Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 11.7.25 titled as Bridge too far: On the bridge collapse in Vadodara.
Caved in: ढह गया (Dah Gaya);
Definition: Collapsed inward due to pressure or weakness.
Synonyms: Crumpled, Collapsed, Buckled
Girder: गर्डर (Gardar);
Definition: Large beam supporting structures like bridges.
Synonyms: Beam, Support, Truss
Catastrophic: विनाशकारी (Vinashkari);
Definition: Causing sudden, extensive damage or disaster.
Synonyms: Disastrous, Calamitous, Ruinous
Complacent: आत्मसंतुष्ट (Atmasantusht);
Definition: Uncritically satisfied, ignoring possible danger.
Synonyms: Smug, Unconcerned, Indifferent
Pedestrian: पैदल यात्री (Paedal Yatri);
Definition: Person walking, especially along a road.
Synonyms: Walker, Passerby, Foot-traveller
Yielded: झुक गया (Jhuk Gaya);
Definition: Gave way under pressure or force.
Synonyms: Surrendered, Collapsed, Relented
Ubiquity: सर्वव्यापकता (Sarvavyapakhta);
Definition: State of being present everywhere.
Synonyms: Omnipresence, Pervasiveness, Universality
Endeavour: प्रयास (Prayas); Definition: Serious effort or determined attempt.
Synonyms: Attempt, Venture, Strive
Statutory: वैधानिक (Vaidhaanik);
Definition: Required by law or official rules.
Synonyms: Legal, Mandated, Enforced