| Dispensations |
Exemptions from a rule or system; arrangements |
विशेष व्यवस्था/छूट |
Noun |
exemptions, provisions, allowances |
restrictions, limitations |
Dispense = to give out; Dispensations = giving out exceptions |
The government granted dispensations to affected regions. |
| Punitive |
Intended as punishment |
दंडात्मक |
Adjective |
disciplinary, retributive |
lenient, tolerant |
Punitive sounds like “punish” |
Punitive action was taken against rule-breakers. |
| Applaud |
To praise or express approval |
सराहना करना |
Verb |
commend, extol, laud |
criticise, disapprove |
Think of applause after a performance |
We applaud the team’s efforts in the tournament. |
| Will |
Determination to act |
इच्छाशक्ति |
Noun |
resolve, volition, tenacity |
indecision, reluctance |
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way” |
Her will to succeed inspired others. |
| Imposed |
Officially enforced (rules/sanctions) |
थोपना |
Verb |
enforced, mandated |
revoked, withdrawn |
Impose = to put on forcefully |
Restrictions were imposed for safety. |
| Strike (a ceasefire) |
To reach an agreement |
समझौता करना |
Verb |
negotiate, conclude |
reject, oppose |
Strike a deal/strike a balance |
The leaders struck a ceasefire after talks. |
| To a halt |
To a complete stop |
पूरी तरह रुकना |
Phrase (Adverbial) |
cessation, stoppage |
continuation, advance |
The engines come to a halt |
Traffic came to a halt during heavy rain. |
