Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Twin negligence: On the Jhansi hospital fire"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Twin negligence: On the Jhansi hospital fire"

1.  Neglecting

• Meaning: Failing to care for or give proper attention to.
• Example: "The tragedy in Jhansi highlights the consequences of neglecting fire safety and healthcare infrastructure."

1.  Underscores

• Meaning: Emphasizes or draws attention to something as important.
• Example: "The incident underscores the need for urgent improvements in hospital safety standards."

2.  Neonatal

• Meaning: Relating to newborn children, particularly in their first few weeks.
• Example: "The fire occurred in the neonatal intensive care unit, where vulnerable infants were being treated."

3.  Fatal intersection

• Meaning: The dangerous convergence of multiple factors leading to a tragic outcome.
• Example: "The fire is a fatal intersection of poor infrastructure and inadequate planning."

4.  Dilapidated

• Meaning: In a state of disrepair or ruin.
• Example: "Several wings of the hospital remain in a dilapidated condition, posing risks to patients."

5.  Short-circuit

• Meaning: A malfunction caused by an unintended electrical connection.
• Example: "Initial reports suggest that an electric short-circuit might have caused the fire."

6.  Exacerbated

• Meaning: Made a problem worse.
• Example: "The presence of oxygen cylinders exacerbated the severity of the fire."

7.  Chronic

• Meaning: Long-lasting or recurring frequently.
• Example: "There is a chronic disregard for fire safety norms in India."

8.  Insidious

• Meaning: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
• Example: "The editorial highlighted the insidious nature of systemic issues that lead to safety failures."

9.  Manifold

• Meaning: Many and varied; numerous.
• Example: "The requirements for fire safety cover have increased manifold in recent years."

10.  Allocation

• Meaning: The distribution of resources or funds for a specific purpose.
• Example: "The allocation to health care in the Union Budget is insufficient compared to other countries."

11.  Peer countries

• Meaning: Countries with similar economic status or characteristics.
• Example: "India’s health expenditure is lower than that of peer countries like Brazil and South Africa."

12.  Broader indifferent approach

• Meaning: A general lack of care or attention to a wide range of related issues.
• Example: "A broader indifferent approach to public health and safety contributed to the tragedy."