The Hindu Editorial (A regrettable conviction) – Jul 09, 2019
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (A regrettable conviction) – Jul 09, 2019:
- regrettable (adjective) – undesirable, unfortunate, disappointing/distressing.
- conviction (noun) – sentence, judgement, verdict.
- sedition (noun) – incitement (to riot/rebellion), agitation, trouble making/provocation.
- scrap (verb) – abandon, cancel, withdraw.
- impassioned (adjective) – showing feelings so strongly, ardent, emotional.
- lenient (adjective) – merciful, sympathetic, forgiving/forbearing.
- criminalise (verb) – make something (an activity) illegal.
- deem (verb) – regard as, consider; view as.
- inopportune (adjective) – unfavourable, untimely, disadvantageous.
- alarming (adjective) – worrying, disturbing, shocking/distressing.
- quell (verb) – stifle, suppress, thwart.
- dissent (noun) – disagreement, disapproval, opposition.
- provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
- hatred (noun) – hate, dislike, hostility.
- contempt (noun) – disrespect, disregard, neglect.
- momentum (noun) – impetus, driving force, power/strength.
- disloyalty (noun) – unreliability, subversion, duplicity.
- disaffection (noun) – dissatisfaction, discontent, frustration/disgruntlement.
- check (verb) – prevent, curb, block/stop.
- unleash (verb) – let loose, release, set free.
- diatribe (noun) – tirade, verbal onslaught, rant.
- betray (verb) – be disloyal to, be unfaithful to, let down.
- indictment (noun) – charge, accusation, allegation.
- amount to (verb) – be regarded as, be equivalent/equal to, be tantamount to.
- incitement (noun) – inducement, stimulation, provocation.
- debatable (adjective) – questionable, arguable, doubtful.
- complicity (noun) – collusion, involvement, collaboration.
- allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
- sow the seeds of (phrase) – trigger, initiate, activate.
- mischief (noun) – damage, detriment, trouble.
- disorder (noun) – disturbance, disruption, confusion.
- foment (adjective) – instigate, incite, provoke/stir up.
- regrettably (adverb) – unluckily, sadly, woefully.
- advocacy (noun) – endorsement, approval; backing/supporting.
- abrogate (verb) – overrule/overturn, revoke, repeal.
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