August 2, 2017 - The Hindu Vocabulary

August 2, 2017 - The Hindu Vocabulary
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◆A clear failure: On Tamil Nadu and NEET
EDITORIAL 1

◆Mishandle - manage or deal with (something) wrongly or ineffectively.
◆Norm - something that is usual, typical, or standard.
◆Solely - not involving anyone or anything else; only.

◆Controversial - giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement.
◆Aspiring - directing one's hopes or ambitions towards becoming a specified type of person.
◆Beset - (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently.
◆Despair - the complete loss or absence of hope.
◆Insulate - protect (someone or something) from unpleasant influences or experiences.
◆Concrete - specific; definite.
◆Mislead - cause (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression.
◆Exemption - the action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
◆Reluctant - unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
◆Assent - the expression of approval or agreement.
◆Scrutiny - critical observation or examination.
◆Desperation - a state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme behaviour.
◆Flaw - a mistake or shortcoming in a plan, theory, etc. which causes it to fail or reduces its effectiveness.
◆Impermissible - not permitted or allowed.
◆Pertinent - relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
◆Apprehension - understanding; grasp.
◆Evade - escape or avoid (someone or something)
◆Ado - trouble or difficulty.
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◆Breaking addiction: On FDA proposal to reduce nicotine levels
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/breaking-addiction/article19403673.ece
EDITORIAL 2
◆Strike - cause or create a particular strong emotion in (someone).
◆Implement - put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
◆Outline - give a summary of.
◆Hooked - addicted.
◆Habitual - doing something constantly or regularly.
◆Causality - the relationship between cause and effect.
◆Regulate - control.
◆Substantial - of considerable importance, size, or worth.
◆Prohibit - make (something) impossible; prevent.
◆Pictorial - of or expressed in pictures; illustrated.
◆Dwindle - diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.
◆Subvert - undermine the power