example Sentence: The monsoon stormed into Kerala earlier than expected, bringing heavy rainfall across the state.

2. Meteorologists

Type: Noun
Meaning: Scientists who study weather patterns and atmospheric conditions
Tamil Meaning: வானிலை ஆய்வாளர்கள்
Malayalam Meaning: കാലാവസ്ഥാ ഗവേഷകർ
Kannada Meaning: ಹವಾಮಾನ ತಜ್ಞರು
Synonyms: Weather scientists, climatologists, atmospheric scientists
Antonyms: Laypeople, non-experts
Example Sentence: Meteorologists predicted the early arrival of monsoon based on atmospheric data.

3. Tipped off

Type: Phrasal verb
Meaning: To give advance warning or information about something
Tamil Meaning: முன்னறிவிப்பு கொடுத்தது
Malayalam Meaning: മുൻകൂട്ടി അറിയിച്ചു
Kannada Meaning: ಮುಂಚಿತವಾಗಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು
Synonyms: Warned, alerted, informed, notified
Antonyms: Concealed, withheld, kept secret
Example Sentence: Weather experts tipped off the public about potential flooding in coastal areas.

4. Pit stop

Type: Noun (Idiom)
Meaning: A brief stop or pause during a journey; intermediate station
Tamil Meaning: இடைநிறுத்தம்
Malayalam Meaning: ഇടക്കാല നിർത്തൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಮಧ್ಯಂತರ ನಿಲುಗಡೆ
Synonyms: Stopover, waypoint, intermediate stop, brief halt
Antonyms: Final destination, continuous journey
Example Sentence: The Andaman Sea serves as a crucial pit stop for monsoon winds before reaching Kerala.

5. Advent

Type: Noun
Meaning: The arrival or beginning of something important
Tamil Meaning: வருகை
Malayalam Meaning: വരവ്
Kannada Meaning: ಆಗಮನ
Synonyms: Arrival, onset, beginning, commencement
Antonyms: Departure, end, conclusion, withdrawal
Example Sentence: The advent of monsoon brings relief to farmers across India.

6. Onset

Type: Noun
Meaning: The beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant
Tamil Meaning: தொடக்கம்
Malayalam Meaning: തുടക്കം
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಾರಂಭ
Synonyms: Beginning, start, commencement, initiation
Antonyms: End, conclusion, termination, cessation
Example Sentence: The early onset of monsoon caught many cities unprepared for heavy rainfall.

7. Exceptional

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Unusual or remarkable; not typical
Tamil Meaning: விதிவிலக்கான
Malayalam Meaning: അസാധാരണമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಅಸಾಧಾರಣ
Synonyms: Unusual, extraordinary, remarkable, uncommon
Antonyms: Ordinary, typical, common, normal
Example Sentence: A May onset of monsoon is not exceptional, having occurred multiple times in recent years.

8. Tremendous

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Very great in amount, scale, or intensity
Tamil Meaning: மிகப்பெரிய
Malayalam Meaning: വലിയ
Kannada Meaning: ಅಗಾಧ
Synonyms: Enormous, huge, massive, immense
Antonyms: Tiny, minimal, insignificant, small
Example Sentence: The pre-cyclonic circulation gave the monsoon a tremendous surge of energy.

9. Surge

Type: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A sudden powerful forward or upward movement
Tamil Meaning: திடீர் அதிகரிப்பு
Malayalam Meaning: പെട്ടെന്നുള്ള വർദ്ധന
Kannada Meaning: ಹಠಾತ್ ಏರಿಕೆ
Synonyms: Rush, wave, burst, increase
Antonyms: Decline, decrease, ebb, retreat
Example Sentence: The monsoon gained tremendous surge due to favorable atmospheric conditions.

10. Anticipated

Type: Verb (Past participle)
Meaning: Expected or predicted
Tamil Meaning: எதிர்பார்க்கப்பட்ட
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതീക്ഷിച്ച
Kannada Meaning: ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿಸಲಾದ
Synonyms: Expected, predicted, foreseen, projected
Antonyms: Unexpected, unforeseen, surprising
Example Sentence: The monsoon reached Mumbai earlier than anticipated by weather forecasters.

