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The Hindu Editorial - June 2025

Roll crunch

The Election Commission’s rushed intensive electoral revision in Bihar risks voter exclusion

Elections in India feature a larger number of voters from among the poor and marginalised sections when compared to the West, offering them the best outlet to register their views while choosing their representatives. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has done yeoman work in increasing voter participation by easing the registration process, allowing the poor in even less developed States to vote enthusiastically. On Saturday, the ECI initiated a “Special Intensive Revision” of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of Assembly elections scheduled in October. The objective of ensuring an accurate electoral roll is constitutionally sound as this includes adding all eligible citizens and eliminating ineligible voters such as the dead, those who have shifted and also non-citizens. However, the hurried timeline and the documentation requirements for verification raise serious concerns about the potential exclusion of genuine voters. The ECI has said that Bihar’s Draft Electoral Rolls, as of January 1, 2025, stand at close to 7.96 crore electors. It has also said that 4.96 crore individuals, who were on the 2003 electoral roll, will not need to submit fresh documents, and for their children, only an extract of the 2003 roll can serve as proof for their parents. However, the figure from 2003 is not static. A significant number has either passed away or migrated. The Hindu’s Data Point estimates this attrition to be around 1.8 crore. Thus, the number of living, resident electors from the 2003 list eligible for simplified verification is closer to 3.16 crore. Consequently, the actual figure of those who need to provide fresh documents for enrolment would be closer to 4.74 crore. These individuals would have to prove their elector status within a month when the draft roll is prepared. Their claims and objections will have to be filed within a month after that, which is too short a period. The challenge is compounded by the ECI’s illustrative list of 11 acceptable documents. Bihar has historically lagged in birth registration, with very few in possession of birth certificates. The possession of other “official” documents such as matriculation certificates and government-issued IDs also remain low among a large section of the population, especially the poor and the less educated. The exclusion of widely available documents such as Aadhaar or current ration cards is also puzzling as these are more accessible to Bihar’s marginalised communities. Considering the enormity of the exercise, the ECI should reconsider its approach. Such an intensive revision should be conducted over a much-extended period, and for all States, and completed before the 2029 general election, rather than rushing it through before the Assembly election. The integrity of the electoral process demands caution and time, especially when dealing with the fundamental right to vote.

Sheer negligence

India’s shameful VIP culture has no place in public events

There have been nine stampedes in India in the past 12 months, with six of them at religious gatherings. This includes the most recent one, at the storied Jagannath temple’s annual chariot procession in Puri, Odisha, early on June 29, 2025. Three people were killed and more than 50 injured. Acknowledging “negligence “and “security lapses”, the State government was swift to order a probe. The centuries-old chariot procession is an annual and month-long event between June and July. But the heart of the festival is the nine-day chariot procession, or Rath Yatra, when Lord Jagannath travels with his two siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra, to their aunt Gundicha’s home. About half a million devotees visit the three-kilometre radius around the temple. While a full investigation is pending, initial reports suggest that tell-tale signs of a stampede were overlooked. On the first day of the yatra, officials paused the drawing of Lord Jagannath’s chariot around 7.45 p.m. because of an ‘unprecedented rush’, allowing only Balabhadra’s and Subhadra’s chariots to move. The Jagannath chariot was moved symbolically and deferred till early on Saturday. In the intervening hours, about 750 devotees were hospitalised due to heat, dehydration, and crowd stress. Eyewitnesses reported that a common exit gate was closed to create a separate “VIP entry,” forcing everyday pilgrims to exit through the same entrance path that was already congested. A single corridor that was being used for the flow in both directions resulted in more congestion, amplifying crowd pressure. The delayed arrival of the chariot also caused a bottleneck outside the Gundicha temple just before dawn. With exhausted pilgrims, merged traffic flows and no exit access, the stage was set for a tragedy. Further, trucks with ritual materials entered this zone at 4.20 a.m. This unexpected movement shattered stalls, toppled devotees and triggered panic. This daily has highlighted India’s tawdry record in crowd management, at religious gatherings, celebrity-studded events, political rallies or post sporting festivities. Given that the climate discourse is at front and centre globally, providing thermal comfort, hydration facilities and taking precautions to shield women, children and the elderly from the heat especially during peak summer should have been woven into the conduct of the rath yatra years ago. As for VIPs, one way is to restrict any privileged entry and to provide access at the beginning or at the end of festivities, allowing other visitors predictable and barrier-free access. But the best way is to end India’s entrenched VIP culture.

