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The Hindu Editorial (Shielding witnesses) – Dec 07, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Shielding witnesses) – Dec 07, 2018

The witness protection programme is at last in place. Pending legislation by Parliament, the Supreme Court has asked States to implement a scheme framed by… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Shielding witnesses) – Dec 07, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Shielding witnesses) – Dec 07, 2018:

  1. robust (phrasal verb) – powerful, strong, vigorous/tough.
  2. in place (phrase) – established, ready, set up/begin.
  3. intimidation (noun) – frightening, threatening, oppression.
  4. undue (adjective) – excessive, extreme, immoderate.
  5. abysmal (adjective) – very bad, poor, appalling.
  6. conviction (noun) – declaration/pronouncement of guilt, sentence, judgement.
  7. inexcusable (adjective) – unjustifiable, indefensible, unforgivable.
  8. hostile (adjective) – aggressive, unfriendly, belligerent.
  9. acquittal (noun) – declaration of innocence, clearing/discharge/release, absolution.
  10. incentive (noun) – stimulus, impetus/boost; payment/concession (made to motive someone).
  11. turn up (phrasal verb) – come, arrive, appear.
  12. testify (verb) – give evidence, be a witness, attest.
  13. harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
  14. hostility (noun) – opposition, aversion, resentment.
  15. tardy (adjective) – slow, sluggish, not to be done on time/delayed.
  16. take into account (phrase) – consider, bear in mind, have regard to.
  17. seldom (adverb) – hardly, rarely, almost never.
  18. pathetic (adjective) – poor/awful, abject, appalling.
  19. take for granted (phrase) – fail to appreciate value someone/be thankful to someone.
  20. gratify (verb) – satisfy, please, give pleasure to.
  21. come up with (phrasal verb) – propose, put forward, present.
  22. credit (noun) – commendation, acclaim, praise.
  23. minutiae (noun) – details, niceties/finer points, particulars.
  24. efficacy (noun) – effectiveness, efficiency, power/ability to give estimated results.
  25. competent (adjective) – suitable, appropriate; proficient.
  26. at variance with (phrase) – in conflict, in disagreement, at odds.
  27. proximate (adjective) – nearly accurate, close by, adjoining.
  28. anonymise (verb) – remove data/detail from (something, especially medical test results) for statistical or other purposes that would establish the identity of a person.
  29. testimony (noun) – evidence, proof, attestation/witness.
  30. parentage (noun) – origins, roots/derivation, background.
  31. undermine (verb) – weaken, compromise, subvert.
  32. leap forward (noun) – change, transformation, adjustment (in the right direction).
  33. ad hoc (adjective) – extemporary, when necessary, as the need arises.
  34. comprehensive (adjective) – complete/full, thorough, extensive.
  35. credible (adjective) – convincing, acceptable; reasonable/valid.
  36. well worth (phrase) – really worth.
  37. tottering (adjective) – unsteady, unstable/insecure; feeble.

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