11. Forecast

Type: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A prediction of future weather conditions
Tamil Meaning: முன்னறிவிப்பு
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രവചനം
Kannada Meaning: ಮುನ್ಸೂಚನೆ
Synonyms: Prediction, projection, outlook, prognosis
Antonyms: Hindsight, retrospective analysis
Example Sentence: The IMD's forecast predicted above-normal rainfall for the monsoon season.

12. Outlook

Type: Noun
Meaning: A person's point of view or general attitude; future prospects
Tamil Meaning: கண்ணோட்டம்
Malayalam Meaning: കാഴ്ചപ്പാട്
Kannada Meaning: ದೃಷ್ಟಿಕೋನ
Synonyms: Perspective, viewpoint, forecast, prospects
Antonyms: Hindsight, past view, retrospection
Example Sentence: The IMD maintained its outlook of above-normal rainfall throughout the season.

13. Quirks

Type: Noun
Meaning: Peculiar traits or unusual characteristics
Tamil Meaning: விசித்திரங்கள்
Malayalam Meaning: വിചിത്രതകൾ
Kannada Meaning: ವಿಚಿತ್ರತೆಗಳು
Synonyms: Peculiarities, oddities, idiosyncrasies, eccentricities
Antonyms: Normalities, conventions, standards
Example Sentence: One of the quirks of IMD's measurement is counting only June-September rainfall as monsoon.

14. Anticipates

Type: Verb
Meaning: Expects or predicts something will happen
Tamil Meaning: எதிர்பார்க்கிறது
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതീക്ഷിക്കുന്നു
Kannada Meaning: ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿಸುತ್ತದೆ
Synonyms: Expects, predicts, foresees, projects
Antonyms: Ignores, overlooks, disregards
Example Sentence: The weather department anticipates heavy rainfall in June across most regions.

15. Shore up

Type: Phrasal verb
Meaning: To support or strengthen something
Tamil Meaning: வலுப்படுத்த
Malayalam Meaning: ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്താൻ
Kannada Meaning: ಬಲಪಡಿಸಲು
Synonyms: Strengthen, support, reinforce, bolster
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, destabilize
Example Sentence: Good monsoon rains will help shore up the country's grain reserves.

16. Reliant

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Dependent on someone or something
Tamil Meaning: சார்ந்திருக்கும்
Malayalam Meaning: ആശ്രയിക്കുന്ന
Kannada Meaning: ಅವಲಂಬಿತ
Synonyms: Dependent, contingent, conditional
Antonyms: Independent, self-sufficient, autonomous
Example Sentence: Indian agriculture remains heavily reliant on monsoon rainfall patterns.

17. Disconcertingly

Type: Adverb
Meaning: In a disturbing or unsettling manner
Tamil Meaning: கவலையளிக்கும் வகையில்
Malayalam Meaning: അസ്വസ്ഥതയുണ്ടാക്കുന്ന വിധത്തിൽ
Kannada Meaning: ಚಿಂತೆಗೊಳಿಸುವ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ
Synonyms: Disturbingly, unsettlingly, worryingly, alarmingly
Antonyms: Reassuringly, comfortingly, encouragingly
Example Sentence: India's agriculture is disconcertingly dependent on unpredictable monsoon patterns.

18. Urbanisation

Type: Noun
Meaning: The process of making an area more urban/city-like
Tamil Meaning: நகரமயமாக்கல்
Malayalam Meaning: നഗരവൽക്കരണം
Kannada Meaning: ನಗರೀಕರಣ
Synonyms: Urban development, city growth, metropolitan expansion
Antonyms: Ruralization, deurbanization, countryside development
Example Sentence: Rapid urbanisation has made cities more vulnerable to flooding during heavy rains.

19. Unmitigated

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Absolute; not reduced or lessened in intensity
Tamil Meaning: முழுமையான
Malayalam Meaning: പൂർണ്ണമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ
Synonyms: Complete, absolute, total, unreduced
Antonyms: Partial, mitigated, reduced, lessened
Example Sentence: Excess rainfall is not always an unmitigated good for rapidly growing cities.

