Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 28.7.2025 titled as Protection against misuse: on POCSO Act, adolescent sex.
Adolescents: किशोर (Kishor);
Definition: Individuals aged between 10 and 18 years.
Synonyms: teenagers, youths, juveniles
Consensual: सहमति-आधारित (Sahamati-aadharit);
Definition: Agreed to by all involved parties.
Synonyms: mutual, agreed, voluntary
Persecuted: उत्पीड़ित (Utpeedit);
Definition: Harassed or oppressed for beliefs or identity.
Synonyms: victimized, oppressed, tormented
Backdrop: पृष्ठभूमि (Prishthbhoomi);
Definition: Context or setting for events.
Synonyms: context, setting, background
Statute: विधिसंहिता (Vidhisanhita);
Definition: A written law enacted by legislature.
Synonyms: legislation, ordinance, regulation
Discretion: विवेकाधिकार (Vivekaadhikaar);
Definition: Freedom to make decisions or judgments.
Synonyms: judgment, prudence, liberty
Stringent: कठोर (Kathor);
Definition: Strict and harsh in application.
Synonyms: severe, rigid, strict
Caveats: सावधानियाँ (Saavdhaniyaan);
Definition: Warnings or conditions before proceeding.
Synonyms: warnings, cautions, stipulations
Voluntary: स्वैच्छिक (Swaichhik);
Definition: Done by free choice or will.
Synonyms: optional, willing, intentional
Preserve: संरक्षित करना (Sanrakshit Karna);
Definition: To maintain or protect from harm.
Synonyms: safeguard, conserve, uphold