The Hindu Editorial (The terrorist tag) – Jul 26, 2019
The idea of designating an individual as a terrorist, as the latest amendments to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act propose to do,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (The terrorist tag) – Jul 26, 2019.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (The terrorist tag) – Jul 26, 2019:
- tag (noun) – identity, label, name.
- combat (verb) – fight, battle against, counter/oppose.
- designate (verb) – classify, label, tag.
- innocuous (adjective) – harmless, inoffensive, non-injurious.
- prevalent (adjective) – widespread, usual/common, ubiquitous.
- conviction (noun) – sentence, judgement, verdict.
- render (verb) – make, cause to be, represent.
- provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
- vulnerable (verb) – weak, feeble, unprotected.
- ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
- adverse (adjective) – unfavourable, disadvantageous, bad.
- subject to (verb) – put through, treat with, submit to.
- detention (verb) – confinement/incarceration, captivity, custody.
- taint (noun) – discredit, dishonour, blemish/blot.
- means (noun) – method, way, mode.
- redress (noun) – compensation, reparation/restitution; requital.
- irreparable (adjective) – irreversible, irremediable, unrecoverable.
- reputation (noun) – character, status, position.
- livelihood (noun) – source of income, means of support, living, subsistence.
- spare (verb) – pardon, excuse/forgive, leave unpunished.
- sympathiser (noun) – supporter, well wisher, ally.
- portentous (adjective) – threatening, unfavourable, warning.
- empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
- forfeiture (noun) – confiscation, loss, denial/giving up (a property or a right as a result of violating legality).
- obviously (adverb) – clearly, evidently, visibly.
- override (verb) – disregard/ignore, pay no heed to, overrule/reject (a view, idea, suggestion etc).
- comprehensive (adjective) – thorough, all-inclusive, complete.
- strengthen (verb) – reinforce, make stronger, shore up.
- framework (noun) – structure, scheme/system, organisation.
- stringent (adjective) – strict/stern, severe, tough/rigorous.
- zero tolerance (noun) – a complete refusal to accept certain behavior (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
- obligation (noun) – necessary condition/necessity, requirement;duty/responsibility.
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