The Hindu Editorial (Twelve years later) – Mar 25, 2019

It is not often that political hooliganism is punished in a court of law. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Twelve years later) – Mar 25, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Twelve years later) – Mar 25, 2019:

miscarriage (noun) – failure, ruin/collapse, unsuccessful outcome.
hooliganism (noun) – unlawful, violent, destructive behavior (of a unruly group)
prosecution (noun) – legal action, legal proceeding, litigation.
inescapable (adjective) – unavoidable, sure, required.
derail (verb) – obstruct, interrupt, impede/thwart.
nexus (noun) – junction/juncture, link; central point.
heavyweight (noun) – very important person, leader.
lean on (phrasal verb) – depend, rely, have every confidence in.
hostile (noun) – opposed; aggressive, confrontational/belligerent.
gratify (verb) – satisfy, please, give pleasure to.
mould (noun) – pattern, format, model/structure.
set aside (phrasal verb) – overrule, overturn, cancel/dismiss.
perverse (adjective) – contradictory, wrong, illogical/irrational.
acquittal (noun) – declaration of innocence, clearing/discharge/release, absolution.
suffocation (noun) – a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from abnormal breathing; asphyxia.
allegiance (noun) – loyalty, faithfulness, devotion.
fraternity (noun) – group, profession; a group of people with same job, interest and etc.
outrage (noun) – indignation, fury, anger.
feud (verb) – quarrel, fight, argue.
hireling (noun) – attendant, retainer.
bring home (phrasal verb) – highlight, emphasize, make someone realize.
assailant (noun) – attacker, raider.
shied away from past and past participle of shy away from (phrasal verb) – avoid, recoil, withdraw nervously (due to fear/surprise/pain).
depose (verb) – topple/bring down, dethrone/unseat, remove from office.
cadre (noun) – group, team, corps.
lethal (adjective) – deadly, fatal, killing.
intent (noun) – target, purpose, intention.
apposite (adjective) – appropriate, suitable, fitting.
pull up (phrasal verb) – reprimand, criticize, rebuke.
manifest (adjective) – obvious, clear, distinct/palpable.
perversity (noun) – unreasonableness, irrationality/irregularity; wilfulness.
flimsy (adjective) – easily damaged, fragile, breakable/delicate.
ground (noun) – reason, factor/cause, basis.
forensic (adjective) – relating to the application of scientific knowledge & methods to legal problems and legal proceeding.
manipulation (noun) – manoeuvre, stratagem, intrigue/ploy.
tampering (noun) – interfering, meddling.
wield (verb) – exercise, exert, hold.
clout (noun) – influence, power, control.
intimidation (noun) – frightening, threatening, oppression.
prevail (verb) – succeed, prove powerful/superior, conquer.
sordid (adjective) – disreputable, dishonourable, shameful.
state of affairs (phrase) – condition, circumstances, situation.
amoral (adjective) – unprincipled, without standards/morals.
pliant (adjective) – controllable, compliant, responsive.
mend (verb) – correct, amend, rectify.