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Source: The Hindu · 24 Aug 2026While the judgment firmly reiterates that obtaining prior EC is a mandatory legal requirement under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification (EIA) Notification, 2006, it also provides an important policy direction that could have far-reaching implications for thousands of industries, infrastructure projects and real estate developments across India.
The Court has categorically held that project proponents who commenced construction or operations without obtaining prior EC and that did not apply under the earlier violation mechanisms, cannot now seek regularisation under the 2017 Notification or the 2021 Standard Operating Procedure (Office Memorandum). Those mechanisms are no longer available for fresh cases.
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Papyrus (noun)
A material used in ancient times for writing, made from the stem of a water plant. पपीरस से बना प्राचीन लेखन पदार्थ
Synonyms: Parchment, Writing Material, Manuscript, Scroll
Antonyms: Digital Text, Electronic Document, Screen, Digital Record
Example: Ancient Egyptian texts were often written on papyrus.
Bevy (noun)
A large group of people or things of the same kind. समूह
Synonyms: Group, Cluster, Crowd, Collection
Antonyms: Individual, Solitary, Singleton, One
Example: A bevy of reporters surrounded the famous actor.
Stutter (verb)
Speak with involuntary pauses and repeated sounds or syllables. हकलाना
Synonyms: Stammer, Falter, Hesitate, Splutter
Antonyms: Articulate, Enunciate, Fluently Speak, Pronounce Clearly
Example: He began to stutter when asked to speak before the large audience.
Drawl (verb)
Speak slowly with prolonged vowel sounds. शब्दों को खींचकर बोलना
Synonyms: Drone, Linger, Prolong, Intone
Antonyms: Hurry, Rattle, Gabble, Rush
Example: He began to drawl his words in a slow and relaxed manner.
Grubby (adjective)
Dirty or covered with grime. गंदा या मैला
Synonyms: Dirty, Filthy, Grimy, Sordid
Antonyms: Clean, Spotless, Immaculate, Pristine
Example: The child returned home with grubby hands after playing outside.
Tallow (noun)
Hard animal fat used especially for making candles and soap. मोमबत्ती और साबुन बनाने में प्रयुक्त पशु वसा
Synonyms: Fat, Grease, Suet, Animal Fat
Antonyms: Lean, Fat-free Substance, Vegetable Oil, Water
Example: In earlier times, candles were commonly made from tallow.
Baton (noun)
A short stick carried by a conductor, police officer or relay runner. छोटी छड़ी या दंड
Synonyms: Stick, Rod, Staff, Truncheon
Antonyms: —, —, —, —
Example: The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra began to play.
Twirl (verb)
Spin quickly and lightly around. तेजी से घुमाना या घूमना
Synonyms: Spin, Rotate, Whirl, Revolve
Antonyms: Stop, Halt, Steady, Stabilize
Example: The dancer began to twirl gracefully across the stage.
Fleck (noun)
A very small patch, spot or mark of a different colour or substance. छोटा धब्बा या कण
Synonyms: Speck, Spot, Dot, Particle
Antonyms: Mass, Whole, Bulk, entirety
Example: A fleck of paint landed on his shirt.
Tart (adjective)
Having a sharp or sour taste. खट्टा या तीखा स्वाद वाला
Synonyms: Sour, Acidic, Tangy, Sharp
Antonyms: Sweet, Sugary, Mild, Bland
Example: The berries had a pleasantly tart flavour.
Gnash (verb)
Grind or strike the teeth together, especially in anger or pain. दाँत पीसना
Synonyms: Grind, Clench, Grit, Grate
Antonyms: Relax, Unclench, Loosen, Release
Example: He began to gnash his teeth in frustration after hearing the decision.
Sheen (noun)
A soft, smooth shine on a surface. चमक
Synonyms: Lustre, Gloss, Shine, Gleam
Antonyms: Dullness, Dimness, Tarnish, Drabness
Example: The polished wooden table had a beautiful sheen.
Droop (verb)
Bend, hang or sink downward because of weakness or lack of strength. झुक जाना
Synonyms: Sag, Wilt, Slump, Hang
Antonyms: Rise, Straighten, Lift, Erect
Example: The flowers began to droop in the intense afternoon heat.
Buckle (verb)
Bend, collapse or give way under pressure. मुड़ जाना / दबाव में झुक जाना
Synonyms: Bend, Crumple, Collapse, Yield
Antonyms: Straighten, Stiffen, Resist, Withstand
Example: The metal frame began to buckle under the enormous weight.
Simper (verb)
Smile in a silly, affected or self-conscious manner. बनावटी ढंग से मुस्कुराना
Synonyms: Smirk, Grin, Titter, Beam
Antonyms: Frown, Glower, Scowl, Grimace
Example: She began to simper whenever the famous actor looked in her direction.
Jinx (noun)
A person or thing believed to bring bad luck. अपशकुन / दुर्भाग्य लाने वाला
Synonyms: Curse, Hex, Hoodoo, Spell
Antonyms: Blessing, Charm, Talisman, Boon
Example: The players jokingly called him a jinx after their third consecutive defeat.
Soiree (noun)
An evening social gathering or party, usually held at someone’s home. सायंकालीन सामाजिक समारोह
Synonyms: Gathering, Reception, Party, Function
Antonyms: Solitude, Isolation, Seclusion, Withdrawal
Example: The ambassador hosted an elegant soiree for distinguished guests.
Halter (noun)
A rope or strap placed around the head of a horse or other animal for leading or controlling it. पशु को बाँधने या नियंत्रित करने की रस्सी
Synonyms: Headstall, Bridle, Harness, Restraint
Antonyms: Freedom, Release, Liberty, Unrestraint
Example: The farmer gently held the horse by its halter.
Paunchy (adjective)
Having a large or protruding belly. तोंद वाला
Synonyms: Potbellied, Corpulent, Stout, Portly
Antonyms: Slim, Lean, Slender, Svelte
Example: The once-athletic man had become rather paunchy with age.
Twinge (noun)
A sudden, sharp feeling of pain or an unpleasant emotion. अचानक उठने वाली तीखी पीड़ा
Synonyms: Pang, Stab, Ache, Throb
Antonyms: Comfort, Relief, Ease, Pleasure
Example: She felt a sudden twinge of pain in her shoulder while lifting the box.
Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words
Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Sheen
2. Antonym of Twirl
3. Synonym of Grubby
4. Antonym of Gnash
5. Synonym of Drawl
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