Learn Vocabulary Through Article 4 - How Prepared is Bangladesh's Young Generation for Old Age?

Learn Vocabulary Through Article 4 - How Prepared is Bangladesh's Young Generation for Old Age?
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Word 1: augmenting

⬆️ augmenting /ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ/ (verb)

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

💡 Example: "Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare."

≈ Synonyms: enhancing, expanding
≠ Antonyms: reducing, curtailing


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Word 2: degenerative diseases

🦴 degenerative diseases /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz/ (noun)

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

💡 Example: "Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population."

≈ Synonyms: chronic conditions, progressive illnesses
≠ Antonyms: regenerative conditions


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Word 3: demographic transition

📊 demographic transition /ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən/ (noun)

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

💡 Example: "The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society."

≈ Synonyms: population shift, societal change
≠ Antonyms: static population


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Word 4: escalate

📈 escalate /ˈɛskəleɪt/ (verb)

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

💡 Example: "The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate."

≈ Synonyms: intensify, amplify
≠ Antonyms: decrease, diminish


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Word 5: geriatric society

👴 geriatric society /ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti/ (noun)

A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population

💡 Example: "A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems."

≈ Synonyms: elderly community, aging society
≠ Antonyms: youth-centric society


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Word 6: parallels

↔️ parallels /ˈpærəˌlɛlz/ (noun)

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

💡 Example: "There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation."

≈ Synonyms: similarities, analogies
≠ Antonyms: differences, contrasts


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Word 7: plummeting

📉 plummeting /ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ/ (verb)

Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly

💡 Example: "The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting."

≈ Synonyms: declining, dropping
≠ Antonyms: increasing, surging


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Word 8: prevalence

📊 prevalence /ˈprɛvələns/ (noun)

The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs

💡 Example: "The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention."

≈ Synonyms: dominance, ubiquity
≠ Antonyms: rarity, infrequency


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Word 9: proactive saving

💰 proactive saving /proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ/ (noun)

Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs

💡 Example: "Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age."

≈ Synonyms: forward planning, preemptive saving
≠ Antonyms: negligent spending


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Word 10: systematic savings

📊 systematic savings /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz/ (noun)

A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule

💡 Example: "Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age."

≈ Synonyms: structured savings, organized planning
≠ Antonyms: sporadic spending


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