Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 19.7.2025 titled as Taking responsibility: On the stampede in Bengaluru.
Stampede: भगदड़ (Bhagdad);
Definition: Sudden wild rush of people.
Synonyms: Crush, Rout, Panic
Lingering: लम्बा खिंचता (Lamba Khinchta);
Definition: Lasting for a long time.
Synonyms: Enduring, Prolonged, Persistent
Persisting: बने रहना (Bane Rehna);
Definition: Continuing firmly or obstinately.
Synonyms: Persevering, Relentless, Tenacious
Crowning: पराकाष्ठा (Parakashtha);
Definition: Achieving highest point or success.
Synonyms: Pinnacle, Culmination, Zenith
Upended: उलट जाना (Ulat Jana);
Definition: Turned upside down; disrupted.
Synonyms: Overturned, Inverted, Disrupted
Reckless: लापरवाह (Laparwah);
Definition: Without thinking about danger.
Synonyms: Rash, Heedless, Foolhardy
Apportioned: बांटना (Baantna);
Definition: Distributed proportionally.
Synonyms: Allocated, Allotted, Divided
Beefing up: मज़बूती बढ़ाना (Mazbooti Badhana);
Definition: Strengthening or reinforcing.
Synonyms: Fortifying, Augmenting, Amplifying
Euphoria: अत्यधिक खुशी (Atyadhik Khushi);
Definition: Intense excitement and happiness.
Synonyms: Elation, Ecstasy, Jubilation
Felicitated: सम्मानित (Sammaanit);
Definition: Congratulated formally.
Synonyms: Honoured, Commended, Celebrated
Kindled: भड़काना (Bhadkana);
Definition: Set alight or aroused.
Synonyms: Ignited, Inflamed, Awakened