The Hindu Editorial (Safeguard undermined) – Mar 03, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Safeguard undermined) – Mar 03, 2020

safeguard (noun) – protection, security.
undermine (verb) – reduce, diminish, impede, hinder.
sedition (noun) – incitement (to riot/rebellion), agitation, trouble making/provocation.
sanction (noun) – permission, approval, consent (official).
prosecute (verb) – charge with, accuse of, indict.
prosecution (noun) – legal action/trail, legal proceeding, litigation.
apply one’s mind (phrase) – to give one’s full attention.
render (verb) – give, announce, pronounce (a verdict).
prima facie (adverb/adjective) – something (first impression) considered as right until proved.
make out (phrasal verb) – understand the motivation of, show to be true/validate; make sense of.
conspiracy (noun) – unlawful plan, intrigue, collaboration/deception.
stress (verb) – emphasize, draw attention to, underscore.
mechanical (adjective) – automatic, habitual; casual, careless.
material (noun) – facts, information, details, subject matter.
tendency (noun) – susceptibility, proneness inclination.
disorder (noun) – disturbance, turmoil, chaos, confusion.
incitement (noun) – inducement, motivation, provocation.
frivolous (adjective) – relating to something which is having no serious, sensible, useful purpose or value and it will also be a waste of time; valueless, insignificant, silly.
contemplate (verb) – consider, think about, reflect on.
enmity (noun) – opposition, hatred/hate, bitterness.
malicious (adjective) – hostile, hurtful, destructive.
outrage (verb) – offend, infuriate, stir up, displease/anger.
subject to (adjective) – conditional on, dependent on, controlled by, under the control of.
scrutiny (noun) – observation, inspection, examination.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
merits (noun) – an essential inherent quality (rights and wrongs only) while evaluating a case (not by external aspects).
disservice (noun) – injustice, disfavour, harm/damage.
allegedly (adverb) – supposedly, purportedly, reportedly.
seditious (adjective) – provocative, agitational; dissident/insurgent.
accord (verb) – give, grant, present.
mechanically (adverb) – automatically, without thinking, casually, carelessly.
doctor (verb) – falsify, manipulate, change.
wary (adjective) – cautious, careful, circumspect.
endorse (verb) – support, uphold, confirm, vindicate/validate.
moreover (adjective) – besides, furthermore, in addition.
go against (phrasal verb) – oppose, be contrary to.
scrap (verb) – abandon, cancel, abolish/throw out.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal/account.
belated (adjective) – late, behind time, not on time/delayed.
concede (verb) – give up, relinquish, cede, hand over.
nationalistic (adjective) – patriotic, nationalist, jingoistic.
end up (phrasal verb) – come/arrive, turn up (a specified situation finally).
legitimize (verb) – validate, legitimate, permit/endorse.
construct (noun) – idea.
constitute (verb) – form, comprise, represent.
bend on (phrasal verb) – be very determined, be inclined, be prepared to do something.