The Hindu Editorial (A credible probe) – Oct 28, 2021

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The Hindu Editorial (A credible probe) – Oct 28, 2021

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credible (adjective) – acceptable, trustworthy, reliable, dependable; believable, plausible, reasonable.
pegasus (noun) – spyware, that can hack any iOS or Android device and steal a variety of data from the infected device, developed by the Israeli cyber-arms firm, NSO Group.
row (noun) – argument, quarrel, squabble, fight.
inquiry (noun) – (an official) enquiry, investigation.
institute (verb) – start/begin, initiate, set up, organize.
spyware (noun) – a category of software which aims to steal personal or organizational information.
intervention (noun) – the process of intervening in something; involvement, interference.
surveillance (noun) – monitoring, observation, scrutiny, inspection.
as well as (phrase) – and also, and in addition.
stern (adjective) – strict, severe, fierce, stringent.
rebuff (noun) – rejection, snub, refusal.
cover up (phrasal verb) – conceal, hide, camouflage (illegal activity).
bogey (noun) – bane, anathema, abomination, nightmare, curse; spectre.
from day one (phrase) – from the very beginning.
revelation (noun) – disclosure, communication, announcement, report; a surprising fact, declaration, utterance.
allegedly (adverb) – reportedly, supposedly, purportedly, ostensibly, apparently.
belong to (verb) – be associated with, be connected to, be linked to.
brazen (it) out (phrasal verb) – to act or behave confidently & shamelessly (even after doing something wrong & also by not admitting that); put a bold face on it, be defiant, be unashamed.
rather than (phrase) – instead of.
hold (verb) – support, bear, take.
facilitate (verb) – make easy, make possible, enable, assist, help/aid.
stick to (phrasal verb) – abide by, keep, adhere to, hold to.
blanket (adjective) – overall, total, complete, general, outright.
acknowledge (verb) – admit, accept, confess, recognize, realize.
bench (noun) – a court of law with a number of judges.
stand out (phrasal verb) – be noticeable, be obvious, be conspicuous, be striking, be distinctive, be prominent.
enunciation (noun) – (clear) articulation, announcement, expression, pronouncement, statement, voicing.
knowledge (noun) – news, reports, information; understanding, comprehension, apprehension.
spy upon (verb) – watch secretly, observe furtively, keep under observation, keep an eye on.
exercise (verb) – use, employ, make use of, utilize.
warrant (verb) – justify, necessitate, vindicate, call for, validate.
omnibus (noun/adjective) – the Latin word literally meaning “for all”; consisting of several parts/items.
merely (adverb) – only, simply, just.
spectre (noun) – threat, menace, danger/peril.
deem (verb) – consider, regard as, view as.
shed (verb) – discard, get rid of, do away with, dispose of.
(throw/cast/shed) light on (phrase) – explain, elucidate, clarify, clear up.
violation (noun) – breach, breaking, non-observance.
make clear (phrase) – explain, clarify, elucidate.
consideration (noun) – factor, issue, point, concern, aspect, facet, feature.
the state (noun) – the government.
free pass (noun) – (unrestricted) approval; acceptance/approval of bad behaviour.
orwellian (adjective) – it refers to totalitarian control of the individual by the use of propaganda, surveillance and violence.
intrusive (adjective) – intruding, interfering, unwanted, unwelcome; annoying, irritating, interrupting, disturbing.
chilling (adjective) – frightening, terrifying, disturbing/horrifying.
damning (adjective) – decrying, condemning, embarrassing, appalling, disgusting, strong.
activist (noun) – a person who supports a political or societal change/cause.
design (verb) – create, plan.
grab (verb) – obtain, get, gain (something) quickly.
take control of (phrase) – to gain/assume the authority to manage or influence someone/something.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
alarm (noun) – warning sound, danger signal, distress signal, alert.
alacrity (noun) – readiness, willingness, swiftness, promptness.
resort to (verb) – use, utilize, have recourse to, fall back on, turn to.
bald (adjective) – plain, simple, blunt.
disclosure (noun) – revelation, report, declaration, announcement.
suite (noun) – a set of (software) programs.
compromise (verb) – undermine, weaken, be detrimental to, damage.
immunity (noun) – indemnity, privilege, prerogative, special treatment; exemption, exception, impunity.
substantiate (verb) – prove, establish, show to be true; justify, vindicate.
affidavit (noun) – sworn statement, self-attestation, self-declaration.
appalling (adjective) – shocking, horrible, horrific, terrible, awful.
unwilling (adjective) – reluctant, unenthusiastic, enforced, involuntary.
disclose (verb) – reveal, tell, impart, communicate, show, exhibit, lay bare.
offer (noun) – proposal, suggestion, approach.
on one’s own (phrase) – alone, all alone, by oneself, all by oneself, independently, single-handedly.
command (verb) – receive, be given, get, gain, obtain.
credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, dependability.
expertise (noun) – skill, prowess, proficiency, knowledge.
unravel (verb) – reveal, puzzle out, find an answer to, get to the bottom of, investigate & explain, fathom, decipher, decode.
extract (verb) – obtain, get, take.
for one’s part (phrase) – as far as one is concerned, in one’s view.
depart from (verb) – deviate, diverge, digress, turn away, turn aside.
obfuscation (noun) – making of something obscure or unclear to understand; evasiveness, confusion.
stonewalling (noun) – obstruction, delaying of something.