Speedy, decisive – The Hindu (Dec 19, 2017)

Speedy, decisive – The Hindu (Dec 19, 2017)

Two crimes ended in death sentences for the principal perpetrators last week — one emblematic in the way it sought to uphold caste pride and the other an abominable instance of sexual violence against women. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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1. decisive (adjective) – resolute, firm, determined.
2. societal (adjective) – related to society.
3. perpetrator (noun) – some one who does immoral, harmful and illegal activities.
4. emblematic (adjective) – symbolic, representative, demonstrative.
5. uphold (verb) – confirm/support, endorse, validate.
6. abominable (adjective) – hateful; very bad; terrible.
7. cynical (adjective) – sceptical, doubtful, distrustful.
8. cry (noun) – appeal, plea, urgent request.
9. incur (verb) – attract, experience, be subject to.
10. wrath (noun) – anger, fury, rage.
11. render (verb) – deliver, give, pronounce (a verdict).
12. uninspiring (adjective) – boring, dull, unexciting.
13. tardy (adjective) – slow, sluggish, not to be done on time/delayed.
14. perfunctory (adjective) – casual, uninterested, careless.
15. deposition (noun) – sworn statement, affidavit, attestation.
16. antipathy (noun) – hostility, aversion, opposition.
17. slain (past participle of slay) (verb) – kill, murder, put/do to death.
18. testify (verb) – give evidence, be a witness (in a court).
19. commentary (noun) – explanation, interpretation, analysis.
20. fortitude (noun) – spirit, character, temperament.
21. bestow (verb) – give, provide, grant.
22. outcry (noun) – protest, complaints, clamour.
23. condign (adjective) – earned, merited, warranted/justified.
24. order of the day (phrase) – the current state of things.
25. odd (adjective) – peculiar, eccentric, unusual.
26. discomfit (verb) – embarrass, make uncomfortable, make uneasy.
27. ruthless (adjective) – cruel, heartless;  severe/uncaring.
28. unwavering (adjective) – steady, fixed, resolute/firm.
29. reflexively (adverb) – automatically, spontaneously, instinctively.
30. mitigate (verb) – alleviate, reduce, lessen.
31. aggravate (verb) – make worse/serious, exacerbate.
32. foster (verb) – encourage, promote, strengthen.

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