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The Hindu Opinion Article (Checks against atrocities) – Apr 21, 2018

The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment in Subhash Kashinath Mahajan v. State of Maharashtra, has stirred up a debate which is bound to….. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Opinion Article (checks against atrocities) – Apr 21, 2018.

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Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Checks against atrocities) – Apr 21, 2018:

atrocity (noun) – act of barbarity, cruelty, inhumanity.
bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
empirical (adjective) – actual, real, pragmatic/practical.
contend (verb) – assert, claim, argue.
imposition (noun) – implementation, execution, enforcement.
canvass (verb) – seek, try to obtain, go after (for support).
anecdotal (adjective) – informal, unreliable; narrative.
rampantly (adverb) – uncontrollably, pervasively/ubiquitously, in a widespread manner.
radical (adjective) – complete, total, fundamental/basic.
exalt (verb) – promote, elevate/raise, praise/dignify.
conviction (noun) – declaration/pronouncement of guilt, sentence, judgement.
pendency (adjective) – a way of remaining undecided; pending.
presumption (noun) – assumption, supposition, speculation.
jurisprudence (noun) – body of laws/rules; legal system.
enshrine (verb) – to enclose in, preserve, treasure, protect (as valuable).
anticipatory bail (noun) – Under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the provision allows a person can request to get bail in anticipation of being accused of having committed a non-bailable offence in India.
humiliation (noun) – embarrassment, disgrace, public shame/loss of face.
cognisable (adjective) – perceptible; clearly identifiable.
whittle down (verb) – reduce, cut down, decrease.
deliberation (noun) – thought, thinking, careful consideration.
frivolous (adjective) – silly, foolish, irresponsible/thoughtless.