Citizen vs State – The Hindu (Aug 25, 2017)

Citizen vs State – The Hindu (Aug 25, 2017)

In a rare unanimous verdict pronounced by nine judges, the Supreme Court has ruled that privacy is a fundamental right that requires constitutional protection. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1

1. unanimous (adjective) – uniform, united, undivided.
2. grudgingly (adverb) – in a reluctant or in a manner resentful manner.
3. inalienable (adjective) – inviolable, absolute, unchallengeable/unalterable.
4. inherent (adjective) – essential, fundamental, deep-rooted/permanent.
5. explicit (adjective) – clear/direct, obvious, straightforward.
6. perverse (adjective) – awkward, contrary; illogical, irrational.
7. come down on (phrasal verb) – reprimand, rebuke, criticize harshly.
8. underpinning (noun) – nucleus, kernel, basis/fundamental, core (ideas/motives).
9. ineluctable (adjective) – inescapable, inevitable, unpreventable.
10. facet (noun) – aspect, feature, characteristic.
11. amorphous (adjective) – shapeless, formless, structureless.
12. defy description (phrase) – something which is unusual/remarkable and so it is not possible to describe it.
13. statutory (adjective) – mandatory, necessary, essential.
14. elitist (adjective) – relating to /associated with elite (most powerful and influential) group.
15. fall by the wayside (phrase) – fail to persist/continue in an activity.
16. cherish (verb) – revere/esteem; nurture, protect/treasure.
17. implication (noun) – consequence, result, ramification/repercussion.
18. ruling (noun) – decision, decree; verdict/judgement.
19. uphold (verb) – confirm/justify; maintain, continue (a custom/practice).
20. flawed (adjective) – defective, wrong, incorrect.
21. pertinent (adjective) – relevant, apposite, appropriate/suitable.
22. arbitrariness (noun) – the quality of being “determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle (Courtesy: Wikipedia).
23. compelling (adjective) – irresistible, forceful, overwhelming.
24. cautionary (adjective) – warning, intimidating, forbidding.
25. in order (phrase) – appropriate, proper, right.
26. writ (noun) – a formal written order of an authority; Court order.
27. open-ended (adjective) – permanent/fixed, perpetual, everlasting.
28. revivify (verb) – re-energize, fortify, strengthen.
29. pit against (phrasal verb) – compete against/with, contend with, grapple with.
30. at loggerheads (phrase) – in disagreement, at variance, in opposition.
31. notion (noun) – idea/thought, belief, concept.
32. at rest (phrase) – not agitated, troubled.
33. equitable (adjective) –fair/impartial, unbiased, egalitarian.

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