| Amendment |
Noun |
A change or addition to a law or document |
revision, modification, alteration, adjustment |
original, preservation, stability, continuation |
The government introduced an amendment to the existing policy. |
| Overcrowded |
Adjective |
Having too many people in one place |
congested, packed, jammed, crammed |
spacious, empty, vacant, roomy |
The bus was so overcrowded that no one could move. |
| Congestion |
Noun |
Too much crowd or traffic in one place |
blockage, jam, overcrowding, clogging |
clearance, freedom, openness, space |
Traffic congestion is a big problem in Dhaka city. |
| Injunction |
Noun |
An official order stopping something |
order, command, ban, restriction |
permission, allowance, authorization, approval |
The court issued an injunction to stop the construction. |
| Presidium |
Noun |
A leading or ruling committee in an organization |
council, board, panel, committee |
individual, member, person, outsider |
The presidium approved the new policy unanimously. |
| Controversial |
Adjective |
Causing disagreement or debate |
debatable, disputed, questionable, arguable |
unquestionable, undisputed, certain, clear |
The new rule became highly controversial among citizens. |
| Alleged |
Adjective |
Claimed to be true without proof |
claimed, supposed, asserted, reported |
proven, confirmed, verified, true |
He is the alleged leader of the criminal group. |
| Summit |
Noun |
A high-level meeting between leaders |
conference, meeting, assembly, convention |
separation, division, dispersal, breakup |
The two presidents attended a peace summit. |
| Restraint |
Noun |
Holding back actions or emotions |
control, moderation, discipline, self-control |
excess, indulgence, freedom, liberation |
He showed great restraint during the heated argument. |
| Aggression |
Noun |
Angry or violent behavior toward others |
hostility, attack, violence, assault |
peace, friendliness, kindness, calmness |
The army condemned the aggression by enemy forces. |
| Ceasefire |
Noun |
An agreement to stop fighting |
truce, armistice, pause, peace |
war, conflict, battle, hostility |
The two countries agreed on a ceasefire. |
| Outrage |
Noun |
Strong anger or shock |
fury, anger, indignation, resentment |
calmness, peace, happiness, acceptance |
The news caused public outrage across the nation. |
| Sanction |
Noun |
A penalty or restriction to force compliance |
penalty, restriction, punishment, embargo |
reward, allowance, approval, freedom |
The UN imposed sanctions on the country. |
| Tariff |
Noun |
A tax on imports or exports |
duty, levy, tax, charge |
exemption, subsidy, relief, free trade |
The government increased tariffs on foreign goods. |
| Inflation |
Noun |
Rise in prices that reduces money’s value |
price rise, cost increase, escalation, expansion |
deflation, stability, reduction, fall |
High inflation affects poor people the most. |
| Reserves |
Noun |
Saved resources for future use |
stock, supply, savings, backup |
exhaustion, lack, shortage, emptiness |
The bank increased its foreign currency reserves. |
| Sovereignty |
Noun |
A nation’s power to govern itself |
independence, autonomy, authority, control |
dependence, subordination, submission, colonialism |
The country fought hard to maintain its sovereignty. |
| Diplomatic |
Adjective |
Related to managing international relations |
political, consular, foreign, tactful |
domestic, national, local, blunt |
They discussed the issue through diplomatic channels. |
| Catastrophic |
Adjective |
Causing great damage or suffering |
disastrous, ruinous, devastating, tragic |
beneficial, helpful, advantageous, positive |
The earthquake had catastrophic effects on the city. |
| Appalling |
Adjective |
Shocking and very bad |
horrifying, terrible, dreadful, frightful |
wonderful, pleasant, delightful, good |
The living conditions were truly appalling. |
| Undernourished |
Adjective |
Not having enough food for health |
malnourished, starved, thin, weak |
well-fed, healthy, nourished, strong |
Many children in poor areas are undernourished. |
| Malnutrition |
Noun |
Poor health from not eating enough good food |
starvation, hunger, deficiency, undernutrition |
nutrition, health, wellness, strength |
The charity is fighting malnutrition in rural areas. |
| Stunted |
Adjective |
Not growing properly due to lack of food or care |
undersized, small, dwarfed, weak |
developed, healthy, strong, grown |
His growth was stunted due to poverty. |
| Inequality |
Noun |
Unfair difference between people or groups |
injustice, unfairness, disparity, imbalance |
equality, fairness, balance, justice |
Education can help reduce social inequality. |
| Escalation |
Noun |
A rapid increase or intensification |
rise, growth, intensification, surge |
decline, reduction, drop, fall |
The escalation of violence worried the leaders. |
| Instability |
Noun |
Not steady; likely to change suddenly |
uncertainty, unsteadiness, insecurity, shakiness |
stability, security, certainty, steadiness |
Political instability slowed down investment. |
| Resilient |
Adjective |
Able to recover quickly from difficulties |
strong, tough, adaptable, flexible |
weak, fragile, brittle, delicate |
Children are often more resilient than adults. |
| Sustainable |
Adjective |
Able to continue for a long time |
endurable, renewable, viable, maintainable |
unsustainable, temporary, short-term, fragile |
We need sustainable solutions for climate change. |
| Demographic |
Adjective |
Related to population and its groups |
population-based, census-related, statistical, sociological |
individual, personal, singular, unique |
The demographic data showed a rise in young people. |
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