Criterion: The ideal in terms of which something can be judged (मानदंड/ कसौटी)
Devout: Earnest (गम्भीर/ धर्मनिष्ट)
Futility: Uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result (निरर्थकता)
Nullify: Declare invalid (रद्द करना)
Plaintiff: A person who brings an action in a court of law (अभियोगी)
Reputed: Look on as or consider (सम्मानित)