The Hindu Editorial (House matters) – Mar 18, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (House matters) – Mar 18, 2023:

matter (verb) – be important.
logjam (noun) – stoppage, suspension, bottleneck, impasse, blockage, gridlock, adjournment.
leg (noun) – part, stage, phase.
deadlock (noun) – stalemate, impasse, checkmate/stand-off.
backsliding (noun) – reversion, regression, downturn, relapsing.
backslide (verb) – degenerate, deteriorate, slip, slide, fall off, weaken, regress, retrogress
insist on (verb) – demand, ask for.
constitution (noun) – formation, arrangement, set-up.
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) (noun) – ad hoc (temporary) Committees appointed for a specific purpose (to examine irregularities and aberrations, if any, and the consequences therefore in the implementation of Government decisions and policy prescriptions) and they (JPCs) cease to exist when they finish the task assigned to them and submit a report.
allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
dubious (noun) – suspicious, questionable, doubtful.
dishonest (adjective) – corrupt, fraudulent, underhand, false, untruthful, tricky, deceitful, double-dealing.
categorically (adverb) – absolutely, directly, clearly, explicitly, definitely, conclusively, unconditionally, unequivocally, unambiguously, unqualifiedly, outright.
sort out (phrasal verb) – resolve, deal with, settle, work out, put right.
rule out (phrasal verb) – reject, dismiss, exclude, eliminate.
force (noun) – agency, means, influence.
diaspora (noun) – the people who spread/scatter from their own country to places across the world. Indian diaspora constitutes NRIs (Non-resident Indians) and PIOs (Persons of Indian origins).
ripple effect/domino effect/knock-on effect (noun) – an event (or a process/action) that causes several other events to happen indirectly one after the other; secondary/indirect effect, consequence/implication, chain of events.
inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, unpreventable, inescapable, certain, sure to happen.
in fact (phrase) – actually, really, in reality.
for long (phrase) – for a long time.
nationalism (noun) – it refers to a system (with narrow set of ideas) created by a group of people who believe their nation is superior to all others. It is also a perception of national superiority and an orientation toward national dominance- called as chauvinism (excessive nationalism).
cultural nationalism (noun) – it refers to movements of group allegiance (faithfulness/ loyalty) based on a shared heritage as in language, history, literature, songs, religion, ideology, symbols, land, or monuments.
contradiction in terms (noun) – statement that consists of words with very different or opposite meanings.
meanwhile (adverb) – in the mean time; on the other hand.
terminate (verb) – dismiss, remove, sack, oust, discharge.
ill-advised (adjective) – ill-considered, ill-judged, misguided, badly planned.
move (noun) – action, activity, step, measure.
carry out (phrasal verb) – implement, effect, execute, perform.
amplify (verb) – increase, raise, intensify, heighten, escalate, magnify.
deficit (noun) – deficiency, shortage, slippage.
clamour (noun) – protest, complaint, outcry/commotion.
evade (verb) – escape, run away from, dodge.
patronage (noun) – support, backing, protection.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt to obtain; request, ask for, demand.
link (noun) – connection, relationship, tie-up.
public sector (noun) – business enterprises owned and managed by the government.
silent (adjective) – mute, close-mouthed, tight-lipped, unspeaking.
governance (noun) – the act of governing something; administration.
span (verb) – extend over, stretch across, spread over.
arbitrariness (noun) – the quality of being “determined by personal chance, whim (desire), or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle”.
lack (noun) – absence, non-existence, unavailability.
accountability (noun) – responsibility, liability, answerability.
amount to (verb) – be equal to, be equivalent to, be tantamount to, represent.
collusion (noun) – conspiracy, intrigue, complicity, collaboration, secret understanding.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha (noun) – The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
come clean (phrase) – tell the truth, be completely honest, accept blame/responsibility, admit guilt.
credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, integrity.
regulatory (adjective) – organizational, managerial, supervisory.
environment (noun) – situation, atmosphere, scenario.
precedent (noun) – model, exemplar, example, pattern; previous example/instance, prior instance.
scandal (noun) – crime, impropriety, misconduct, wrongdoing.
get away with (phrasal verb) – escape, skip, run away, get out, flee.
disregard (noun) – inaction, inactivity, passivity, apathy, negligence.
norm (noun) – standard, convention, regulation.
rise above (phrase) – to not be affected or controlled by problems/issues.
temptation (noun) – urge, desire, inclination.
evolve (verb) – move forward, advance, make progress.
play a role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
betray (verb) – reveal, expose, disclose, lay bare, make known.
the executive (noun) – the executive is a branch of government that enforces the law as written by the legislature and interpreted by the judiciary.
impunity (noun) – exemption from punishment, freedom from punishment, immunity, indemnity, non-liability.