The Hindu Editorial (Review and reference) – Nov 15, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Review and reference) – Nov 15, 2019:

omnibus (noun) – the Latin word meaning “for all”; comprising several items.
authoritative pronouncement (noun) – a formal declaration of opinion sanctioned by established authority.
gamut (noun) – range, spectrum, compass/span; a wide range of positions, opinions, etc.
denomination (noun) – (religious) faith, belief, doctrine, theology; a branch of any religion.
dissent (verb) – disagree, disapprove, oppose.
writ petition (noun) – an application to a court for a writ (a formal written order) when when any of the fundamental rights are violated.
lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, stipulate, frame.
ovulate (verb) – (of a part of your menstrual cycle) release of an egg from one of a woman’s ovaries.
shrine (noun) – temple, holy place, sanctum.
discriminatory (adjective) – prejudicial, biased, unfair.
violative (adjective) – offending, offensive, contravening/breaching.
revive (verb) – relaunch, bring back, reinstall.
outweigh (verb) – be greater than, be superior to; supersede, cancel out.
affairs (noun) – concerns, matters, activities.
interplay (noun) – interaction, interchange, give and take, compromises, cooperation.
anticipate (verb) – expect, foresee, precede.
female genital mutilation (FGM) (noun) – it comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. (Courtesy: WHO).
abhorrent (adjective) – offensive, horrible, contemptible.
genre (noun) – group/list, category, classification.
ground (noun) – reason, cause, basis.
exalted (adjective) – high, elevated, prominent/dignified.
disquieting (adjective) – horrible, awful, disgusting/upsetting.
stand by (phrasal verb) – support, stand up for, uphold/defend.
transformative (adjective) – life-changing, metamorphic, progressive.
unsavoury (adjective) – disreputable, unpleasant, disagreeable.
call out (phrasal verb) – draw attention to someone’s bad actions.
transgression (noun) – breach, violation, defiance.
aid (noun) – help, assistance, support.