Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 25.7.2025 titled as Clean house: On India’s septic tank desludging.
Deleterious: हानिकारक (Hanikarak)
Definition: Causing harm or damage
Synonyms: detrimental, injurious, pernicious
Obscuring: अस्पष्ट करना (Aspasht Karna)
Definition: Making unclear or hidden
Synonyms: concealing, veiling, masking
Lagged: पिछड़ना (Pichhadna)
Definition: Fell behind in progress
Synonyms: trailed, delayed, lingered
Scavengers: कचरा उठानेवाले (Kachra Uthanewale)
Definition: People removing waste or refuse
Synonyms: waste collectors, ragpickers, foragers
Solicit: अनुरोध करना (Anurodh Karna)
Definition: To ask for or seek actively
Synonyms: request, plead, petition
Rehabilitation: पुनर्वास (Punarvaas)
Definition: Restoring to normal life or function
Synonyms: recovery, reintegration, restoration
Contemptible: घृणास्पद (Ghrinaaspad)
Definition: Deserving scorn or hate
Synonyms: despicable, vile, shameful
Haste: जल्दबाज़ी (Jaldbaazi)
Definition: Excessive speed or urgency
Synonyms: rush, hurry, impulsiveness
Upscaled: उच्चीकृत (Ucchikrit)
Definition: Made larger or more efficient
Synonyms: upgraded, expanded, enhanced
Profiling: प्रोफाइलिंग (Profiling)
Definition: Recording traits for classification
Synonyms: categorizing, identifying, documenting