The Hindu Editorial (Murder most foul) – Aug 29, 2019

The use of murderous violence in the face of imagined threats to family or community honour is an unfortunate reality in most parts of the country. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Murder most foul)- Aug 29, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Murder most foul) – Aug 29, 2019:

foul (noun) – unfair/unjust, against the rules, illegal.
honour killing (noun) – the killing of a member of a family (particularly a girl or woman) due to the belief the victim has brought dishonour upon the family or community.
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, extensive, all-embracing wide-ranging.
murderous (adjective) – brutal, violent, savage/cruel.
in the face of (phrase) – despite, notwithstanding, regardless of; when confronted with.
seek (verb) – try, attempt, aim.
medieval (adjective) – old-fashioned, out of date, outdated.
preserve (verb) – uphold, maintain, protect.
highlight (verb) – call attention to, focus attention on, underline.
come down on (phrasal verb) – punish, penalize, reprimand/rebuke.
outlook (noun) – point of view/viewpoint, attitude/opinion, perspective.
imprisonment (noun) – incarceration, confinement, captivity,
abduction (noun) – kidnapping, hostage-taking.
in line with (phrase) – in accordance with.
fiancee (noun) – wife-to-be, bride-to-be, future wife.
testimony (noun) – evidence, proof, attestation/witness.
vehemently (adverb) – forcefully, fiercely/vigorously, intensely.
drive home (phrase) – to emphasize an important point.
drown (verb) – to kill (a person) by drowning (die through submersion in and inhalation of water)
hand down (phrasal verb) – announce a judgement/sentence formally.
deem (verb) – regard as, consider; view as.
take note (phrase) – pay attention, take into consideration, watch.
disquieting (adjective) – horrible, awful, disgusting/upsetting.
phenomenon (noun) – occurrence, event, happening.
persist (verb) – remain, hold, continue.
discrimination (noun) – inequity, prejudice, bigotry.
redoubled (adjective) – (made something more) intense.
stratified (adjective) – divided into categories based on social status/education/income.
remedial (adjective) – restorative, reparative, corrective.
punitive (adjective) – disciplinary, corrective, retributive.
curb (verb) – restrain, restrict, control.