Data theft – The Hindu (Jan 09, 2018)

Data theft – The Hindu (Jan 09, 2018)

Undercover investigations or so-called sting operations occupy a complex and problematical ethical space in journalism, but it is impossible to fault… The Tribune’s exposé,…  For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. expose (noun) – report/revelation, disclosure, exposure.
2. undercover (adjective) – covert/secret, private, confidential.
3. sting operation (noun) – a deceptive/trickery operation designed to catch a person committing a crime.
4. lay (in) (phrasal verb) – preserve, conserve, collect.
5. racket (noun) – criminal activity, illegal scheme/enterprise.
6. facilitate (verb) – make easy, enable, assist.
7. outweigh (verb) – supersede, offset, cancel out.
8. compensate for (verb) – make amends, make up, make reparation.
9. mine (verb) – search, look through, exploit (a source of information).
10. travesty (noun) – misrepresentation, distortion/perversion, poor imitation.
11. impersonation (noun) – travesty, mockery, imitation.
12. dissuade (verb) – discourage, deter, prevent/divert.
13. accountable (adjective) – responsible, liable, answerable.
14. shortcomings (noun) – fault, flaw, imperfection/defect.
15. prospect (noun) – thought, idea; view/aspect.
16. belatedly (adverb) – later than expected; tardily.
17. hubbub (noun) – commotion, clamour; confusion/chaos.
18. encrypt (verb) – convert data/information into code; encode.
19. biometrics (noun) – metrics related to human (physical & behavioural) characteristics used for identification and access control.
20. compromise (verb) – undermine, weaken, damage.
21. embroider (verb) – elaborate, embellish,  exaggerate.
22. obligatory (adjective) – compulsory, mandatory, statutory/binding.
23. ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
24. constitute (verb) – establish, form, organize.
25. comprehensive (adjective) – thorough/full, all-inclusive, complete.
26. in place (phrase) – established, arranged, organized.

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