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The Hindu Editorial (War of words) – Jun 29, 2021

The Hindu Editorial (War of words) – Jun 29, 2021

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s censure of Twitter, after it temporarily blocked his account upon receiving a notice for copyright violation last week, is valid, but only to an extent. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (War of words) – Jun 29, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (War of words) – Jun 29, 2021:

  1. war of words (phrase) – a situation in which two people argue or criticize each other because they strongly disagree about a particular issue.
  2. vindictive (adjective) – vengeful, revengeful, avenging/unforgiving.
  3. censure (noun) – condemnation, criticism, disapproval.
  4. to an extent (phrase) – somewhat, partly.
  5. call out (phrasal verb) – criticize someone for something (bad/incorrect) publicly and ask them to justify/explain it.
  6. Information Technology Act (noun) – it is an Act of the Indian Parliament notified on 17 October 2000. It is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce.
  7. trigger (verb) – cause, prompt, generate, bring about.
  8. reportedly (adverb) – supposedly, seemingly, apparently, allegedly.
  9. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) (noun) – The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was signed into law by President Clinton on October 28, 1998. The legislation implements two 1996 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaties: the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty. The DMCA also addresses a number of other significant copyright-related issues.
  10. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) (noun) – IFPI is the voice of the recording industry worldwide. It is a nongovernmental organization whose aims are to promote the value of recorded music, safeguard the rights of record producers and to expand the commercial uses of recorded music.
  11. in question (phrase) – at issue, under discussion/consideration.
  12. Parliamentary Standing Committee/Parliamentary panel (noun) – it is a committee (consisting of Members of Parliament) constituted usually on an annual basis to enable detailed consideration/discussion on all bills (all proposed laws).
  13. go on (to) (phrasal verb) – proceed (to do something).
  14. in this regard (phrase) – in connection with the aspect/consideration/point referred to earlier.
  15. apparent (adjective) – evident/clear, visible, noticeable, recognizable.
  16. high-handedness (noun) – heavy-handedness, arrogance, domineering action, overbearing behavior, imperiousness.
  17. arbitrary (adjective) – whimsical, capricious, random, casual, unreasonable, irrational; imperious, domineering, high-handed.
  18. ruffle feathers (phrase) – to cause someone to become very angry/upset, annoyed, irritated.
  19. adhere to (verb) – abide by, follow, obey, comply with.
  20. jurisdiction (noun) – territory, region, area (over which the legal authority of a court extends).  
  21. substantial (adjective) – considerable, significant, large.
  22. interest (noun) – benefit, advantage, concern.
  23. highlighting (noun) – underlining, underscoring, emphasis, attention.
  24. highlight (verb) – underline, underscore, emphasize.
  25. cite (verb) – refer to, adduce, make reference to, invoke.
  26. point to (verb) – indicate, suggest, denote.
  27. read (verb) – understand, interpret, discern, comprehend. 
  28. outburst (noun) – a sudden eruption/release (of strong emotion).
  29. pointer (noun) – indication, hint, signal, suggestion.
  30. deterioration (noun) – decline, collapse/failure, degradation/breakdown.
  31. strained (adjective) – awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable, difficult, troubled, embarrassed.
  32. worsen (verb) – aggravate, intensify, increase, make worse, compound.
  33. defiance (noun) – resistance, opposition, confrontation.
  34. takedown (noun as modifier) – removal of a content (in reply to a formal request).
  35. from time to time (phrase) – occasionally, now and again, periodically.
  36. contribute to (verb) – play a part in, be instrumental in, lead to, cause.
  37. unease (noun) – anxiety, discontent, distress, agitation.
  38. blame (noun) – responsibility (for a wrong/fault).
  39. open up (phrasal verb) – make something present, make something available.
  40. pull down (phrasal verb) – take down, remove.
  41. label (verb) – categorize, classify, identify.
  42. consistently (adverb) – always, each time, invariably.
  43. come across (phrasal verb) – seem, appear, look.
  44. indifferent (adjective) – unconcerned about, uncaring about, casual about, uninterested in, uninvolved in.
  45. timely (adjective) – prompt, appropriate, opportune, well timed, at the right time.
  46. grievance (noun) – complaint.
  47. on the other hand (phrase) – as an alternative, or, as another option, as a substitute.
  48. do the talking (phrase) – deal with, tackle, handle, address (the issue).
  49. rather than (phrase) – instead of.
  50. pitch (noun) – level, intensity, point of something (to try/persuade someone to accept something).
  51. cantankerous (adjective) – bad-tempered, irritable, disagreeable, ill-natured.

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