The Hindu Editorial (The terrorist tag) – Jul 26, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (The terrorist tag) – Jul 26, 2019:

1. tag (noun) – identity, label, name.
2. combat (verb) – fight, battle against, counter/oppose. 
3. designate (verb) – classify, label, tag.
4. innocuous (adjective) – harmless, inoffensive, non-injurious.
5. prevalent (adjective) – widespread, usual/common, ubiquitous.
6. conviction (noun) – sentence, judgement, verdict.
7. render (verb) – make, cause to be, represent.
8. provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
9. vulnerable (verb) – weak, feeble, unprotected.
10. ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
11. adverse (adjective) – unfavourable, disadvantageous, bad.
12. subject to (verb) – put through, treat with, submit to.
13. detention (verb) – confinement/incarceration, captivity, custody.
14. taint (noun) – discredit, dishonour, blemish/blot.
15. means (noun) – method, way, mode.
16. redress (noun) – compensation, reparation/restitution; requital.  
17. irreparable (adjective) – irreversible, irremediable, unrecoverable.
18. reputation (noun) – character, status, position.
19. livelihood (noun) – source of income, means of support, living, subsistence.
20. spare (verb) – pardon, excuse/forgive, leave unpunished.
21. sympathiser (noun) – supporter, well wisher, ally.
22. portentous (adjective) – threatening, unfavourable, warning.
23. empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
24. forfeiture (noun) – confiscation, loss, denial/giving up (a property or a right as a result of violating legality).
25. obviously (adverb) – clearly, evidently, visibly.
26. override (verb) – disregard/ignore, pay no heed to, overrule/reject (a view, idea, suggestion etc).
27. comprehensive (adjective) – thorough, all-inclusive, complete.
28. strengthen (verb) – reinforce, make stronger, shore up.
29. framework (noun) – structure, scheme/system, organisation.
30. stringent (adjective) – strict/stern, severe, tough/rigorous.
31. zero tolerance (noun) – a complete refusal to accept certain behavior (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
32. obligation (noun) – necessary condition/necessity, requirement;duty/responsibility.

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