The Hindu Editorial (Misusing NSA) – Dec 21, 2018
The detention of a journalist in Manipur under the stringent National Security Act for a social media post is a clear instance of misuse of power and a blatant violation of his rights as a citizen. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Misusing NSA) – Dec 21, 2018.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Misusing NSA) – Dec 21, 2018
- detention (noun) – confinement/incarceration, captivity/custody, imprisonment.
- revoke (verb) – cancel, repeal, reverse.
- vindictive (adjective) – vengeful, revengeful, avenging/unforgiving.
- stringent (adjective) – strict/stern, severe, tough/rigorous.
- blatant (adjective) – evident, flagrant/glaring, obvious.
- wield (verb) – hold, be possessed of, exercise/exert.
- invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
- disregard (noun) – indifference, non-observance, negligence.
- provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
- uphold (verb) – preserve, protect, validate/justify.
- immaterial (adjective) – irrelevant, inappropriate, pointless.
- scathe (verb) – hurt, harm, damage.
- puppet (noun) – pawn; a person under someone’s control.
- sedition (noun) – incitement (to riot/rebellion), agitation, trouble making/provocation.
- albeit (conjunction) – though, even though, however.
- tolerate (verb) – allow, permit/agree, support/authorize.
- prejudicial (adjective) – detrimental, harmful, disadvantageous/unfavourable.
- advocate (verb) – support, champion, uphold.
- insurrection (noun) – uprising, revolt, revolution.
- disaffection (noun) – dissatisfaction, discontent, frustration/disgruntlement.
- statutory (adjective) – legitimate, permissible, admissible.
- at a go (phrase) – immediately; in one attempt.
- deplorable (adjective) – disgraceful, dishonourable, unacceptable.
- make something stick (phrase) – to have/cause something be permanent, be established.
- put away (phrasal verb) – shut up, confine, imprison/put in prison.
- outrage (noun) – fury, anger/wrath, indignation/resentment.
- ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
- stinging (adjective) – harsh, upsetting, painful.
- indictment (noun) – charge, accusation, citation.
- inhibit (verb) – impede, hinder, prevent.
- throttle (verb) – suppress/restrict, crack down on, stop/end.
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