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.
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