20. Overwhelm

Type: Verb
Meaning: To overpower completely; to flood or submerge
Tamil Meaning: மூழ்கடிக்க
Malayalam Meaning: മുങ്ങിക്കുക
Kannada Meaning: ಮುಳುಗಿಸು
Synonyms: Inundate, flood, overpower, engulf
Antonyms: Drain, empty, clear, manage
Example Sentence: Heavy rains often overwhelm urban drainage systems in Indian cities.

21. Metropolises

Type: Noun
Meaning: Large, important cities (plural of metropolis)
Tamil Meaning: பெருநகரங்கள்
Malayalam Meaning: മഹാനഗരങ്ങൾ
Kannada Meaning: ಮಹಾನಗರಗಳು
Synonyms: Major cities, urban centers, large cities
Antonyms: Villages, towns, rural areas
Example Sentence: Flooding problems are no longer limited to major metropolises but affect smaller cities too.

22. Incorporate

Type: Verb
Meaning: To include as part of a whole; to integrate
Tamil Meaning: இணைத்துக்கொள்ள
Malayalam Meaning: ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തുക
Kannada Meaning: ಸೇರಿಸು
Synonyms: Include, integrate, absorb, assimilate
Antonyms: Exclude, separate, remove, extract
Example Sentence: City planners must incorporate climate change predictions into urban infrastructure.

23. Portent

Type: Noun
Meaning: A sign or warning of future events
Tamil Meaning: முன்னறிவிப்பு
Malayalam Meaning: മുൻകൂട്ടി കാണിക്കുന്ന അടയാളം
Kannada Meaning: ಮುನ್ಸೂಚನೆ
Synonyms: Omen, sign, warning, indication
Antonyms: Surprise, unexpected event
Example Sentence: Climate change serves as a portent of more frequent extreme weather events.

24. Erratic

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Unpredictable; inconsistent in behavior or pattern
Tamil Meaning: ஒழுங்கற்ற
Malayalam Meaning: ക്രമരഹിതമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಅನಿಯಮಿತ
Synonyms: Unpredictable, irregular, inconsistent, volatile
Antonyms: Consistent, regular, predictable, stable
Example Sentence: Citizens must be prepared for increasingly erratic rainfall patterns due to climate change.

25. Disruptions

Type: Noun
Meaning: Disturbances or interruptions to normal activities
Tamil Meaning: இடையூறுகள்
Malayalam Meaning: തടസ്സങ്ങൾ
Kannada Meaning: ಅಡಚಣೆಗಳು
Synonyms: Interruptions, disturbances, interferences, upheavals
Antonyms: Continuity, stability, smooth operation
Example Sentence: Urban areas face greater disruptions from flooding than in previous decades.

26. Wide-ranging

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Covering a large area or extensive scope
Tamil Meaning: பரந்த
Malayalam Meaning: വിശാലമായ
Kannada Meaning: ವ್ಯಾಪಕ
Synonyms: Comprehensive, extensive, broad, far-reaching
Antonyms: Limited, narrow, restricted, confined
Example Sentence: Effective disaster management requires wide-ranging societal cooperation and planning.

27. Got under way

Type: Phrasal verb
Meaning: Started or began
Tamil Meaning: தொடங்கியது
Malayalam Meaning: ആരംഭിച്ചു
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಯಿತು
Synonyms: Began, started, commenced, initiated
Antonyms: Ended, concluded, finished, stopped
Example Sentence: The French Open 2025 got under way with great fanfare despite Nadal's absence.

28. Stranglehold

Type: Noun
Meaning: Complete control or dominance over something
Tamil Meaning: முழுக் கட்டுப்பாடு
Malayalam Meaning: പൂർണ്ണ നിയന്ത്രണം
Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣ
Synonyms: Monopoly, dominance, control, grip
Antonyms: Freedom, liberation, independence
Example Sentence: Rafael Nadal had established such a stranglehold on the French Open that he won it 14 times.

29. Soul-stirring

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Deeply moving or emotionally touching
Tamil Meaning: உள்ளத்தைத் தொடும்
Malayalam Meaning: ഹൃദയസ്പർശിയായ
Kannada Meaning: ಹೃದಯಸ್ಪರ್ಶಿ
Synonyms: Moving, touching, emotional, inspiring
Antonyms: Boring, unmoving, uninspiring, dull
Example Sentence: The soul-stirring ceremony honored Nadal's incredible achievements at Roland Garros.

