The Hindu Editorial (Stitch in time) – May 21, 2025

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The Hindu Editorial (Stitch in time) – May 21, 2025:

1. a stitch in time saves nine (phrase) – used to say that it is better to deal with the problems on time and save time and energy later when they might become worst.
2. stitch in time (phrase) – timely action.
3. judiciary (noun) – a branch of government in which judicial power is vested; judges collectively.
4. deterrent (noun) – a person/thing that discourages an action and makes it difficult to do; a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something; a means of preventing undesirable actions.
5. strike down (phrasal verb) – abolish, annul, nullify (a law or regulation).
6. due process (phrase) – (equally and fairly) correct process; fair treatment (per established principles & procedures). ​
7. beforehand (adverb) – in advance, ahead of time, before, already, previously, prior, earlier.
8. sacrosanct (adjective) – relating to something considered as too important or valuable that no one is permitted to criticize or change it; inviolable, unchallengeable, unimpeachable; sacred, holy, respected, hallowed
9. at the heart of (phrase) – be the most important part of something; at the centre of.
10. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (noun) – a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse.
11. on the surface of it (phrase) – based on what is seen or apparent at first glance; seemingly, but possibly not actually so; superficially.
12. institute (verb) – constitute, establish,  start, begin, initiate, create, form, organize, put in place.
13. make a mockery (phrase) – make (someone/something) to seem foolish/absurd; to make someone/something to seem without value; to make something/someone to seem worthless/useless.
14. rationale (noun) – reason, cause, basis, reasoning, pretext, grounds, logic.
15. flaw (verb) – weaken, impair, mar.
16. window (noun) – opportunity, chance, opening.
17. standard operating procedure/protocol (SOP) (noun) – a detailed, written document consisting of step-by-step information on routine activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with specific regulations or standards.
18. in effect (phrase) – really, in fact, in reality, effectively, practically.
19. violation (noun) – breach, contravention, infringement, breaking, non-observance.
20. avail (verb) – use, utilize, make use of, take advantage of, employ, resort to.
21. albeit (conjunction) – though, even though, however.
22. at the cost of (phrase) – at the loss of something; with the sacrifice of something
23. regularisation (noun) – normalization, standardization, or regulation.
24. moreover (adverb) – in addition to, besides, additionally.
25. executive order (noun) – a regulation issued by a member of the executive branch of government. 
26. rather than (phrase) – instead of.
27. underlying (adjective) – fundamental, basic, primary, essential, core, deep-seated, inherent, latent, hidden, implicit.
28. Environment Protection Act (EIA), 2006 (noun) – An Act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith.
29. three-fold (adverb) – having three parts.
30. regularise (verb) – establish, recognize, confirm something officially (something which is a temporary arrangement till date).
31. green (adjective) – concerned with the protection of the environment, environmentalist, conservationist; environmentally friendly. 
32. tribunal (noun) – panel, committee (set up to resolve some disputes particularly).
33. National Green Tribunal (noun) – The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
34. procedural (adjective) – official, formal, systematic, methodical, organized.
35. grounds (noun) – reason, cause, basis, pretext, rationale, factor.
36. irredeemably (adverb) – irreparably, irreversibly, irretrievably.
37. violative (adjective) – subjected to violation (breach, contravention, infringement, breaking, non-observance); contradictory, opposite.
38. exacerbate (verb) – intensify, increate, heighten, amplify, magnify, deepen, add to, aggravate, worsen
39. disruptive (adjective) – troublesome, disturbing, upsetting, turbulent, uncontrollable, unmanageable.
40. cite (verb) – invoke, mention, refer to, point to, adduce, turn to, resort to, have recourse to, use, put to use.
41. put in place (phrase) – to establish, implement, or initiate a plan, system, or set of rules or arrangements.
42. seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
43. emphasise (verb) – highlight, underscore, underline, stress, call/draw attention to.
44. clearance (noun) – approval, consent, license, sanction, permission, acceptance.
45. thriving (adjective) – prospering, flourishing, burgeoning, prosperous, booming, buoyant, successful.
46. mushroom (verb) – increase, spread, grow, develop, expand, snowball, balloon, burgeon.
47. ​testament (noun) – witness, evidence, proof, testimony.
48. It stands to reason (phrase) – it is obvious, it is logical, it is sensible, it is understandable.
49. purported (adjective) – supposed, claimed, professed, alleged.
50. fruitless (adjective) – ineffective, unproductive, unsuccessful, worthless, futile, useless.
51. nip (verb) – remove.
52. crafty (adjective) – cunning, tricky, deceitful, devious, evasive; clever, shrewd, astute, sharp.
53. condone (verb) – approve, sanction, justify, vindicate, endorse (something bad as acceptable).
54. in the name of (phrase) – for the sake of, at the behest of, for the reason of.
55. trigger (verb) – arouse; prompt; induce; cause; bring about.
56. on-ground (adjective) – relating to a place where practical work is done.
57. enforcement (noun) – imposition, implementation, application.

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