The Hindu Editorial (Free fall) – Jun 23, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Free fall) – Jun 23, 2018

Any which way one looks at the Puthiya Thalaimurai case, one conclusion is inescapable: it is a direct attack on press freedom. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Free fall) – Jun 23, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Free fall) – Jun 23, 2018:

free fall (noun) – an unstoppable decline.
inescapable (adjective) – unavoidable, inevitable, certain.
enmity (noun) – hostility, animosity, conflict.
unspeakably (adverb) – awfully, horrific
appalling (adjective) – very bad, horrible/awful, shocking.
disruptive (adjective) – trouble-making, troublesome, unruly.
inflammatory (adjective) – provocative, provoking, agitating.
protracted (adjective) – prolonged, extended, extensive.
bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
radically (adverb) – completely, thoroughly, entirely.
divergent (adjective) – differing, varying, dissimilar/contrasting.
extraordinary (adjective) – unusual, uncommon, surprising/strange.
vindictive (adjective) – vengeful, revengeful, avenging/unforgiving.
insidious (adjective) – stealthy, tricky, underhand/dishonest.
intimidate (verb) – frighten, threaten, domineer.
cluster (noun) – collection, group, bunch.
patronage (noun) – assistance, support, backing.
apprehension (noun) – misgiving, worry, concern.
rationale (noun) – reason/basis; principle.
come down on (phrasal verb) – punish, penalize, reprimand/rebuke.

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