The Hindu Editorial (Caught in the Act) – Nov 28, 2019

It is inconceivable that any effort to ostensibly ameliorate the fortunes of a particular group should be completely impervious to the entreaties of intended beneficiaries. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Caught in the Act) – Nov 28, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Caught in the Act) – Nov 28, 2019:

catch in the act (phrase) – discover, detect, find someone doing a bad thing.
factor in (verb) – include something (as a relevant element).
inconceivable (adjective) – beyond belief, unthinkable, unimaginable.
ostensibly (adverb) – apparently, seemingly, on the face of it.
ameliorate (verb) – make something better, improve, enhance.
fortunes (noun) – circumstances (the success or failure of someone), state of affairs, conditions.
impervious to (adjective) – unaffected by, invulnerable to, resistant/unresponsive to.
entreaty (noun) – a very humble, serious request; plea, appeal.
conform (verb) – comply with, abide by, obey.
binary (noun) – something having two parts.
discrimination (noun) – inequity, prejudice, unfairness/bigotry.
empowerment (noun) – accreditation, authorization, validation.
lapse (verb) – become void/invalid, expire, discontinue(d), terminate.
dissolution (noun) – cessation/end, termination, suspension.
arise out (verb) – result, occur, stem (from).
revoke (verb) – cancel, repeal, abrogate.
progressive (adjective) – forward-looking, forward-thinking.
regress (verb) – lapse, revert back, return back to a previous condition/state.
avenue (noun) – line/way, path, direction (of approaching a problem).
hand out (phrasal verb) – distribute, circulate, give out.
vocal (adjective) – vociferous, outspoken, forthright.
nomenclature (noun) – terms, a system of names used in particular field.
call for (phrasal verb) – demand, necessitate need/reason for.
broad-based (adjective) – wide-ranging, general.
narrow (adjective) – short-sighted, biased, restricted.
woefully (adverb) – very badly; deplorably, unluckily, sadly/regrettably.
mainstream (verb) – accept/establish/recognize something by most people as a normal/conventional.
non-consensual (adjective) – without a mutual consent.
(have) a long way to go (phrase) – need to do a lot or make progress before achieve something (aim/goal).
in the face of (phrase) – despite, notwithstanding, regardless of.
strident (adjective) – in an excessively forceful way; high-pitched, loud & harsh.
seethe (verb) – be angry, be furious, rage.
latitude (noun) – freedom, scope, leeway/elbow room.
tailor for (verb) – adapt, adjust, modify/change (for a particular purpose).