The Hindu Editorial (Futile fines) – Sep 13, 2019
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Futile fines) – Sep 13, 2019:
- futile (adjective) – pointless, useless, valueless.
- enforcement (noun) – imposition, implementation, execution.
- mitigate (verb) – reduce, lessen, decrease, make less severe.
- steep (adjective) – sharp, sudden, rapid.
- backlash (noun) – a strong negative reaction; adverse response, counteraction.
- quantum (noun) – portion, part, division.
- provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
- stringent (adjective) – strict/stern, severe, tough/rigorous.
- outrage (noun) – indignation, fury, anger.
- pursue (verb) – engage in, follow, conduct.
- reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
- deterrence (noun) – the act of deterring/stopping someone from doing something.
- radically (adverb) – completely, thoroughly, entirely.
- determinant (noun) – factor, issue, concern.
- untouched (adjective) – unaffected, unchanged, uninfluenced.
- lie in (phrasal verb) – be present, be contained, exist.
- concessionaire (noun) – one who holds a concession or a right granted (for example, by the government) to conduct a certain business.
- lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, stipulate, draw up/frame (a rule).
- litigation (noun) – legal process, legal proceeding, legal action.
- pedestrian (noun) – walker, person on foot, wayfarer.
- ambit (noun) – scope, limits, purview.
- steep in (verb) – imbue with, fill with, pervade with.
- lapsed (adjective) – expired, invalid, out of date, discontinued.
- impunity (noun) – immunity, exemption/freedom from punishment, special treatment.
- lose no time (phrase) – be quick, hurry up, move quickly; press on.
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