The Hindu Editorial (Unedifying row) – June 23, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Unedifying row) – June 23, 2023:

unedifying (adjective) – distasteful; unpleasant, undesirable (public event).
row (noun) – quarrel, fight, squabble, clash, dispute.
shadow (noun) – (slightest) trace, hint, suspicion.
justify (verb) – confirm, defend, uphold, validate, vindicate, warrant.
deployment (noun) – the act of employing forces/troops into effective action.
paramilitary (adjective) – (of semi-militarized force) organized like a military force.
reluctant (adjective) – unwilling, unenthusiastic, involuntary, disinclined, resisting, opposed, hesitant.
heed (verb) – pay attention to, take into account, consider.
call (noun) – request, appeal, plea, demand.
bring in (phrasal verb) – to involve someone in a particular activity; to ask someone to do a particular job; include, count in, take in.
boost (verb) – improve, increase, enhance, augment, support, strengthen.
perceived (adjective) – discernable, noticeable, recognizable; supposed, regarded, considered.
result in (verb) – cause, lead to, bring on, bring about, give rise to.
deploy (verb) – employ forces/troops into effective action.
course (noun) – plan (of action), course of action, method of working, approach, procedure, mode of conduct.
watch (noun) – observation, vigil, lookout, inspection, supervision, observance, scrutiny, surveillance.
discretion (noun) – liking, wish, desire, preference, disposition. choice.
prospective (adjective) – potential, aspiring, would-be, eventual, soon-to-be, designate.
nomination (noun) – an official suggestion of someone as a candidate in an election.
circumstances (noun) – context, situation, background, conditions, state of affairs.
in the fitness of things (phrase) – suitable, appropriate, proper, fitting.
requisition (verb) – request, apply for, call for, demand.
on its own (phrase) – (all) by oneself, alone, independently.
grievance (noun) – complaint, protestation, protest, criticism, problem, objection.
overrule (verb) – cancel, reverse, repeal, revoke, override quash.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
misgiving (noun) – doubt, qualm, distrust, mistrust, suspicion, lack of faith/confidence.
affirm (verb) – state, declare, assert, pronounce clearly & publicly.
directive (noun) – instruction, direction, ruling, decree, order, command, requirement, guideline, regulation.
moreover (adverb) – in addition, furthermore, besides.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
turn (noun) – development/change in a situation; happening, occurrence, incident.
company (noun) – (military) unit, battalion, squad.
move (noun) – action, measure, step.
pique (noun) – a feeling of irritation resulting from indignity/insult/injustice; annoyance, vexation, resentment, anger, hurt feelings.
rather than (phrase) – instead of.
compliance (noun) – adherence, observance, conformity.
requisitioned (adjective) – requested, demanded.
thoroughly (adverb) – completely, totally, really, unquestionably.
inadequate (adjective) – insufficient, sparse, scanty, meagre, paltry.
sought past and past participle of seek (verb) – ask for, request, solicit, appeal for.
as many as (phrase) – showing how large number is.
personnel (noun) – forces, crew, employees, workforce, staff.
flag (verb) – indicate, point out, identify; draw attention to something.
endemic (adjective) – (of something bad/unpleasant) regularly happening within an area or community; widespread, prevailing, usual, common, general, extensive, ubiquitous.
set off (phrasal verb) – cause, lead to, give rise to, bring about; begin, prompt, trigger off, provoke.
federal (adjective) – relating to a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
law and order (noun) – a condition in which the existing rules, regulations, norms and related legal codes are recognized and observed for the sustenance of peace, orderliness and security of lives and property in society.
domain (noun) – area, sphere, realm, field (of activity).
strain (verb) – overtax, overburden, overtask, push to the limit, exert excessively.
watchdog (noun) – a person or organization that monitors/inspects/supervises others’ activities/conducts; inspector/supervisor, observer, ombudsman.
preserve (verb) – protect, maintain, take care of, save, look after.
purity (noun) – morality, goodness, righteousness.