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Daily English Vocab Women’s Victory The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a momentous decision, though it might be early days to predict that liberal winds have started blowing under a new generation in the palace. Women have been granted the right to drive; the watershed concession effectively overturns what has been called a “cornerstone of Saudi conservatism”. The traditional bar on driving by women had become a  cause celebre (symbol of a struggle)  among social activists who have been  shrilling (speak or cry loudly)  for reforms in the fundamentalist kingdom. Thus far, the palace in Riyadh had  tiptoed (carefully avoid discussing or dealing with (a difficult or sensitive subject).)  on such changes,  pre-eminently (above all)  the inclusion of women in the ‘Shura’ (governing council).., with a curtain  demarcating (set the boundaries or limits of.)  the genders. While their voice can be heard, they are not to be seen. Tuesday’s decision on allowing women to drive