The Hindu Editorial (Castes count) – Dec 03, 2020

The idea of a caste census is back in the realm of public debate, following the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to establish a commission to collect caste-wise data. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Castes count) – Dec 03, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Castes count) – Dec 03, 2020:

count (verb) – matter, be important, be influential, mean a lot.
quantifiable (adjective) – measurable (as quantity).
quantifiable data (noun) – the type of data whose value is measured in the form of numbers or counts, with a unique numerical value associated with each data set. Also known as numerical data, quantitative data further describes numeric variables (e.g. How many? How often? How much?) This data type can also be defined as a group of quantifiable information that can be used for mathematical computations and statistical analysis which informs real-life decisions.
census (noun) – an official survey.
realm (noun) – area, field, domain (of activity).
commission (noun) – committee, council, advisory body.
born out of (phrase) – has happened as the result of something.
expediency (noun) – advantage, benefit, utility.
in response to (phrase) – regarding, concerning.
restive (adjective) – restless, agitated; rebellious, insurgent; uncontrollable, unmanageable.
agitation (noun) – rabble-rousing, provocation, stirring up, commotion; distraction, uproar, furore.
exclusive (adjective) – restricted to a particular group; private, especial, unique.
base (noun) – In politics, the term base refers to a group of voters who always support a single party’s candidates for elected office.
electoral (adjective) – relating to elections.
numerical (adjective) – relating to a number.
affirmative action (noun) – it means positive steps taken to increase the representation of (women and) minorities in areas of employment, education, and culture from which they have been historically excluded.
so far (phrase) – until now, up to the present, up to this point.
prospects (noun) – possibilities, potential, chances, opportunities (for success).
advancement (noun) – development, progress, evolution, growth.
apparently (adverb) – seemingly, evidently, it appears that.
dissatisfy (verb) – displease, fail to satisfy, disappoint.
be club with (verb) – combine, group, join, merge.
sobering (adjective) – serious/sensible, thoughtful; logical/realistic, pragmatic.
reflection (noun) – indication, display, demonstration.
crowd out (phrasal verb) – eject, exclude, oust, overthrow, remove.
aspire (verb) – desire to, aim to, hope to, long/yearn to.
enumeration (noun) – the action of establishing the number of something; counting, numbering, tally.
on the lines of (phrase) – in conformity with.
decennial (adjective) – recurring every ten years.
sound (adjective) – well founded, valid, reasonable, logical, credible, reliable.
assessment (noun) – evaluation, appraisal, analysis.
backwardness (noun) – the condition/state of not developed.
with the exception of (phrase) – except, excluding, not including.
socio-economic caste census (SECC)-2011 (noun) – a study of socio economic status of rural and urban households and allows ranking of households based on predefined parameters. Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 was the fourth exercise conducted in 2011 by Government of India to identify households living below the poverty line (BPL) in India that would get various entitlements, after three censuses in 1992, 1997 and 2002.
socio-economic (adjective) – relating to the interaction of social (position, rank, or importance) and economic (income, pay, and wealth) aspects.
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, broad-based, complete/thorough.
deprivation (noun) – poverty, impoverishment, hardship, destitution.
presumably (adverb) – probably, in all likelihood, undoubtedly, seemingly.
lack of (noun) – absence, deficiency, scarcity, dearth.
reliability (noun) – dependability, sureness, trustability.
sensitivity (noun) – reactivity, responsiveness, consideration, delicacy.
disclose (verb) – reveal, make known, communicate.
seek (verb) – ask for, request, appeal for.
pertain to (verb) – concern, relate to, be connected with.
expedient (adjective) – tactical/strategic; advantageous, beneficial.
quell (verb) – suppress, silence, appease, pacify, settle.
setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue, complication.
rationalise (verb) – streamline, make more efficient, hone/simplify.
deepen (verb) – increase, reinforce, promote, encourage, enhance, boost, augment.
social justice (noun) – it is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities.
after all (phrase) – most importantly, above all, ultimately, essentially.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
ultimate (adjective) – fundamental, basic, primary; eventual, final, last.