Nihilism (noun): The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless. (Context: Mehta’s editorial on the senseless nature of modern warfare )
Simulacrum (noun): An unsatisfactory imitation or substitute of something. (Context: Describing Iran’s defense systems as a hollow imitation)
Amicus Curiae (noun): An impartial adviser, often an attorney, appointed by a court to assist in a specific case. (Context: The SC Aravalli case)
Cataclysmic (adjective): Relating to or denoting a violent natural or political event. (Context: The impact of a West Asia war on the global economy)
Abysmal (adjective): Extremely bad or appalling. (Context: Female labor force participation in certain sectors or screening rates for cancer)
Ghettoisation – The process of isolating a specific minority or marginalized group into a restricted, often under-resourced area.
Visceral – Relating to deep inward feelings, instinct, or emotion rather than to the intellect.
Anachronistic – Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; out of date.
Patrilineal – Relating to descent or inheritance traced through the male line.
Doxxing – The malicious act of publishing private or identifying information about an individual on the internet.
Parens Patriae – A legal doctrine granting the state the power to act as the guardian for those who are unable to care for themselves (e.g., children).
Hegemonic – Ruling or dominant in a political or social context; exhibiting absolute dominance.
Reprehensible – Deserving strong censure or condemnation; highly unacceptable behavior.
Reticence – The quality of being reserved, uncommunicative, or hesitant to speak freely
