The Hindu Editorial (Revisit AFSPA) – Apr 26, 2018

The Centre’s decision to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Meghalaya and reduce its ambit in Arunachal Pradesh is … For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Revisit AFSPA) – Apr 26, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Revisit AFSPA) – Apr 26, 2018.  

1. revocation (noun) – cancellation, abandonment, calling off/recall.
2. statute book (noun) – law, regulation, rule (book).
3. revoke (verb) – cancel, repeal, reverse/annul (a decree/law).
4. insofar as (phrase) – to the extent/degree that.
5. immunity (noun) – protection, exemption, release/liberty.
6. vigour (noun) – strength, energy, high level of activity.
7. curtail (verb) – reduce, decrease, lessen.
8. empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
9. invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce; bring forth.
10. abrogate (verb) – overrule/overturn, revoke, repeal.
11. bear the brunt (phrase) – to suffer/get the worst (bad) part of some action.
12. excesses (noun) – very bad, wrong, violent behaviour.
13. sacrosanct (noun) – inviolable, sacred, protected  (a principle).
14. absolute (adjective) – domineering, high-handed, draconian.
15. humane (adjective) – compassionate, kind, sympathetic.
16. insurgency (noun) – rebellion, revolt, uprising.

Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Revisit AFSPA) – Apr 26, 2018.

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