| Caveat |
Noun |
A warning or proviso of specific conditions, limitations or restrictions |
चेतावनी, नियम या शर्तों का प्रावधान |
warning, caution, proviso |
assurance, certainty, guarantee |
The report comes with a caveat that the data may not reflect the actual ground situation. |
The Hindu |
| Intervention |
Noun |
The action of becoming involved in a situation to improve or prevent it from worsening |
हस्तक्षेप, समस्या में दखल देना |
involvement, interference, mediation |
neglect, indifference, avoidance |
The rise in crimes demands immediate policy intervention from the administration. |
The Hindu |
| Postponed |
Adjective (past participle) |
Delayed or rescheduled to a later time |
स्थगित, बाद में किया गया |
delayed, deferred, adjourned |
advanced, expedited, hastened |
The postponed Census has created a data vacuum for effective policy planning. |
The Hindu |
| Staggering |
Adjective |
Deeply shocking or overwhelming in size or amount |
चकित कर देने वाला, चौंकाने वाला |
astonishing, astounding, shocking |
negligible, insignificant, trivial |
The staggering 28.8% surge in crimes against marginalised people is a serious concern. |
The Hindu |
| Enforcement |
Noun |
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law or rule |
कानून या नियम को लागू करना |
implementation, execution, administration |
neglect, disregard, abandonment |
Law enforcement agencies have welcomed the decrease in murder cases across the nation. |
The Hindu |
| Fray |
Noun |
A fight, competition, or heated situation |
संघर्ष, टकराव |
battle, conflict, competition |
peace, harmony, truce |
The athletes entered the fray, each determined to win the championship. |
Times of India |
| Seizure |
Noun |
The act of taking control by force or law |
जब्ती, ज़ब्ती |
confiscation, capture, impounding |
release, restoration, surrender |
The police conducted a massive seizure of illegal drugs from the warehouse. |
Times of India |
| Unprecedented |
Adjective |
Never done or known before |
अभूतपूर्व, पहले कभी नहीं हुआ |
unparalleled, exceptional |
common, ordinary |
The government took unprecedented measures to contain the outbreak. |
Times of India |
| Gruelling |
Adjective |
Extremely tiring and demanding |
थका देने वाला |
exhausting, demanding |
easy, effortless |
The gruelling schedule tested the workers’ endurance. |
Times of India |
| Fatalities |
Noun (plural) |
Deaths resulting from accidents or disasters |
मृत्युदर, हताहत |
deaths, casualties |
survivals |
The highway saw many fatalities due to accidents last year. |
Times of India |
| Refine |
Verb |
To improve something by making small changes |
सुधारना, परिष्कृत करना |
improve, polish, perfect |
worsen, degrade, spoil |
It’s important to refine your language skills regularly. |
Hindustan Times |
| Excel |
Verb |
To be exceptionally good at something |
विशेष रूप से अच्छा होना |
surpass, do well, shine |
fail, underperform |
He excels in mathematics and science. |
Hindustan Times |
| Polish |
Verb |
To improve or perfect something |
संपादित करना, चमकाना |
refine, enhance, smooth |
damage, spoil, tarnish |
This exercise will help you polish your communication skills. |
Hindustan Times |