30. Immortalised

Type: Verb (Past tense)
Meaning: Made famous or remembered forever
Tamil Meaning: அழியாதவைகலாக்கப்பட்டது
Malayalam Meaning: അമരമാക്കി
Kannada Meaning: ಅಮರಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಯಿತು
Synonyms: Commemorated, memorialized, preserved, enshrined
Antonyms: Forgotten, erased, ignored, neglected
Example Sentence: Roland Garros immortalised Nadal's legacy by preserving his footprint on the main court.

31. Stake claim

Type: Phrasal verb
Meaning: To assert one's right to something; to make a bid for ownership
Tamil Meaning: உரிமை கோர
Malayalam Meaning: അവകാശം അവകാശപ്പെടുക
Kannada Meaning: ಹಕ್ಕು ಸಾಧಿಸು
Synonyms: Assert rights, lay claim, demand ownership
Antonyms: Relinquish, abandon, surrender
Example Sentence: With Nadal retired, new players can now stake claim to the French Open title.

32. Warmed up

Type: Phrasal verb
Meaning: Prepared or got ready through practice
Tamil Meaning: தயாராகியுள்ள
Malayalam Meaning: തയ്യാറായി
Kannada Meaning: ಸಿದ್ಧವಾಗಿದೆ
Synonyms: Prepared, practiced, got ready, tuned up
Antonyms: Unprepared, rusty, out of practice
Example Sentence: Alcaraz has warmed up well for the French Open with recent tournament victories.

33. Disheartened

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling disappointed or discouraged
Tamil Meaning: மனந்தளர்ந்த
Malayalam Meaning: നിരാശപ്പെട്ട
Kannada Meaning: ನಿರಾಶೆಗೊಂಡ
Synonyms: Discouraged, disappointed, demoralized, dejected
Antonyms: Encouraged, motivated, inspired, hopeful
Example Sentence: Despite the defeat in Rome, Sinner will not be disheartened given his strong comeback.

34. Demolition

Type: Noun
Meaning: Complete destruction; overwhelming defeat
Tamil Meaning: முழு அழிவு
Malayalam Meaning: പൂർണ്ണ നാശം
Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ನಾಶ
Synonyms: Destruction, crushing defeat, annihilation
Antonyms: Construction, victory, triumph
Example Sentence: Sinner's 6-0, 6-1 demolition of Ruud showed his return to top form.

35. Shrug off

Type: Phrasal verb
Meaning: To dismiss or ignore something; to recover from
Tamil Meaning: புறக்கணிக்க
Malayalam Meaning: അവഗണിക്കുക
Kannada Meaning: ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷಿಸು
Synonyms: Dismiss, ignore, overcome, brush aside
Antonyms: Dwell on, worry about, be affected by
Example Sentence: Zverev will want to shrug off his recent poor form and prove his championship credentials.

36. Patchy

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Inconsistent; having good and bad parts
Tamil Meaning: சீரற்ற
Malayalam Meaning: അസമമായ
Kannada Meaning: ಅಸಮಾನ
Synonyms: Inconsistent, uneven, irregular, spotty
Antonyms: Consistent, uniform, steady, regular
Example Sentence: Zverev's patchy recent form has raised questions about his tournament readiness.

37. Airier

Type: Adjective (Comparative)
Meaning: More open or less crowded; having more space
Tamil Meaning: மிகவும் திறந்த
Malayalam Meaning: കൂടുതൽ തുറന്ന
Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಚ್ಚು ತೆರೆದ
Synonyms: More open, spacious, less crowded
Antonyms: Crowded, cramped, congested
Example Sentence: The women's field is airier than the men's, with multiple players having championship chances.

38. Jostling

Type: Verb (Present participle)
Meaning: Competing or struggling for position
Tamil Meaning: போட்டியிடுவது
Malayalam Meaning: മത്സരിക്കുന്നു
Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ
Synonyms: Competing, vying, contending, struggling
Antonyms: Cooperating, yielding, stepping aside
Example Sentence: Several top players are jostling for position to challenge Swiatek's dominance.

