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

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

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