The Hindu Editorial (The sedition debate) – Sep 01, 2018

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1. sedition (noun) – incitement (to riot/rebellion), agitation, trouble making/provocation.
2. overhaul (verb) – renovate, revamp, recondition.
3. repeal (verb) – cancel, reverse, nullify.
4. trenchant (adjective) – vigorous, forceful, strong/emphatic.
5. excite (verb) – stir, galvanise, stimulate.
6. disaffection (noun) – dissatisfaction, discontent, frustration.
7. statute (noun) – law, regulation, rule.
8. show in poor/bad light (phrase) – to show/make someone poor/bad.
9. invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
10. detractor (noun) – critic, fault-finder, censurer.
11. irony (noun) – paradox, incongruity, peculiarity.
12. provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
13. suppress (verb) – control/restrain, stifle, clamp down on.
14. tenacious (adjective) – firmly, strongly, purposefully.
15. call for (phrasal verb) – require, make necessary, demand.
16. pertinent (adjective) – relevant, suitable, appropriate/germane.
17. in_addition to (phrase) – additionally,besides, along with/furthermore.
18. tolerate (verb) – allow, permit, support/authorize.
19. dilution (noun) – solution, suspension, extract.
20. moot (verb) – raise, bring up, suggest/mention.
21. sanction(noun) – penalty, punishment, punitive action.
22. foremost (adjective) – notable, major, most important.
23. overbroad (adjective) – (too) wide-ranging.
24. innocuous (noun) – harmless, inoffensive, non-injurious.
25. disapprobation (noun) – disapproval, dislike, dissatisfaction.
26. stinging (adjective) – harsh, upsetting, painful.
27. depiction (noun) – portrayal, representation, presentation.
28. overtly (adverb) – openly, apparently, clearly.
29. incitement (noun) – provocation, inducement, egging on.
30. prosecution (noun) – legal action, legal proceeding, litigation.
31. enunciate (verb) – express, state, declare.

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