The Hindu Editorial (Cramped prisons) – Nov 02, 2019
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Cramped prisons) – Nov 02, 2019:
- cramped (adjective) – restricted, confined, constricted.
- decongestion (noun) – an act of relieving the congestion of (something).
- fare (verb) – happen, turn out, develop, come out.
- piecemeal (adjective & adverb) – a little at a time, bit by bit, in stages.
- in line with (phrase) – in accordance with.
- inmate (noun) – inhabitant, occupant, a person living in an institution (like hospital, prison, etc).
- cognisable offence (noun) – an offence for which, a police officer without any warrant has authority to arrest and to start an investigation with or without the permission of a court.
- augment (verb) – upgrade, boost, improve.
- incarcerate (verb) – imprison, confine, put in prison.
- undertrial (noun) – a person in custody (for court’s trail).
- surety (noun) – guaranty, assurance, security.
- inconsistency (noun) – opposition, disagreement, conflict.
- expedite (verb) – speed up, accelerate, quicken; stimulate, boost, forward/press.
- endeavour (noun) – venture, pursuit, exercise/activity.
- short of (phrase) – less than.
- undergo (verb) – be subjected to, go through, engage in.
- remission (noun) – cancellation, suspension, repeal.
- refrain from (verb) – abstain from, give up, avoid.
- mechanical (adjective) – automatic, habitual, machine-like.
- remand (noun) – arrest, custody, imprisonment.
- imperative (adjective) – vitally important, crucial, necessary.
- soonest (superlative adverb of soon) – quickly, promptly, shortly.
- ripe for (adjective) – ready, fit, suitable.
- recidivism (noun) – the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
- rehabilitate (verb) – restore to health/normality.
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