The Hindu Editorial (Cramped prisons) – Nov 02, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Cramped prisons) – Nov 02, 2019:

1. cramped (adjective) – restricted, confined, constricted.
2. decongestion (noun) – an act of relieving the congestion of (something).
3. fare (verb) – happen, turn out, develop, come out.
4. piecemeal (adjective & adverb) – a little at a time, bit by bit, in stages.
5. in line with (phrase) – in accordance with.
6. inmate (noun) – inhabitant, occupant, a person living in an institution (like hospital, prison, etc).
7. 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.
8. augment (verb) – upgrade, boost, improve.
9. incarcerate (verb) – imprison, confine, put in prison.
10. undertrial (noun) – a person in custody (for court’s trail).
11. surety (noun) – guaranty, assurance, security.
12. inconsistency (noun) – opposition, disagreement, conflict.
13. expedite (verb) – speed up, accelerate, quicken; stimulate, boost, forward/press.
14. endeavour (noun) – venture, pursuit, exercise/activity.
15. short of (phrase) – less than.
16. undergo (verb) – be subjected to, go through, engage in.
17. remission (noun) – cancellation, suspension, repeal.
18. refrain from (verb) – abstain from, give up, avoid.
19. mechanical (adjective) – automatic, habitual, machine-like.
20. remand (noun) – arrest, custody, imprisonment.
21. imperative (adjective) – vitally important, crucial, necessary.
22. soonest (superlative adverb of soon) – quickly, promptly, shortly.
23. ripe for (adjective) – ready, fit, suitable.
24. recidivism (noun) – the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
25. rehabilitate (verb) – restore to health/normality.

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