The Hindu Editorial (Beyond talaq) – Aug 01, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Beyond talaq) – Aug 01, 2019:

non-sectarian (adjective) – universal, all-embracing, all-inclusive.
gender-neutral (adjective) – applicable to both genders (male and female).
address (verb) – deal with, tackle, focus on.
desertion (noun) – abandonment, leaving; betrayal/neglect.
spouse (noun) – husband, wife, better off/partner.
amidst (preposition) – amid, in the middle of; during.
persistent (adjective) – constant, continuous, never-ending/repeated.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
diluted (adjective) – weakened, modified, moderated.
conceive (verb) – think up, devise, originate.
set something in motion (phrase) – move forwards, propel/drive, start/begin.
cognisable offence (noun) – an offence for which, a police officer without any warrant has authority to arrest and to start an investigation with or without the permission of a court.
compoundable (adjective) – compromised, settled.
deter (verb) – prevent, stop, obstruct.
resort to (verb) – use, utilize, turn to.
redress (noun) – compensation, reparation/restitution; requital.
subsistence (noun) – support, livelihood, living.
erring (adjective) – having done wrong.
criminalise (verb) – make something (an activity) illegal.
in the light of (phrase) – considering, taking into account, keeping in mind.
tenet (noun) – principle, belief, doctrine/rule.
abhorrent (adjective) – hateful, offensive, repugnant.
pronounce (verb) – announce, rule, declare.
obviously (adverb) – clearly, evidently, visibly.
irrevocable (adjective) – unrectifiable, irreversible, unchangeable.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
in the event of (phrase) – if it happens.
void (adjective) – invalid, ineffective, useless,
subsist (verb) – continue, live/carry on, endure.
imprison (verb) – put in prison, send to prison, jail.
proponent (noun) – advocate, supporter, upholder/promoter.
harassment (noun) – persecution, persistent annoyance, coercion/intimidation.
invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
prohibited (adjective) – banned, not allowed, forbidden.
quest (noun) – search, hunt, pursuit; mission.