The Hindu Editorial (On the wrong side) – Aug 26, 2019

The Press Council of India (PCI)’s support of government restrictions on communication last week was brazenly contrary to its mandate and purpose. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (On the wrong side) – Aug 26, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (On the wrong side) – Aug 26, 2019:

on the wrong side of (phrase) – out of favour with; displeasing to someone.
back (verb) – support, endorse, uphold.
kowtow (verb) – humble oneself, bow down, kneel before, prostrate oneself.
brazenly (adverb) – shamelessly, unashamedly; blatantly/fragrantly.
sought past and past participle of seek (verb) – try, attempt, aim.
seek (verb) – ask for, request, appeal for.
revoke (verb) – cancel, repeal, abrogate.
erstwhile (adjective) – old, previous, former.
in the interest of (phrase) – for the benefit of, for the sake of, considering.
integrity (noun) – unity, solidarity, coherence/togetherness.
sovereignty (noun) – autonomy, independence, self-government.
rationale (noun) – reason/basis; principle.
despotism (noun) – totalitarianism, dictatorship, tyranny, absolute rule.
statutory (adjective) – legitimate, acceptable, permissible/admissible.
quasi- (combining form) – seemingly, apparently; partly/somewhat.
reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, support.
objective (adjective) – impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, fair.
raison d’être (noun) – responsibility, duty, obligation.
norm (noun) – standard, convention, regulation.
breach (verb) – break, contravene, violate.
defile (verb) – spoil, damage, mar, impair.
go against (phrasal verb) – oppose, be contrary to.
letter and spirit (phrase) – adhering to /obeying both literal interpretation/wording and the spirit/intent/purpose of the law.
stellar (adjective) – exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable.
nevertheless (adverb) – in spite of that, notwithstanding, however.
hold a mirror (phrase) – metaphorically, it usually means reveal to someone what they look like to the rest of the world.
deviant (adjective) – abnormal, atypical, deviating/irregular.
high-handedness (noun) – arrogance, heavy-handedness, oppressiveness.
non-state actor (noun) – an individual or organization that has significant political influence.
militancy (noun) – belligerency, combativeness, contentiousness/defiance.
pull up (phrasal verb) – reprimand, criticize, rebuke.
bias (noun) – prejudice, partiality, favouritism, unfairness.
defame (verb) – discredit, tarnish, insult.
ascribe (verb) – attribute, set down, assign.
vile (adjective) – dishonourable, offensive, horrible.
reprehensible (adjective) – condemnable, objectionable/unjustifiable, blameworthy.
amount to (verb) – be regarded as, be equivalent/equal to, be tantamount to.
impropriety (noun) – wrongdoing, misconduct, offence.
debasement (noun) – degradation, devaluation, reduction (of rank/status).
privilege (verb) – exempt, except, immune.