VOA慢速英语:Tuhin Das: Poet, Activist and Writer in Exile

melodious – adj. having a pleasing sound

sanctuary – n. a place where someone is protected or given shelter

fundamentalism – n. a form of religion especially Islam or Protestant, Christianity that upholds strict adherence to any set of basic ideas or principles

collaborator – n. a person who works with another person or group in order to achieve or do something

blogger – n. someone who writes about personal opinions, activities and experiences

persecuted – v. to treat someone cruelly or unfairly especially because of race or religious or political beliefs

appreciate – v. to be grateful for something

literary – adj. having a lot of knowledge about literature: known for reading or writing books

authored – v. to be the person of something, such as a book

column – n. an article in a newspaper or magazine that appears regularly and that is written by a particular writer or deals with a particular subject

accomplishment – n. something done, achieved successfully