The Hindu Editorial (Prisoner of procedure) – May 08, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Prisoner of procedure) – May 08, 2019:

harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
resort to (verb) – use, utilize, turn to.
at the cost of (phrase) – by sacrificing/losing/giving up something.
fairness (noun) – impartiality, equitability, justness, even-handedness.
complainant (noun) – petitioner, plaintiff, litigator.
import (noun) – importance, significance, moment.
live up to (phrasal verb) – satisfy, fulfil, achieve.
victimisation (noun) – enslavement, exploitation, oppression.
ad hoc (adjective) – emergency, extemporary/spontaneous, makeshift.
allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
substance (noun) – significant subject, important matter/content, valid message.
testify (verb) – give evidence, be a witness, give one’s testimony.
quite (adverb) – absolutely, utterly, outright.
intimidating (adjective) – frightening, overawing, or threatening.
testimony (noun) – evidence, proof, attestation/witness.
impervious to (adjective) – unaffected by, invulnerable to, resistant/unresponsive to.
imbalance (noun) – disparity, variation, disproportion.
perhaps (adverb) – maybe, it could be, possibly.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
pull out (phrasal verb) – withdraw, leave, get out.
grievance (noun) – complaint, criticism, objection/protest.
starker (comparative adjective of stark) – clear, distinct, evident.
put through (phrasal verb) – to make someone to experience something difficult or unpleasant.
alleged (adjective) – claimed, professed, purported.
disciplinary (adjective) – enforcing discipline.
personnel (noun) – employees, staff, workforce.
devise (verb) – form, formulate, frame.
envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, forecast.
homily (noun) – lecture, discourse, talk.
alarming (adjective) – worrying, disturbing, shocking/distressing.
propensity (noun) – (natural) tendency, inclination, predisposition.
reputation (noun) – character, status, position.
abuse (noun) – misuse, misapplication, mishandling.
greatness (noun) – eminence, reputation, status/majesty.
disjoin (verb) – separate, disunite, untie.
remorse (noun) – deep regret, penitence, sorrow/guilt.
egregious (adjective) – shocking, horrible/terrible, very bad.
hallowed (adjective) – holy, sacred, reverenced/divine.
compassion (noun) – care, concern, empathy.
renowned (adjective) – famous, celebrated/distinguished, acclaimed.