Editorial Vocabulary

1. marginalised

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Excluded from mainstream society

Tamil Meaning: விளிம்பு நிலை

Malayalam Meaning: പാർശ്വവത്കരിക്കപ്പെട്ട

Kannada Meaning: ಅಂಚಿನಲ್ಲಿರುವ

Synonyms: Excluded, sidelined, disenfranchised, ostracised

Antonyms: Mainstream, included, privileged, central

Example Sentence: The government must ensure that marginalised communities have equal access to education and healthcare.

2. outlet

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A means of expressing or giving vent to one's feelings, energy or ideas

Tamil Meaning: வெளியீடு

Malayalam Meaning: പുറത്തിറക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಮಾರ್ಗ

Synonyms: Channel, avenue, means, medium

Antonyms: Blockage, obstruction, hindrance

Example Sentence: Voting serves as an important outlet for citizens to express their political preferences.

3. yeoman

Part of Speech: Noun (used as adjective in "yeoman work")

Meaning: Hard-working, reliable service; excellent work

Tamil Meaning: சிறந்த

Malayalam Meaning: മികച്ച

Kannada Meaning: ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ

Synonyms: Excellent, outstanding, commendable, praiseworthy

Antonyms: Poor, inadequate, substandard, mediocre

Example Sentence: The teachers did yeoman work in ensuring students continued learning during the pandemic.

4. easing

Part of Speech: Verb (present participle)

Meaning: Making something less difficult or burdensome

Tamil Meaning: எளிதாக்குதல்

Malayalam Meaning: എളുപ്പമാക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಸುಲಭಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು

Synonyms: Simplifying, facilitating, relaxing, alleviating

Antonyms: Complicating, tightening, restricting, hindering

Example Sentence: The government is easing visa requirements to boost tourism.

5. enthusiastically

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: With great excitement and eagerness

Tamil Meaning: உற்சாகமாக

Malayalam Meaning: ഉത്സാഹത്തോടെ

Kannada Meaning: ಉತ್ಸಾಹದಿಂದ

Synonyms: Eagerly, zealously, passionately, ardently

Antonyms: Reluctantly, half-heartedly, unenthusiastically, apathetically

Example Sentence: The volunteers enthusiastically participated in the cleanup drive.

6. initiated

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Began or started something

Tamil Meaning: தொடங்கி வைத்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: ആരംഭിച്ചു

Kannada Meaning: ಆರಂಭಿಸಿದರು

Synonyms: Commenced, launched, started, began

Antonyms: Concluded, ended, terminated, finished

Example Sentence: The company initiated a new training program for its employees.

7. constitutionally

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: In accordance with the constitution; legally or fundamentally

Tamil Meaning: அரசியலமைப்புச் சட்டப்படி

Malayalam Meaning: ഭരണഘടനാപരമായി

Kannada Meaning: ಸಂವಿಧಾನದ ಪ್ರಕಾರ

Synonyms: Legally, lawfully, legitimately, rightfully

Antonyms: Unconstitutionally, illegally, unlawfully

Example Sentence: The court ruled that the new law was constitutionally valid.

8. ineligible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not qualified or entitled to something

Tamil Meaning: தகுதியற்ற

Malayalam Meaning: അയോഗ്യമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಅನರ್ಹ

Synonyms: Unqualified, disqualified, unsuitable, unfit

Antonyms: Eligible, qualified, suitable, entitled

Example Sentence: Students who fail to meet attendance requirements are ineligible for the scholarship.

