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.
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