Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 17.7.2025 titled as Safe havens no more: On growing crime against women.
Ominous: अशुभ (Ashubh)
Definition: Indicating future danger or threat.
Synonyms: Threatening, Foreboding, Sinister
Appalling: भयावह (Bhayaavah)
Definition: Shockingly bad or horrifying.
Synonyms: Horrific, Dreadful, Abominable
Immolation: आत्मबलि (Aatmabali)
Definition: Act of killing oneself by fire.
Synonyms: Sacrifice, Martyrdom, Offering
Stringent: कठोर (Kathor)
Definition: Strict and precise; severely binding.
Synonyms: Rigid, Exacting, Severe
Plight: दुर्दशा (Durdasha)
Definition: A dangerous or unfortunate situation.
Synonyms: Predicament, Hardship, Ordeal
Outrage: आक्रोश (Aakrosh)
Definition: Intense anger due to injustice.
Synonyms: Fury, Indignation, Wrath
Modesty: विनम्रता (Vinmrata)
Definition: Humility; not boastful or indecent.
Synonyms: Humbleness, Reserve, Decency
Imperative: अत्यावश्यक (Atyaavashyak)
Definition: Absolutely necessary or required.
Synonyms: Essential, Crucial, Mandatory
Clamour: कोलाहल (Kolahal)
Definition: Loud demand or public outcry.
Synonyms: Uproar, Protest, Hubbub