9. exclusion

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The practice of denying access or participation

Tamil Meaning: விலக்கல்

Malayalam Meaning: ഒഴിവാക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಹೊರಗಿಡುವಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Rejection, elimination, omission, barring

Antonyms: Inclusion, acceptance, admission, participation

Example Sentence: The policy aims to prevent the exclusion of minority groups from employment opportunities.

10. extract

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A selection from a writing or discourse

Tamil Meaning: பகுதி

Malayalam Meaning: സാരാംശം

Kannada Meaning: ಸಾರಾಂಶ

Synonyms: Excerpt, portion, selection, passage

Antonyms: Whole, entirety, complete text

Example Sentence: The newspaper published an extract from the leader’s speech.

11. static

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Lacking movement, action, or change; fixed

Tamil Meaning: நிலையான

Malayalam Meaning: സ്ഥിരമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ಥಿರವಾದ

Synonyms: Stationary, fixed, unchanging, stable

Antonyms: Dynamic, changing, mobile, fluctuating

Example Sentence: The population figures are not static and change with migration patterns.

12. migrated

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Moved from one place to another

Tamil Meaning: இடம்பெயர்ந்தது

Malayalam Meaning: കുടിയേറി

Kannada Meaning: ವಲಸೆ ಹೋದರು

Synonyms: Relocated, moved, transferred, shifted

Antonyms: Remained, stayed, settled, established

Example Sentence: Many rural families have migrated to cities in search of better opportunities.

13. attrition

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Gradual reduction in numbers through natural causes

Tamil Meaning: படிப்படியான குறைப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: ക്രമാനുഗതമായ കുറവ്

Kannada Meaning: ಕ್ರಮೇಣ ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾಗುವಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Reduction, decrease, depletion, erosion

Antonyms: Growth, increase, expansion, accumulation

Example Sentence: The company faced high employee attrition due to poor working conditions.

14. enrolment

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The action of registering or signing up for something

Tamil Meaning: பதிவு

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രവേശനം

Kannada Meaning: ದಾಖಲಾತಿ

Synonyms: Registration, admission, inscription, signing up

Antonyms: Withdrawal, deregistration, dropout

Example Sentence: School enrolment has increased significantly in rural areas.

15. compounded

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Made worse or more serious by adding another negative factor

Tamil Meaning: மோசமாக்கப்பட்டது

Malayalam Meaning: വർധിപ്പിച്ചു

Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿದೆ

Synonyms: Worsened, aggravated, intensified, exacerbated

Antonyms: Alleviated, reduced, eased, improved

Example Sentence: The traffic problems were compounded by the ongoing construction work.

16. illustrative

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Serving as an example or explanation

Tamil Meaning: விளக்கமான

Malayalam Meaning: ദൃഷ്ടാന്തമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಉದಾಹರಣೆಯ

Synonyms: Explanatory, demonstrative, exemplary, representative

Antonyms: Unclear, confusing, misleading

Example Sentence: The teacher provided illustrative examples to explain the complex concept.

17. lagged

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Fell behind or failed to keep up with others

Tamil Meaning: பின்தங்கியது

Malayalam Meaning: പിന്നിലായി

Kannada Meaning: ಹಿಂದುಳಿದಿದೆ

Synonyms: Delayed, trailed, fallen behind, straggled

Antonyms: Led, advanced, progressed, excelled

Example Sentence: The city has lagged behind others in industrial development.

18. puzzling

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Difficult to understand; confusing

Tamil Meaning: குழப்பமான

Malayalam Meaning: ആശയക്കുഴപ്പമുണ്ടാക്കുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಗೊಂದಲದ

Synonyms: Confusing, perplexing, baffling, mystifying

Antonyms: Clear, obvious, straightforward, understandable

Example Sentence: The commission’s decision to exclude identity cards is puzzling given their widespread use.

19. accessible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Easily obtained or used; available to everyone

Tamil Meaning: அணுகக்கூடிய

Malayalam Meaning: ലഭ്യമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರವೇಶಿಸಬಹುದಾದ

Synonyms: Available, obtainable, reachable, attainable

Antonyms: Inaccessible, unavailable, unreachable, restricted

Example Sentence: The new policy makes healthcare more accessible to rural populations.

