The Hindu Editorial (Theological thicket) – Jan 15, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Theological thicket) – Jan 15, 2020:

theological (adjective) – religious, scriptural, doctrinal.
thicket (noun) – dense growth of something (particularly small trees/bushes close together).
authoritative pronouncement (noun) – a formal declaration of opinion sanctioned by established authority.
submission (noun) – argument, assertion/contention, claim.
interplay (noun) – interaction, interchange, compromises, cooperation.
female genital mutilation (FGM) (noun) – it comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. (Courtesy: WHO).
prudent (adjective) – wise, sensible, well judged.
set out (phrasal verb) – present, describe, set forth, detail.
discriminatory (adjective) – prejudicial, biased, unfair, inequitable.
treatise (noun) – discourse, thesis, critique, written work.
be subjected to (verb) – put through, undergo, experience; bring under jurisdiction.
curb (verb) – restrain, control, contain, stifle, check.
grounds (noun) – factors, reason, cause, basis.
morality (noun) – ethics, rights and wrongs, correctness/propriety.
signal (adjective) – notable, obvious, significant, striking.
flaw (noun) – mistake, defect, blemish, fault, imperfection.
emanate from (verb) – emerge, originate, start.
apparently (adjective) – seemingly, evidently, it appears that.
precedent (noun) – model, exemplar, example, pattern; previous example/instance, prior instance.
dissenting (adjective) – disagreeing, opposing, arguing.
up to (phrase) – the choice of (someone).
go by (phrasal verb) – to follow/accept something.
scope (noun) – opportunity, latitude, leeway (to do or deal with something).
hold (verb) – believe, think, consider, feel.
autonomy (noun) – self-determination, freedom, independence (from external control/influence).
denomination (noun) – (religious) faith, belief, doctrine, theology; a branch of any religion.
doctrine (noun) – principle, belief, rule.
means (noun) – method, way, manner.
rid (verb) – clear, make free, relieve.
uphold (verb) – support, endorse, validate, justify.
regressive (adjective) – unprogressive, negative, retrograde.