The Hindu Editorial (The measure of tests) – Jul 10, 2018

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1. aptitude (noun) – talent, skill, ability.
2. transparent (noun ) – clear/straightforward, unambiguous, unequivocal.
3. credible (adjective) – convincing, acceptable; reasonable.
4. apparatus (noun) – structure, system/framework, organization.
5. accommodate (verb) – assist, help, favour.
6. plurality (noun) – a large number of people.
7. handicap (noun) – impediment, hindrance, obstacle.
8. progressive (adjective) –  forward-thinking, reforming, innovative.
9. look at (phrasal verb) – inspect, review, analyse, scrutinize.
10. pursue (verb) – participate in, take part in, engage in.
11. contend (verb) – assert, claim, argue.
12. populous (adjective) – densely populated.
13. objective (noun) – aim, intention, target/purpose.
14. mobility (noun) – adaptability, flexibility, versatility.
15. peer-reviewed (adjective) – relating to a process by which something research or publication is evaluated by a group of experts in the appropriate field.
16. reservation (noun) – doubt, qualm, misgivings/scepticism.
17. grounds (noun) – factors, reason, cause.
18. result in (verb) – cause, give rise to, create/produce.
19. exploitation (noun) – abuse of, misuse, ill/unfair treatment.
20. revamp (verb) – mordenize/refurbish, improved, upgrade.

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