The Hindu Editorial (A regrettable conviction) – Jul 09, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (A regrettable conviction) – Jul 09, 2019:

1. regrettable (adjective) – undesirable, unfortunate, disappointing/distressing.
2. conviction (noun) – sentence, judgement, verdict.
3. sedition (noun) – incitement (to riot/rebellion), agitation, trouble making/provocation.
4. scrap (verb) – abandon, cancel, withdraw.
5. impassioned (adjective) – showing feelings so strongly, ardent, emotional.
6. lenient (adjective) – merciful, sympathetic, forgiving/forbearing.
7. criminalise (verb) – make something (an activity) illegal.
8. deem (verb) – regard as, consider; view as.
9. inopportune (adjective) – unfavourable, untimely, disadvantageous.
10. alarming (adjective) – worrying, disturbing, shocking/distressing.
11. quell (verb) – stifle, suppress, thwart.
12. dissent (noun) – disagreement, disapproval, opposition.
13. provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
14. hatred (noun) – hate, dislike, hostility.
15. contempt (noun) – disrespect, disregard, neglect.
16. momentum (noun) – impetus, driving force, power/strength.
17. disloyalty (noun) – unreliability, subversion, duplicity.
18. disaffection (noun) – dissatisfaction, discontent, frustration/disgruntlement.
19. check (verb) – prevent, curb, block/stop.
20. unleash (verb) – let loose, release, set free.
21. diatribe (noun) – tirade, verbal onslaught, rant.
22. betray (verb) – be disloyal to, be unfaithful to, let down.
23. indictment (noun) – charge, accusation, allegation.
24. amount to (verb) – be regarded as, be equivalent/equal to, be tantamount to.
25. incitement (noun) – inducement, stimulation, provocation.
26. debatable (adjective) – questionable, arguable, doubtful.
27. complicity (noun) – collusion, involvement, collaboration.
28. allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
29. sow the seeds of (phrase) – trigger, initiate, activate.
30. mischief (noun) – damage, detriment, trouble.
31. disorder (noun) – disturbance, disruption, confusion.
32. foment (adjective) – instigate, incite, provoke/stir up.
33. regrettably (adverb) – unluckily, sadly, woefully.
34. advocacy (noun) – endorsement, approval; backing/supporting.
35. abrogate (verb) – overrule/overturn, revoke, repeal.

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