The Hindu Editorial (In his own cause) – Apr 22, 2019
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (In his own cause) – Apr 22, 2019:
- allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
- textbook (adjective) – standard, conventional, most typical.
- squarely (adverb) – precisely, exactly, directly.
- take up (phrasal verb) – accept, agree, undertake.
- constitute (verb) – comprise, embody, represent.
- mention (noun) – reference, comment, remark.
- redressal (noun) – compensation, retribution/remedy; justice.
- peer (noun) – equal, fellow, co-worker.
- ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
- preside over (verb) – be in charge of, be responsible for, control.
- onslaught (noun) – attack, offensive, assault/aggression.
- complainant (noun) – petitioner, plaintiff, litigator.
- credibility (noun) – acceptability, reliability, believability.
- alleged (adjective) – claimed, professed, purported.
- proceedings (plural noun) – legal action, litigation, lawsuit/case.
- deplorable (adjective) – disgraceful, dishonourable, unacceptable.
- predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the post; forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
- roster (noun) – a list of the people of a team/organisation.
- ironical (adjective) – paradoxical, unexpected, strange.
- aggrieve (verb) – trouble, distress, upset/hurt.
- keep out (phrasal verb) – exclude, deny access to, shut out.
- anguish (noun) – pain, suffering, distress.
- indeed (adverb) – as expected, to be sure, certainly.
- contend (verb) – state, declare, claim.
- affidavit (noun) – sworn statement, attestation/declaration, plea.
- purported (adjective) – alleged, claimed, professed.
- harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
- means (noun) – method, way, manner/mode.
- assert (verb) – declare, claim, contend.
- captive (adjective) – confined, restrained; (relating to) having no freedom.
- acquiescent (adjective) – cooperative, obliging/complying; submissive/unassertive.
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