Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 7.7.25 titled as Pivot away: On U.S. student visas, Trump administration
Definition: Official offices representing a foreign country.
Synonyms: Legations, emissaries, diplomatic missions
Vetting: जांच-पड़ताल (Jaanch-Padtal);
Definition: Thorough background check or examination.
Synonyms: Scrutinizing, screening, auditing
Disruptors: विघ्नकारक (Vighnakaarak);
Definition: Agents causing major change or interruption.
Synonyms: Agitators, revolutionaries, innovators
Segue: क्रमांतर (Kramantar);
Definition: Smooth transition between topics or sections.
Synonyms: Transition, shift, progression
Disincentivise: अनुत्साहित करना (Anutsaahit Karna);
Definition: Discourage through negative consequences.
Synonyms: Deter, demotivate, hinder
Axing: हटाना/निकालना (Hataana/Nikaalna);
Definition: Abruptly ending or eliminating.
Synonyms: Terminating, dismissing, abolishing
Rescinding: रद्द करना (Radd Karna);
Definition: Officially cancel or repeal.
Synonyms: Revoking, annulling, invalidating
Anecdotal: किस्सानुमा (Kissaanuma);
Definition: Based on personal stories, not facts.
Synonyms: Subjective, unverified, narrative
Extremists: चरमपंथी (Charampanthi);
Definition: Persons with radical, fanatical views.
Synonyms: Zealots, militants, hardliners
Pivot: धुरी बदलना (Dhuri Badalna);
Definition: Shift strategy or direction.
Synonyms: Reorient, transition, realign