Punjab’s legislative adventurism

Scrutiny (noun)

Critical observation or examination. समीक्षा/सूक्ष्म परीक्षण

Synonyms: Inspection, Investigation, Probe, Enquiry, Check, Analysis

Antonyms: Ignorance, Avoidance

Example: Every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny.

Renege (verb)

Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract. मुकरना/इनकार करना

Synonyms: denial, malfunction, reverse, nay, negative, negation.

Antonyms: agree, allow, consent, accord.

Example: The kind manager did everything he could to ensure he would not renege on the promises he made to his employees.

Solemn (adjective)

Characterized by deep sincerity./ extremely somber or serious. गंभीर/महत्त्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Sincere, Sedate, Sober, Deep, Sedate, Serious.

Antonyms: Trivial, Insignificant, Unimpressive, Frivolous.

Example: Here was no humor in the principal’s solemn face as she talked about the consequences of school bullying.

Decree (noun)

An official order that has the force of law. निर्णय/आज्ञा

Synonyms: Order, Edict, Command, Commandment, Mandate, Proclamation, Dictum.

Antonyms: Disorganization, Lawlessness.

Example: According to the court’s decree, all suspects can meet their accusers in court.

Expeditiously (adverb)

Characterized by promptness; quick. शीघ्रता से/तेजी से

Synonyms: Rapidly, Soon, Apace, Cursorily, Hurriedly.

Antonyms: Idly, Inactively, Quietly.

Example: Hopefully, India will expeditiously put in place legal processes to tackle thismenace that affects India's 40 million youth.

Verdict (noun)

An opinion or judgment. फैसला/ निर्णय

Synonyms: Decision, Judgment, Ruling.

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegations.

Example: In accordance with the verdict of all five panelists, Sally was crowned the spelling bee champion.

Usurp (verb)

Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. अ‍नधिकार ग्रहण करना

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Expropriate, Take Possession Of, Arrogate, Annex.

Antonyms: Let Go, Offer, Refuse, Reject, Release, Give In, Relinquish.

Example: Since Lisa could not attend the dance, Marie had plans to usurp the title of homecoming queen.

Grievance (noun)

An official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair. कष्ट/विपत्ति/परिवेदना

Synonyms: Ache, Affliction, Distress, Bane.

Antonyms: Delight, Praise, Blessing, Pleasure.

Example: Because of a grievance, I have not spoken to my best friend in over two weeks.

Litigation (noun)

The process of taking legal action. मुकदमेबाज़ी

Synonyms: Lawsuit, case, prosecution, exordium, judicial proceeding.

Example: It was clear to me that the lawyers were deliberately attempting to slow things down so that they could increase the litigation costs.

Aggrieved (adjective)

Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated. असंतुष्ट/व्यथित

Synonyms: Resentful, Affronted, Indignant, Disgruntled, Discontented, Angry, Distressed, Unhappy.

Antonyms: Comforted, Happy, Pleased.

Example: Wenger, who has not beaten Mourinho in 12 matches, was aggrieved that Arsenal were not awarded a penalty for an apparent handball.