20. enormity

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something

Tamil Meaning: பெரும் அளவு

Malayalam Meaning: വലിയ അളവ്

Kannada Meaning: ಅಪಾರತೆ

Synonyms: Magnitude, immensity, vastness, hugeness

Antonyms: Smallness, insignificance, triviality

Example Sentence: The enormity of the climate crisis requires immediate global action.

21. integrity

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; wholeness

Tamil Meaning: நேர்மை

Malayalam Meaning: സത്യസന്ധത

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕತೆ

Synonyms: Honesty, uprightness, probity, rectitude

Antonyms: Dishonesty, corruption, deceit, fraud

Example Sentence: The integrity of the electoral process must be maintained at all costs.

22. stampedes

Part of Speech: Noun (plural)

Meaning: Sudden rush of frightened people or animals

Tamil Meaning: நெரிசல் விபத்துகள்

Malayalam Meaning: തിക്കിത്തിരക്കുകൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಗುಂಪು ದಾಳಿಗಳು

Synonyms: Rushes, charges, panics, stampings

Antonyms: Order, calm, organised movement

Example Sentence: Festivals often witness tragic stampedes due to poor crowd management.

23. storied

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Famous or celebrated in history; having many stories or legends

Tamil Meaning: புகழ்பெற்ற

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രസിദ്ധമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ

Synonyms: Renowned, celebrated, legendary, famed

Antonyms: Unknown, obscure, forgotten, insignificant

Example Sentence: The storied temple attracts millions of pilgrims every year.

24. procession

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion

Tamil Meaning: ஊர்வலம்

Malayalam Meaning: ഘോഷയാത്ര

Kannada Meaning: ಮೆರವಣಿಗೆ

Synonyms: Parade, march, cavalcade, cortege

Antonyms: Dispersal, scattering, dissolution

Example Sentence: The colorful procession wound its way through the city streets.

25. negligence

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Failure to take proper care; carelessness

Tamil Meaning: அலட்சியம்

Malayalam Meaning: അനാസ്ഥ

Kannada Meaning: ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷ್ಯ

Synonyms: Carelessness, neglect, inattention, oversight

Antonyms: Diligence, care, attention, vigilance

Example Sentence: The accident was caused by sheer negligence on the part of the authorities.

26. lapses

Part of Speech: Noun (plural)

Meaning: Temporary failures or breakdowns in concentration, memory or judgment

Tamil Meaning: குறைபாடுகள்

Malayalam Meaning: വീഴ്ചകൾ

Kannada Meaning: ತಪ್ಪುಗಳು

Synonyms: Failures, oversights, mistakes, slip-ups

Antonyms: Successes, achievements, accuracies

Example Sentence: Security lapses led to the unfortunate incident at the venue.

27. probe

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A thorough investigation into a crime or other matter

Tamil Meaning: விசாரணை

Malayalam Meaning: അന്വേഷണം

Kannada Meaning: ತನಿಖೆ

Synonyms: Investigation, inquiry, examination, study

Antonyms: Ignorance, neglect, oversight

Example Sentence: The commission ordered a comprehensive probe into the corruption allegations.

28. tell-tale

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Revealing or indicating something; serving as evidence

Tamil Meaning: அறிகுறியான

Malayalam Meaning: സൂചകമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಸೂಚಕವಾದ

Synonyms: Revealing, indicative, betraying, suggestive

Antonyms: Concealing, hiding, obscuring

Example Sentence: The tell-tale signs of overcrowding were ignored by the organisers.

29. overlooked

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Failed to notice; ignored or disregarded

Tamil Meaning: கவனிக்கப்படாத

Malayalam Meaning: അവഗണിക്കപ്പെട്ട

Kannada Meaning: ಕಡೆಗಣಿಸಲಾಯಿತು

Synonyms: Ignored, missed, disregarded, neglected

Antonyms: Noticed, observed, considered, attended to

Example Sentence: Important safety measures were overlooked in the rush to complete the project.

