''THE HINDU EDITORIAL'' VOCABULARY 25 AUGUST 2017

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The Hindu Editorials English Vocabulary From "THE HINDU NEWSPAPER

TODAY(25-08-2017) THE HINDU EDITORIAL VOCABS

EDITORIAL TOPIC- 1 "Citizen vs State: On right to privacy verdict"

Unanimous - (of an opinion, decision, or vote) held or carried by everyone involved.

Restatement - an act of stating something again or differently, especially more clearly or convincingly.
Grudgingly - in a reluctant(unwilling and hesitant)or resentful manner.
Inalienable - not subject to being taken away from or given away by the possessor.
Inherent - existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Perverse - showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or
unacceptable.
Underpinning - a set of ideas, motives ; support.
Ineluctable - unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable.
Facet - a particular aspect or feature of something.
Amorphous - without a clearly defined
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Defy - openly resist or refuse to obey.
Elitist - relating to or supporting the view that a society or system should be led by an elite(superior).
Flawed - having or characterized by a fundamental weakness or imperfection.
Pertinent - relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
Arbitrariness - the quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or
system.
Writ - a form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority to act, or abstain from acting, in
a particular way.
Breach - an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Revivify - give new life or vigour to.
Loggerheads - to strongly disagree.

EDITORIAL TOPIC- 2 "Caste and class: On OBC sub-categorisation"

Entity - a thing with distinct and independent existence.

Disparity - a great difference.
Equitably - in a fair and impartial manner.
Dominant - having power and influence over others.
Disproportionately - to an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else.
Creamy layer - refer to the relatively wealthier and better educated members of the Other Backward Classes
(OBCs) who are not eligible for government sponsored educational and professional benefit programs.
Isolate - identify (something) and examine or deal with it separately.
Beneficiary - a person who derives advantage from something.
Detriment - the state of being harmed or damaged.
Uniformly - in a way that is the same in all cases and at all times.
Subservient - less important; subordinate.
Prioritize - designate or treat (something) as being very or most important.
Stratagem - a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

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