21 September 2026 Editorial Words | For SSC, Banking and CDS
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Meaning: Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
तेज़ करना / कारण बनना
e.g. These developments... could well precipitate an institutional crisis.
The assassination of the royal leader precipitated a devastating global war.
Meaning: Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
लंबा / दीर्घकालिक
e.g. A protracted legal battle may ensue.
The severely cold weather caused a highly protracted delay in the project.
Meaning: Existing in a suppressed state of anger or excitement; kept just below boiling point.
सुलगना / उबलना
e.g. Internal conflicts in the group have been simmering for some time.
The bitter resentment had been quietly simmering between the two rival politicians.
Meaning: A plot or scheme.
षड्यंत्र / चालबाजी
e.g. But there is another element to the recent boardroom machinations...
The corrupt king was completely overthrown by the secret machinations of his generals.
Meaning: A consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.
परिणाम / नतीजे
e.g. ...that will have far-reaching ramifications for the group.
The new tax law will have severe financial ramifications for small businesses.
Meaning: A person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction.
विपत्ति / कष्ट
e.g. Punjab's drug scourge needs policy, not slogans.
The terrible disease was a massive scourge that devastated the entire ancient city.
Meaning: Goods that have been imported or exported illegally.
वर्जित माल / तस्करी का माल
e.g. But there's been no visible slowdown in the contraband flow.
Border security discovered a massive shipment of illegal military contraband.
Meaning: Fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty); renounce one's throne.
त्यागना / जिम्मेदारी से भागना
e.g. ...but the state cannot abdicate its responsibility.
The deeply unpopular king was heavily forced to quickly abdicate his golden throne.
Meaning: Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
नकली / जाली
e.g. With the recent bust of a counterfeit medicine racket in Bengaluru...
The criminals used a highly sophisticated printer to create massive amounts of counterfeit money.
Meaning: Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
अवैध / गैरकानूनी
e.g. The farmhouse was used in an illicit drug operation...
The corrupt politician was secretly heavily involved in the illicit arms trade.
Meaning: Colluding or conspiring together secretly.
साठगांठ में / मिलीभगत
e.g. ...in cahoots with a pharmacy in Bengaluru...
The corrupt security guard was deeply in cahoots with the clever bank robbers.
Meaning: Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.
दंडमुक्ति / बिना सज़ा के
e.g. The impunity with which the scamsters were operating is an indication of unreliable scrutiny...
The arrogant dictator violently crushed the rebellion with absolutely terrifying impunity.
Meaning: Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
नकली / जाली
e.g. ...issues to do with poor quality, spurious, fake or expired drugs hit the headlines...
The dishonest lawyer presented several highly spurious arguments to quickly confuse the jury.
Meaning: With great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
उत्साहपूर्वक
e.g. For a nation that zealously aspires to become the 'pharmacy of the world'...
The loyal guard zealously defended the massive wooden gates of the royal castle.
Meaning: In a manner expressing sorrow or misery; very badly or deplorably.
खेदजनक रूप से
e.g. ...have further highlighted these woefully inadequate systems...
The small military base was woefully unprepared for such a massive surprise attack.
Meaning: (Of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
आसन्न / सिर पर मंडराने वाला
e.g. ...and its resultant impending tariffs, present a new and substantially different escalation...
The dark, violently swirling clouds heavily warned us of the impending summer thunderstorm.
Meaning: Impose (a tax, fee, or fine).
कर लगाना / वसूलना
e.g. ...the authority to levy tariffs of up to 100% on countries such as India...
The struggling city council decided to levy a heavy new tax on imported luxury goods.
Meaning: Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
रद्द किया
e.g. ...and could be rescinded through the same method.
The heavily unpopular and strict corporate policy was immediately rescinded by the board.
Meaning: Made less severe, serious, or painful.
कम किया / हल्का किया
e.g. ...but the impact was somewhat mitigated by exporters sharing the cost...
Good drainage systems were absolutely essential for mitigating the devastating effects of the flood.
Meaning: Tell (someone) repeatedly to do something.
आग्रह करना / पीछे पड़ना
e.g. India will have to chivvy countries such as Oman to hasten their expansion...
The strict manager had to constantly chivvy his lazy team to finally finish the project.
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