The Hindu Editorial (Prisoner of procedure) – May 08, 2019
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Prisoner of procedure) – May 08, 2019:
- harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
- resort to (verb) – use, utilize, turn to.
- at the cost of (phrase) – by sacrificing/losing/giving up something.
- fairness (noun) – impartiality, equitability, justness, even-handedness.
- complainant (noun) – petitioner, plaintiff, litigator.
- import (noun) – importance, significance, moment.
- live up to (phrasal verb) – satisfy, fulfil, achieve.
- victimisation (noun) – enslavement, exploitation, oppression.
- ad hoc (adjective) – emergency, extemporary/spontaneous, makeshift.
- allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
- substance (noun) – significant subject, important matter/content, valid message.
- testify (verb) – give evidence, be a witness, give one’s testimony.
- quite (adverb) – absolutely, utterly, outright.
- intimidating (adjective) – frightening, overawing, or threatening.
- testimony (noun) – evidence, proof, attestation/witness.
- impervious to (adjective) – unaffected by, invulnerable to, resistant/unresponsive to.
- imbalance (noun) – disparity, variation, disproportion.
- perhaps (adverb) – maybe, it could be, possibly.
- ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
- pull out (phrasal verb) – withdraw, leave, get out.
- grievance (noun) – complaint, criticism, objection/protest.
- starker (comparative adjective of stark) – clear, distinct, evident.
- put through (phrasal verb) – to make someone to experience something difficult or unpleasant.
- alleged (adjective) – claimed, professed, purported.
- disciplinary (adjective) – enforcing discipline.
- personnel (noun) – employees, staff, workforce.
- devise (verb) – form, formulate, frame.
- envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, forecast.
- homily (noun) – lecture, discourse, talk.
- alarming (adjective) – worrying, disturbing, shocking/distressing.
- propensity (noun) – (natural) tendency, inclination, predisposition.
- reputation (noun) – character, status, position.
- abuse (noun) – misuse, misapplication, mishandling.
- greatness (noun) – eminence, reputation, status/majesty.
- disjoin (verb) – separate, disunite, untie.
- remorse (noun) – deep regret, penitence, sorrow/guilt.
- egregious (adjective) – shocking, horrible/terrible, very bad.
- hallowed (adjective) – holy, sacred, reverenced/divine.
- compassion (noun) – care, concern, empathy.
- renowned (adjective) – famous, celebrated/distinguished, acclaimed.
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