The Hindu Editorial (Fire in the sky) – Oct 20, 202520

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The Hindu Editorial (Fire in the sky) – Oct 20, 2025:

1. green cracker (noun) – an eco-friendly firecracker that emits less pollution than conventional fireworks.
2. compromise (noun) – balance, middle ground, agreement, understanding, settlement, deal.
3. legal sanction (noun) – official approval, permission, or authorization by law or authority.
4. caveat (noun) – warning, condition, or limitation attached to an agreement or statement.
5. implementation (noun) – execution, application, carrying out (of a plan, decision, or law).
6. underscore (verb) – emphasize, highlight, stress, underline, call/draw attention to..
7. authorities (noun) – officials with power to enforce laws.
8. norms (noun) – accepted standards, customs, or rules of behaviour in a society.
9. mark (verb) – signify, indicate, represent, show.
10. shift (noun) – change, move, transition.
11. accommodate (verb) – adapt to, adjust to, make space for, consider.
12. acknowledge (verb) – accept, recognize, admit, grant.
13. conventional (adjective) – traditional, standard, customary, usual.
14. disproportionately (adverb) – inordinately, excessively, immoderately, unduly, unreasonably, unjustifiably.
15. noxious (adjective) – harmful, poisonous, toxic, injurious.
16. move (noun) – step, action, measure.
17. expression (noun) – display, communication, representation (of emotion or idea).
18. furthermore (adverb) – moreover, in addition, besides, also.
19. livelihood (noun) – means of earning a living, occupation, source of income.
20. consideration (noun) – factor, element, aspect, matter for thought.
21. regulatory (adjective) – related to rules, controlling, supervisory, monitoring.
22. landscape (noun) – situation, setting, environment, field (of activity).
23. interplay (noun) – interaction, connection, relationship, mutual influence.
24. meteorology (noun) – the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
25. body (noun) – group, organization.
26. task force (noun) – special working group, committee, panel formed for a specific task.
27. deploy (verb) – utilize, employ, put into use, bring into action.
28. diverse (adjective) – varied, different, distinct, heterogeneous.
29. biomass (noun) – organic matter used as fuel or source of energy.
30. suggest (verb) – imply, indicate, propose, put forward.
31. resultant (adjective) – consequential, ensuing, following, subsequent.
32. spike (noun) – sharp rise, sudden increase, upsurge, surge.
33. tolerate (verb) – allow, endure, accept, acknowledge, permit.
34. seek (verb) – try to find, aim, attempt.
35. honour (verb) – respect, uphold, value.
36. zero-emission (adjective) – not releasing any pollutants or greenhouse gases.
37. less-effulgent (adjective) – less bright, less dazzling, less radiant.
38. take away (phrasal verb) – remove, divert, reduce, diminish (focus or effect).
39. commitment (noun) – dedication, engagement, obligation, responsibility, onus, liability, accountability.
40. root in (phrasal verb) – base on, establish in, be grounded in, derive from.
41. comprehensive (adjective) – complete, all-inclusive, thorough, extensive.

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