The Hindu Editorial (Justice in ruins) – Oct 01, 2020

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The Hindu Editorial (Justice in ruins) – Oct 01, 2020

The ruins of the Babri Masjid were cleared in record time by the hordes of vandals mobilised for demolishing it. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Justice in ruins) – Oct 01, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Justice in ruins) – Oct 01, 2020:

in ruins (phrase) – in disrepair, falling to pieces, falling apart, broken-down; ruined, destroyed.
successive (adjective) – consecutive, succeeding.
setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue, complication.
secular (adjective) – non-religious.
rule of law (phrase) – it is described as “a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and private, including the State itself, are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards.
ruins (noun) – remains, fragments, remainder, wreckage.
in record time (phrase) – very quickly.
horde (noun) – crowd, large group, mob.
vandal (noun) – a person who intentionally damages/destroys public or private property.
mobilise (verb) – (of people) bring together for a particular cause.
detritus (noun) – debris, waste/discarded matter; remains/remnants.
uphold (verb) – support, confirm, justify; maintain, reserve, protect.
bring down (phrasal verb) – knock down, pull down, demolish, bulldoze, destroy.
recognition (noun) – acknowledgement, acceptance, admission.
egregious (adjective) – shocking, horrible/terrible, very bad.
give rise to (phrase) – cause, bring about, result in.
debris (noun) – broken pieces of a building; rubble, wreckage.
unconscionable (adjective) – unethical, immoral, unprincipled, wrong.
throw to the wind (phrase) – to discard or dispense with (something), especially in an abrupt/reckless manner.
observation (noun) – statement, opinion, finding.
in effect (phrase) – really, practically, virtually.
acquit (verb) – declare innocent; discharge, release, free (from a criminal charge).
indict (verb) – charge with, accuse of.
conspiracy (noun) – (unlawful) plan, intrigue, collaboration/deception, deceitful strategy.
defy (verb) – resist, take a stand against, confront.
in advance (phrase) – earlier, previously, before.
fly in the face of (phrase) – disregard, ignore, defy/disobey.
crowbar (noun) – a heavy iron bar which is used as a lever.
spade (noun) – a sharp edged tool used for digging or cutting earth.
hoe (noun) – a hoe is an ancient and versatile agricultural hand tool used to shape soil, remove weeds, clear soil, and harvest root crops.
sturdy (adjective) – robust, strong, solid, well built.
proponent (noun) – advocate, supporter, upholder/promoter.
vantage point (noun) – a place or position which provides a proper view of something.
occasion (noun) – event, happening, incident.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
disgust (noun) – strong disapproval, aversion, distaste, abhorrence.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually.
draw (verb) – reach a conclusion by inference from the circumstances; deduce, infer, conclude, derive, gather.
inference (noun) – conclusion, reasoning, conjecture, speculation, assumption.
circumstances (noun) – situation, background, conditions, state of affairs.
under the banner (phrase) – claim to support a specified cause.
ingredient (noun) – element, part, component.
mobilisation (noun) – the act of bringing people/resources together for a particular cause.
purported (adjective) – alleged, claimed, professed, reported.
studied (adjective) – deliberate, intentional, purposeful.
inaction (noun) – inactivity, negligence, disregard.
unambiguous (adjective) – unarguable, undebatable, unquestionable.
voice (verb) – express, make public, announce, mention, raise.
protagonist (noun) – supporter, advocate/champion, proponent.
dissembling (adjective) – pretending, deceitful, fake, dishonest, untruthful, insincere.
hindsight (noun) – understanding/realizing a situation/event after it has happened.
hinder (verb) – obstruct, impede, inhibit, hamper.
frenzy (noun) – madness, wildness, uncontrolled excitement/behaviour.
goad (verb) – provoke, stir, excite, rouse, motivate/encourage.
provocative (adjective) – infuriating, provoking, goading, inflammatory.
dignitary (noun) – important/notable person.
restrain (verb) – control, restrict, limit.
mob (noun) – a large, disorganized, and often violent crowd of people.
tampered (adjective) – damaged, adjusted, altered, doctored.
disavowal (noun) – denial, disowning, disclaimer.
undo (verb) – cancel, reverse, revoke, nullify, invalidate.
cumulative (adjective) – collective, aggregate.
logistical (adjective) – relating to organization and planning of something.
besides (preposition/linking adverb) – in addition to, as well, also.
en masse (adverb) – in a mass, all together, as a group.
acquittal (noun) – declaration of innocence, clearing, discharge, release, vindication, exoneration.
vindication (noun) – justification, rationalization.
objective (noun) – aim, intention, intent, purpose.
exemplify (verb) – typify, epitomize, represent/illustrate.
status quo (noun) – the present situation, the current state, the existing state of affairs.
lay bare (phrasal verb) – reveal, uncover, expose.
damning (adjective) – reproving, condemning; strong.
binding (adjective) – compulsory, imperative, mandatory, necessary.
whereas (conjunction) – while on the contrary, in contrast with the fact that.
adduce (verb) – present, offer, propose; cite/mention/quote (as an evidence).
advance (adjective) – early, previous, prior.
a meeting of minds (phrase) – an agreement between people; an understanding between people; convergence, coming together, confluence.
contour (noun) – outline, shape, form.
it is no surprise (phrase) – as expected, as anticipated, as predicted.
mark (verb) – indicate, represent, signify, signalize.
bungling (adjective) – mismanaging, mishandling, messing up, incompetent.
first information report (FIR) (noun) – a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence.
designate (verb) – identify, recognize, state, classify.
quash (verb) – cancel, reverse, repeal, revoke, overrule, rule against.
flawed (adjective) – defective, faulty, distorted, inaccurate.
proceedings (noun) – legal action, legal proceedings, lawsuit.
charge sheet (noun) – an official document on which a police officer enters details of the charge against a person.
derail (verb) – obstruct, interrupt, impede/thwart.
revive (verb) – restore, revitalize, renew, bring back.
sternly (adverb) – strictly, severely, stringently.
fabric (noun) – the basic/fundamental structure.
hamstrung (adjective) – counterproductive, ineffective/ineffectual, futile/pointless.
prosecute (verb) – take to court, institute legal action against, charge with, accuse of.
moot (adjective) – debatable, disputable, arguable; disputed, controversial.
judiciary (noun) – a branch of government in which judicial power is vested.
alignment (noun) – alliance, partnership, agreement.
the executive (noun) – a branch of government which enforces the law as written by the legislature and interpreted by the judiciary; government.
so far as (phrase) – to the extent.
parrot (verb) – repeat mindlessly/mechanically, say again (without thinking).
specious (adjective) – seemingly correct, misleading, deceptive, false.
advance (verb) – promote, support, further, forward.
spontaneous (adjective) – unplanned, unpremeditated, impromptu.
go through (phrasal verb) – undergo, experience, be subjected to, live through.
disgraceful (adjective) – shameful, shocking, dishonourable, unacceptable.
culmination (noun) – end, conclusion, termination.
revanchist (adjective) – relating to a policy of fighting back, especially to recover lost territory.
procession (noun) – parade, march, progression; a group of people moving in an orderly way.
storm (verb) – suddenly attack, attempt to capture, conduct an offensive on.
bloodshed (noun) – killing, carnage, massacre.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
grisly (adjective) – horrible, dreadful, terrible.
grave (adjective) – terrible, awful, alarming, gloomy.
implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
exoneration (noun) – vindication, acquittal, discharge.
imperative (adjective) – vitally important, crucial, essential, necessary.
amity (noun) – friendship, harmony, goodwill, warmth.