The Hindu Editorial (Misusing NSA) – Dec 21, 2018

The detention of a journalist in Manipur under the stringent National Security Act for a social media post is a clear instance of misuse of power and a blatant violation of his rights as a citizen. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Misusing NSA) – Dec 21, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Misusing NSA) – Dec 21, 2018

1. detention (noun) – confinement/incarceration, captivity/custody, imprisonment.
2. revoke (verb) – cancel, repeal, reverse.
3. vindictive (adjective) – vengeful, revengeful, avenging/unforgiving.
4. stringent (adjective) – strict/stern, severe, tough/rigorous.
5. blatant (adjective) – evident, flagrant/glaring, obvious.
6. wield (verb) – hold, be possessed of, exercise/exert.
7. invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
8. disregard (noun) – indifference, non-observance, negligence.
9. provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
10. uphold (verb) – preserve, protect, validate/justify.
11. immaterial (adjective) – irrelevant, inappropriate, pointless.
12. scathe (verb) – hurt, harm, damage.
13. puppet (noun) – pawn; a person under someone’s control.
14. sedition (noun) – incitement (to riot/rebellion), agitation, trouble making/provocation.
15. albeit (conjunction) – though, even though, however.
16. tolerate (verb) – allow, permit/agree, support/authorize.
17. prejudicial (adjective) – detrimental, harmful, disadvantageous/unfavourable.
18. advocate (verb) – support, champion, uphold.
19. insurrection (noun) – uprising, revolt, revolution.
20. disaffection (noun) – dissatisfaction, discontent, frustration/disgruntlement.
21. statutory (adjective) – legitimate, permissible, admissible.
22. at a go (phrase) – immediately; in one attempt.
23. deplorable (adjective) – disgraceful, dishonourable, unacceptable.
24. make something stick (phrase) – to have/cause something be permanent, be established.
25. put away (phrasal verb) – shut up, confine, imprison/put in prison.
26. outrage (noun) – fury, anger/wrath, indignation/resentment.
27. ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
28. stinging (adjective) – harsh, upsetting, painful.
29. indictment (noun) – charge, accusation, citation.
30. inhibit (verb) – impede, hinder, prevent.
31. throttle (verb) – suppress/restrict, crack down on, stop/end.

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