30. unprecedented

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Never done or known before; without previous example

Tamil Meaning: முன்னெப்போதும் இல்லாத

Malayalam Meaning: അഭൂതപൂർവമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಅಭೂತಪೂರ್ವ

Synonyms: Unparalleled, extraordinary, unique, novel

Antonyms: Common, usual, typical, precedented

Example Sentence: The festival witnessed an unprecedented number of visitors this year.

31. deferred

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Put off to a later time; postponed

Tamil Meaning: தாமதப்படுத்தப்பட்டது

Malayalam Meaning: മാറ്റിവച്ചു

Kannada Meaning: ಮುಂದೂಡಲಾಯಿತು

Synonyms: Postponed, delayed, adjourned, suspended

Antonyms: Advanced, expedited, accelerated, hastened

Example Sentence: The meeting was deferred due to the absence of key members.

32. intervening

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Coming between two things in time, place or character

Tamil Meaning: இடையிலான

Malayalam Meaning: ഇടയിലുള്ള

Kannada Meaning: ಮಧ್ಯಂತರ

Synonyms: Intermediate, interim, in-between, transitional

Antonyms: Preceding, following, initial, final

Example Sentence: In the intervening period, several important developments took place.

33. pilgrims

Part of Speech: Noun (plural)

Meaning: People who journey to a sacred place for religious reasons

Tamil Meaning: புனித யாத்திரீகர்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: തീർത്ഥാടകർ

Kannada Meaning: ಯಾತ್ರಿಕರು

Synonyms: Devotees, worshippers, travelers, religious visitors

Antonyms: Locals, residents, non-believers

Example Sentence: Thousands of pilgrims visit the holy shrine during the festival season.

34. congested

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Crowded with traffic or people; blocked up

Tamil Meaning: நெரிசலான

Malayalam Meaning: തിരക്കേറിയ

Kannada Meaning: ದಟ್ಟಣೆಯ

Synonyms: Crowded, packed, jammed, clogged

Antonyms: Clear, free-flowing, uncrowded, open

Example Sentence: The narrow lanes became heavily congested during the festival.

35. corridor

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A long passage in a building; a route or path

Tamil Meaning: நடைபாதை

Malayalam Meaning: ഇടനാഴി

Kannada Meaning: ಕಾರಿಡಾರ್

Synonyms: Hallway, passage, walkway, aisle

Antonyms: Room, chamber, open space

Example Sentence: The single corridor could not handle the two-way flow of people.

36. amplifying

Part of Speech: Verb (present participle)

Meaning: Making larger, greater, or stronger; intensifying

Tamil Meaning: பெருக்குதல்

Malayalam Meaning: വർധിപ്പിക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ವರ್ಧಿಸುವುದು

Synonyms: Intensifying, magnifying, increasing, enhancing

Antonyms: Reducing, diminishing, weakening, lessening

Example Sentence: The narrow space was amplifying the crowd pressure dangerously.

37. bottleneck

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A point of congestion or blockage

Tamil Meaning: தடை

Malayalam Meaning: തടസ്സം

Kannada Meaning: ಅಡಚಣೆ

Synonyms: Obstruction, blockage, congestion, restriction

Antonyms: Opening, clearing, free flow

Example Sentence: The single exit created a dangerous bottleneck for the crowd.

38. dawn

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise

Tamil Meaning: விடியல்

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രഭാതം

Kannada Meaning: ಬೆಳಗು

Synonyms: Daybreak, sunrise, morning, first light

Antonyms: Dusk, sunset, evening, nightfall

Example Sentence: The tragedy occurred just before dawn when visibility was poor.

39. exhausted

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Extremely tired; completely used up

Tamil Meaning: சோர்வடைந்த

Malayalam Meaning: ക്ഷീണിതമായ

Kannada Meaning: ದಣಿದ

Synonyms: Tired, weary, drained, depleted

Antonyms: Energetic, refreshed, invigorated, rested

Example Sentence: The exhausted pilgrims were more vulnerable to panic situations.

