The Hindu Editorial (In his own cause) – Apr 22, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (In his own cause) – Apr 22, 2019:

1. allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
2. textbook (adjective) – standard, conventional, most typical.
3. squarely (adverb) – precisely, exactly, directly.
4. take up (phrasal verb) – accept, agree, undertake.
5. constitute (verb) – comprise, embody, represent.
6. mention (noun) – reference, comment, remark.
7. redressal (noun) – compensation, retribution/remedy; justice.
8. peer (noun) – equal, fellow, co-worker.
9. ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
10. preside over (verb) – be in charge of, be responsible for, control.
11. onslaught (noun) – attack, offensive, assault/aggression.
12. complainant (noun) – petitioner, plaintiff, litigator.
13. credibility (noun) – acceptability, reliability, believability.
14. alleged (adjective) – claimed, professed, purported.
15. proceedings (plural noun) – legal action, litigation, lawsuit/case.
16. deplorable (adjective) – disgraceful, dishonourable, unacceptable.
17. predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the post; forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
18. roster (noun) – a list of the people of a team/organisation.
19. ironical (adjective) – paradoxical, unexpected, strange.
20. aggrieve (verb) – trouble, distress, upset/hurt.
21. keep out (phrasal verb) – exclude, deny access to, shut out.
22. anguish (noun) – pain, suffering, distress.
23. indeed (adverb) – as expected, to be sure, certainly.
24. contend (verb) – state, declare, claim.
25. affidavit (noun) – sworn statement, attestation/declaration, plea.
26. purported (adjective) – alleged, claimed, professed.
27. harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
28. means (noun) – method, way, manner/mode.
29. assert (verb) – declare, claim, contend.
30. captive (adjective) – confined, restrained; (relating to) having no freedom.
31. acquiescent (adjective) – cooperative, obliging/complying; submissive/unassertive.

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