Specials: Word Power for the Day

English Language

Word	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Usage
Obfuscation	Making something unclear.	Confusion, Ambiguity, Mystification	Clarification, elucidation, transparency	The obfuscation of facts during key political events in India has sometimes hampered the public’s understanding of government policies.
Hegemony	Leadership or dominance.	Supremacy, Dominion, Control	Subordination, Subservience, Inferiority	The cultural hegemony of the colonial British Empire significantly impacted India's societal structures during colonial rule.
Pernicious	Harmful effect	Detrimental, Deleterious, Malign	Beneficial, Advantageous, Constructive	The pernicious influence of communalism has often threatened the secular fabric of India’s diverse society.
Expropriation	Taking property	Confiscation, Appropriation, Seizure	Restitution, Return, Compensation	The expropriation of land for large-scale infrastructure projects has led to protests by local communities and farmers.
Proliferation	Rapid increase	Escalation, Expansion, Multiplication	Decline, Reduction, Suppression	The proliferation of nuclear arms in South Asia has been a significant concern for international diplomacy and regional security.