The Hindu Editorial (Substantive equality) – May 13, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Substantive equality) – May 13, 2019:

substantive equality (noun) – a fundamental aspect of human rights law that is concerned with equitable outcomes and equal opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalized people and groups in society
equality (noun) – equal rights, equal opportunities, non-discrimination.
notion (noun) – idea, belief, conception.
uphold (verb) – justify, vindicate, validate.
consequential seniority (noun) – it refers to promotions made purely on reservation basis despite another person waiting for promotion being actually senior to him/her
notable (adjective) – important, significant, noteworthy.
quantifiable data (noun) – all data that is quantifiable, verifiable, and amenable to statistical manipulation classifies as quantitative data.
strike down (phrasal verb) – abolish, annul, nullify (a law or regulation).
ground (noun) – reason, cause, basis.
backwardness (noun) – the condition/state of not developed.
inadequacy (noun) – insufficiency, deficiency, shortage.
lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, stipulate, set down.
compliant with (adjective) – in accordance with, in agreement with, in conformity with.
pre-requisite (noun) – necessary condition, essential, requirement.
contradict (verb) – oppose, challenge, be at variance with.
in perspective (noun) – judge a particular thing’s real importance by considering it in relation to everything else.
accord (verb) – give, grant, present.
merit (noun) – excellence, goodness/distinction, calibre.
transformative (adjective) – life-changing, metamorphic, progressive.
envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, forecast.
subjective (noun) – personal, individual, internal.
norm (noun) – standard, criterion, measure.
intent (noun) – purpose, intention, objective.
interpretation (noun) – explanation, reading, understanding.
affirmative action (noun) – it means positive steps taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment, education, and culture from which they have been historically excluded.
give someone the go-by (phrase) – avoid/evade, keep away from, eschew.
heed (verb) – pay attention to, adhere to, consider.
antithesis (noun) – direct opposite, reversal, contrast.
diverse (adjective) – various, multiple, different.
adverse (adjective) – unfavourable, disadvantageous, bad.