39. Practitioner

Type: Noun
Meaning: Someone who regularly practices a particular activity or skill
Tamil Meaning: பயிற்சியாளர்
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രാക്ടീഷണർ
Kannada Meaning: ಅಭ್ಯಾಸಿ
Synonyms: Expert, specialist, professional, skilled person
Antonyms: Amateur, beginner, novice
Example Sentence: Swiatek is widely regarded as the best clay-court practitioner among current women players.

40. Grapple

Type: Verb
Meaning: To struggle or wrestle with something difficult
Tamil Meaning: போராட
Malayalam Meaning: പോരാടുക
Kannada Meaning: ಹೋರಾಡು
Synonyms: Struggle, wrestle, battle, contend
Antonyms: Surrender, give up, avoid
Example Sentence: Swiatek will have to grapple with an incredibly difficult draw in the tournament.

41. Primed

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Ready and prepared for action
Tamil Meaning: தயாராக உள்ள
Malayalam Meaning: തയ്യാറായ
Kannada Meaning: ಸಿದ್ಧ
Synonyms: Ready, prepared, set, poised
Antonyms: Unprepared, unready, caught off-guard
Example Sentence: Sabalenka looks primed to take advantage of Swiatek's current form struggles.

42. Snapping at her heels

Type: Idiom
Meaning: Following closely behind, ready to overtake
Tamil Meaning: நெருக்கமாகப் பின்தொடர்வது
Malayalam Meaning: അടുത്ത് പിന്തുടരുന്നു
Kannada Meaning: ಹತ್ತಿರದಿಂದ ಅನುಸರಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ
Synonyms: Close behind, pursuing closely, hot on the trail
Antonyms: Falling behind, lagging, trailing distantly
Example Sentence: Several top-ranked players are snapping at Sabalenka's heels in the race for the championship.

43. Bagging

Type: Verb (Present participle)
Meaning: Winning or obtaining something
Tamil Meaning: வெல்வது
Malayalam Meaning: നേടുന്നു
Kannada Meaning: ಗೆಲ್ಲುವುದು
Synonyms: Winning, securing, obtaining, capturing
Antonyms: Losing, missing, failing to get
Example Sentence: Sabalenka has been in excellent form, recently bagging the Madrid trophy.

44. Undercooked

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Not fully prepared or developed; lacking preparation
Tamil Meaning: முழுமையாக தயாராகாத
Malayalam Meaning: പൂർണ്ണമായി തയ്യാറാകാത്ത
Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಸಿದ್ಧವಾಗದ
Synonyms: Unprepared, underdeveloped, incomplete, unfinished
Antonyms: Well-prepared, ready, fully developed
Example Sentence: Despite looking undercooked, Gauff managed to reach consecutive finals in major tournaments.

45. Triumphed

Type: Verb (Past tense)
Meaning: Won a victory or achieved success
Tamil Meaning: வெற்றி பெற்றது
Malayalam Meaning: വിജയിച്ചു
Kannada Meaning: ವಿಜಯಿಯಾದರು
Synonyms: Won, succeeded, prevailed, conquered
Antonyms: Failed, lost, was defeated
Example Sentence: Ostapenko triumphed in Stuttgart, showing she remains a dangerous opponent.

46. Propensity

Type: Noun
Meaning: Natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way
Tamil Meaning: இயல்பான போக்கு
Malayalam Meaning: സ്വാഭാവിക പ്രവണത
Kannada Meaning: ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಿ
Synonyms: Tendency, inclination, disposition, predisposition
Antonyms: Aversion, reluctance, resistance
Example Sentence: The women's tour has a propensity to produce surprise champions in major tournaments.

47. Eclectic

Type: Adjective
Meaning: Varied; drawing from different sources or styles
Tamil Meaning: பலவகையான
Malayalam Meaning: വിവിധതരം
Kannada Meaning: ವಿವಿಧ ರೀತಿಯ
Synonyms: Diverse, varied, mixed, assorted
Antonyms: Uniform, consistent, homogeneous, similar
Example Sentence: The women's tour is known for producing an eclectic array of champions from different backgrounds.

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