The Hindu Editorial (Gangster of Kanpur) – Jul 07, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Gangster of Kanpur) – Jul 07, 2020

history-sheeter (noun) – a person with a long criminal record.
point to (verb) – indicate, suggest, denote.
rule of law (phrase) – it is described as “a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and private, including the State itself, are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards.
bear (verb) – have, display, exhibit, show.
signature (noun) – unique pattern.
dysfunctional (adjective) – not functioning/working normally or properly; troubled, unsettled, flawed.
alarming (adjective) – worrying, disturbing, shocking/distressing.
emaciation (noun) – weakness, fragility, delicacy, strengthlessness, faultiness.
populous (adjective) – densely populated, congested.
extortion (noun) – blackmail, demanding money (with threats), extraction.
ambush (noun) – an act of hiding to attack by surprise; surprise attack, trap, pitfall.
seek (verb) – try, attempt, go after, set out.
impending (adjective) – imminent, close at hand, about to happen, approaching, nearing/coming.
tragic (adjective) – sad, distressing, heart-rending.
setback (noun) – problem, mishap, misfortune.
bulldoze (verb) – destroy, demolish, knock down.
premises (noun) – building, property, site.
straddle (verb) – be on both side of something; extend across, traverse.
emblematic (adjective) – symbolic, representative, demonstrative.
nexus (noun) – connection, link.
policing (noun) – the enforcement of rules/regulations.
circumstances (noun) – situation, conditions, state of affairs.
morbid (adjective) – gruesome, horrible, grotesque.
affliction (noun) – misfortune, suffering, pain, trouble.
fatal (adjective) – deadly, lethal.
shield (verb) – protect, keep safe, secure.
bend (upon) (phrasal verb) – be very determined, be inclined, be prepared to do something.
vested interest (noun) – a personal interest in something to get benefit.
malevolent (adjective) – malicious/malignant, vicious; harmful, dangerous.
perpetuate (verb) – cause to continue something indefinitely, particularly a bad situation, an attitude/idea/belief, etc; keep going, keep in existence, extend/prolong.
patron (noun) – supporter, backer, protector.
end up (phrasal verb) – be in a particular position finally; find oneself.
coercive (adjective) – authoritarian, overbearing, tough/harsh, high-handed.
outsized (adjective) – huge, very large, enormous, massive, heavy, gross.
alienating (adjective) – alienated, estranged, disunited, dissatisfied, hostile, restless, frustrated.
dehumanising (adjective) – preventing someone from good human qualities; tough/hard, stressful, annoying, irritating.
lack of (noun) – absence, deficiency, unavailability, dearth.
add to (verb) – increase, intensify; exacerbate, aggravate, worsen.
mirror (verb) – reflect, imitate, match, reproduce.
chase down (phrasal verb) – run after and catch someone; follow and catch someone.
malady (noun) – serious problem.
petrifying (adjective) – terrifying, horrifying, frightening, alarming, appalling.
resort to (verb) – use, utilize, turn to, have recourse to.
subvert (verb) – undermine, weaken, impair, damage.
collective punishment (noun) – a form of retaliation whereby a suspected perpetrator’s (criminal’s) family members, friends, neighbors or entire ethnic group is targeted.
criminalisation (noun) – the process of making something as a illegal/illegitimate one.
suppression (noun) – crackdown, clampdown, repression, quelling/quashing.
mainstream (verb) – accept/establish/recognize something by most people as a normal/conventional.
personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
fire up (phrasal verb) – activate, set in motion, turn on.
uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
professionalism (noun) – competence, skilfulness, capability, efficiency, ability (to do a certain profession).
cleanse (verb) – clear, free, purify, purge, relieve.
ranks (noun) – the people belonging to a group.