The Hindu Editorial (Shielding witnesses) – Dec 07, 2018

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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Shielding witnesses) – Dec 07, 2018:

robust (phrasal verb) – powerful, strong, vigorous/tough.
in place (phrase) – established, ready, set up/begin.
intimidation (noun) – frightening, threatening, oppression.
undue (adjective) – excessive, extreme, immoderate.
abysmal (adjective) – very bad, poor, appalling.
conviction (noun) – declaration/pronouncement of guilt, sentence, judgement.
inexcusable (adjective) – unjustifiable, indefensible, unforgivable.
hostile (adjective) – aggressive, unfriendly, belligerent.
acquittal (noun) – declaration of innocence, clearing/discharge/release, absolution.
incentive (noun) – stimulus, impetus/boost; payment/concession (made to motive someone).
turn up (phrasal verb) – come, arrive, appear.
testify (verb) – give evidence, be a witness, attest.
harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
hostility (noun) – opposition, aversion, resentment.
tardy (adjective) – slow, sluggish, not to be done on time/delayed.
take into account (phrase) – consider, bear in mind, have regard to.
seldom (adverb) – hardly, rarely, almost never.
pathetic (adjective) – poor/awful, abject, appalling.
take for granted (phrase) – fail to appreciate value someone/be thankful to someone.
gratify (verb) – satisfy, please, give pleasure to.
come up with (phrasal verb) – propose, put forward, present.
credit (noun) – commendation, acclaim, praise.
minutiae (noun) – details, niceties/finer points, particulars.
efficacy (noun) – effectiveness, efficiency, power/ability to give estimated results.
competent (adjective) – suitable, appropriate; proficient.
at variance with (phrase) – in conflict, in disagreement, at odds.
proximate (adjective) – nearly accurate, close by, adjoining.
anonymise (verb) – remove data/detail from (something, especially medical test results) for statistical or other purposes that would establish the identity of a person.
testimony (noun) – evidence, proof, attestation/witness.
parentage (noun) – origins, roots/derivation, background.
undermine (verb) – weaken, compromise, subvert.
leap forward (noun) – change, transformation, adjustment (in the right direction).
ad hoc (adjective) – extemporary, when necessary, as the need arises.
comprehensive (adjective) – complete/full, thorough, extensive.
credible (adjective) – convincing, acceptable; reasonable/valid.
well worth (phrase) – really worth.
tottering (adjective) – unsteady, unstable/insecure; feeble.