The Hindu Editorial (Mob rule) – Nov 05, 2018

The Pakistan Supreme Court’s judgment acquitting Asia Bibi, a Christian woman on death row for blasphemy, was an opportunity for the government to start debating the need to reform the regressive blasphemy laws. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Mob rule) – Nov 05, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Mob rule) – Nov 05, 2018:

1. blasphemy (noun) – profanity, irreligiousness, ungodliness/unholiness.
2. empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
3. extremist (noun) – a person who is with extreme political or religious views and supports violent actions; fanatic, radical, fundamentalist.
4. capitulate (verb) – surrender, give in, yield/submit.
5. acquittal (noun) – declaration of innocence, clearing/discharge/release, absolution.
6. regressive (adjective) – negative, unprogressive, retrograde.
7. reversal (noun) – repeal, cancellation, invalidation.
8. firebrand (noun) – radical, rabble-rouser, agitator/instigator.
9. cleric (noun) – a religious leader, (especially a Christian or Muslim one).
10. sit-in (noun) – demonstration,  protest march, non-cooperation.
11. strike a deal (phrase) – to come to an agreement.
12. oath (noun) – vow, sworn statement, promise.
13. amount to (verb) – be regarded as, be equivalent to, be tantamount to.
14. erode (verb) – (gradually) deteriorate, destroy, spoil.
15. bloodshed (noun) – killing, carnage, massacre.
16. persecute (verb) – victimize, punish, mistreat/oppress.
17. outspoken (adjective) – forthright, direct, candid/frank.
18. secular (adjective) – non-religious, worldly.
19. assassinate (verb) – murder, kill, execute.
20. rein in (phrasal verb) – restrict, control, restrain.
21. disservice (noun) – disfavour, harmful act, injustice.
22. embolden (verb) – give courage, strengthen, encourage/motivate.

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