The Hindu Editorial (Judgment day) – Apr 27, 2018

In sentencing Asaram Bapu to imprisonment for the rest of his natural life for the rape of a 16-year-old girl in 2013, a Special Court in Jodhpur has reinvigorated faith in the criminal justice system.. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Judgment day) – Apr 27, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Judgment day) – Apr 27, 2018.  

1. imprisonment (noun) – incarceration, internment, captivity.
2. reinvigorate (verb) – re-energize, fortify, strengthen/resuscitate
3. aide (noun) – assistant, helper, subordinate.
4. facilitate (verb) – assist, help, aid.
5. benumbing (adjective) –  insensible, unfeeling, numbed.
6. patronage (noun) – assistance, support, backing.
7. overawe (verb) – intimidate, unnerve/frighten, discourage.
8. belligerent (adjective) – aggressive, threatening, antagonistic.
9. dire (adjective) – terrible/horrible, dreadful, frightful.
10. chilling (adjective) – frightening, terrifying, disturbing/horrifying.
11. ostensibly (adverb) – apparently, seemingly, allegedly.
12. exorcise (verb) – drive out, expel, rid/ free (evil spirits (ghosts)).
13. quell (verb) – put an end to, get rid of, curb/thwart.
14. mayhem (noun) – chaos, disorder, turmoil/unrest.
15. grip (verb) – afflict, affect, torment.
16. aftermath (noun) – consequences, outcome/results, repercussions/reverberations.
17. makeshift (adjective) – temporary, make-do, provisional/substitute.
18. mortifying (adjective) – causing great embarrassment.
19. the devout (noun) – dedication/devotion, commitment, loyalty.
20. jet-age (adjective) – relating to the era of traveling by aircraft.
21. betray (verb) – be unfaithful to, be disloyal to, break the trust in.
22. graduate (verb) – develop, progress, move up.
23. peddling (noun) – an act of promoting an idea extensively.
24. succour (noun) – aid/help/support, assistance, relief.
25. underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
26. tainted (adjective) – dishonoured/disgraced, corrupt, dirty.

Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Judgment day) – Apr 27, 2018.

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