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The Hindu Editorial (Prisoner of procedure) – May 08, 2019

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:

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

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