40. ritual

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Tamil Meaning: சடங்கு சம்பந்தமான

Malayalam Meaning: ആചാരപരമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಆಚಾರ

Synonyms: Ceremonial, religious, traditional, customary

Antonyms: Secular, informal, casual, non-religious

Example Sentence: The ritual materials should have been transported at a safer time.

41. shattered

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Broke into pieces; destroyed completely

Tamil Meaning: உடைந்தது

Malayalam Meaning: തകർന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಒಡೆದುಹೋಯಿತು

Synonyms: Broke, smashed, destroyed, fragmented

Antonyms: Repaired, fixed, mended, constructed

Example Sentence: The truck's movement shattered the temporary stalls along the route.

42. toppled

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Fell over; knocked down

Tamil Meaning: கவிழ்ந்தது

Malayalam Meaning: മറിഞ്ഞു

Kannada Meaning: ಬಿದ್ದಿತು

Synonyms: Overturned, fell, collapsed, tumbled

Antonyms: Erected, raised, stabilised, upright

Example Sentence: Many devotees were toppled by the sudden movement of vehicles.

43. triggered

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Caused something to happen; set off

Tamil Meaning: தூண்டியது

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രേരിപ്പിച്ചു

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಇಪಶಿಸಿತು

Synonyms: Caused, initiated, sparked, provoked

Antonyms: Prevented, stopped, calmed, pacified

Example Sentence: The unexpected truck movement triggered widespread panic among the crowd.

44. tawdry

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Cheap and of poor quality; showing poor judgment

Tamil Meaning: தரமற்ற

Malayalam Meaning: നിലവാരമില്ലാത്ത

Kannada Meaning: ಕೆಟ್ಟ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟದ

Synonyms: Cheap, shoddy, poor, inferior

Antonyms: High-quality, excellent, superior, refined

Example Sentence: The city’s tawdry record in crowd management needs immediate attention.

45. discourse

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Written or spoken communication or debate on a topic

Tamil Meaning: உரையாடல்

Malayalam Meaning: ചർച്ച

Kannada Meaning: ಚರ್ಚೆ

Synonyms: Discussion, dialogue, conversation, debate

Antonyms: Silence, monologue, isolation

Example Sentence: The climate discourse has gained prominence in global politics.

46. woven

Part of Speech: Verb (past participle)

Meaning: Integrated or incorporated carefully into something

Tamil Meaning: பின்னப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: നെയ്തെടുത്ത

Kannada Meaning: ಹೆಣೆದ

Synonyms: Integrated, incorporated, embedded, interlaced

Antonyms: Separated, extracted, removed, isolated

Example Sentence: Safety measures should be woven into the fabric of festival planning.

47. privileged

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Having special rights or advantages not available to others

Tamil Meaning: சலுகை பெற்ற

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രത്യേക അവകാശമുള്ള

Kannada Meaning: ವಿಶೇಷ ಅವಕಾಶ ಹೊಂದಿದ

Synonyms: Elite, favored, advantaged, special

Antonyms: Underprivileged, disadvantaged, ordinary, common

Example Sentence: Privileged access for VIPs often creates problems for ordinary citizens.

48. barrier-free

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Without obstacles or restrictions; accessible

Tamil Meaning: தடையற்ற

Malayalam Meaning: തടസ്സമില്ലാത്ത

Kannada Meaning: ಅಡ್ಡಿಯಿಲ್ಲದ

Synonyms: Unobstructed, clear, accessible, open

Antonyms: Blocked, restricted, obstructed, limited

Example Sentence: All citizens deserve barrier-free access to public facilities.

49. entrenched

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Firmly established and difficult to change

Tamil Meaning: வேரூன்றிய

Malayalam Meaning: വേരൂന്നിയ

Kannada Meaning: ಬೇರೂರಿದ

Synonyms: Established, ingrained, deep

Antonyms: Temporary, changeable, flexible, removable

Example Sentence: The city’s entrenched VIP culture continues to create problems for ordinary citizens in public events.

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