The Hindu Editorial (Sedition, once more) – Jan 15, 2019

The slapping of sedition charges against noted Assamese scholar Hiren Gohain and two others for remarks made against the proposed citizenship law is a textbook case of misuse of the law relating to sedition. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Sedition, once more) – Jan 15, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Sedition, once more) – Jan 15, 2019:

sedition (noun) – incitement (to riot/rebellion), agitation, trouble making/provocation.
invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
reprehensible (adjective) – condemnable, objectionable/unjustifiable, blameworthy.
textbook (adjective) – most typical/characteristic, representative, standard.
peasant (noun) – agricultural worker, small farmer.
allude to (verb) – refer to, imply, mention.
sovereignty (noun) – autonomy, independence, self-government/self-rule.
push through (phrasal verb) – succeed in passing a law accepted by the people who oppose it.
outrage (noun) – fury, anger/wrath, indignation/resentment.
conspiracy(noun) – secret plan, collusion, intrigue, collaboration.
wage (verb) – engage in, carry on, conduct (a war).
facilitate (verb) – make easier, clear the way for, assist/help.
strident (adjective) – loud, sharp, harsh.
persecuted (adjective) – oppressed, victimized; troubled/suffering.
thrust (noun) – the principal purpose/intention, significance, essence.
squarely (adverb) – precisely, exactly, directly.
disapprobation (noun) – disapproval, dislike, dissatisfaction.
incitement (noun) – provocation, stimulation, inducement.
disaffection (noun) – dissatisfaction, discontent, frustration/disgruntlement.
intellectual (noun) – academic, scholar, learned person.
silence (verb) – muffle, suppress, reduce/stop.
dissenter (noun) – objector, protester, disputant.
heavy-handed (adjective) – oppressive, harsh/ruthless, autocratic.
ingredient (noun) – element, part, attribute.
imminent (adjective) – close/near, upcoming, impending.
resort to (verb) – use, utilize, turn to.
amount to (verb) – be regarded as, be equivalent to, be tantamount to.
scathing (adjective) – severely critical, devastating, withering/stinging.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
couch (verb) – express, frame, formulate.
scrap (verb) – abandon, cancel, abolish.
relic (noun) – historical/ancient thing which is outmoded/still remaining now.