The Hindu Editorial (Detention no cure) – Jul 26, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Detention no cure) – Jul 26, 2018

The legislation to amend the Right to Education Act to give States the power to detain students who fail an examination in Class 5 or 8 is a negative measure. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Detention no cure) – Jul 26, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Detention no cure) – Jul 26, 2018:

detention (noun) – a form punishment where children must stay in school after (school) hours.
undermine (verb) – weaken, damage, hinder/hurt.
progressive (adjective) – liberal, advanced/innovative, forward-looking.
formative (adjective) – developmental, developing; determining/decisive.
hold out (phrasal verb) – offer, provide, give (chance/hope).
excellence (noun) – distinction, high quality, brilliance.
determinant (noun) – factor, issue, concern.
disadvantaged (adjective) – depressed, needy, deprived.
render (verb) – make, cause to be.
dead letter (noun) – ineffective law/agreement (practically).
pioneering (adjective) – unusual, uncustomary, atypical.
purview (noun) – range, scope, ambit.
rote-learning (noun) – a technique of learning which makes someone to memorise (in repetition) without understanding the subject.
inconceivable (adjective) – unbelievable, extremely doubtful; impossible/absurd.
incentive (noun) – motivation, encouragement, stimulus/impetus.
thought-through (adjective) – thought-out, thoroughly considered.
hasty (adjective) – reckless, irresponsible, quick-tempered.
tinker (verb) – try to improve, play around with, try to mend.
erode (verb) – (gradually) deteriorate, destroy, spoil.

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