Politics of probe – The Hindu (Aug 19, 2017)

Politics of probe – The Hindu (Aug 19, 2017)

In ordering a judicial inquiry into the circumstances leading to the death of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister…. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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1. set piece (noun) – a part/section of the play/story arranged/elaborated for maximum effect.
2. faction (noun) – a small group, section, division (of dissenter within a large group).
3. put forward (phrasal verb) – propose,, suggest, recommend.
4. fulfil (verb) – accomplish, execute, perform.
5. accede (verb) – agree to, accept/endorse, surrender to.
6. distance from (verb) – denounce, remove/detach, separate.
7. consumption (noun) – the reception of information by the people.
8. pave the way for (phrase) – prepare for, clear/open the way for, usher in,.
9. retrieval (noun) – repossession, getting back, recapture/reclamation.
10. by all accounts (phrase) – reputedly, apparently/seemingly, ostensibly.
11. no longer (phrase) – not now as formerly; not any more.
12. inheritor (noun) – heir, successor, next-in-line.
13. legacy (noun) – something given by a predecessor (to his/her successor).
14. yield (verb) – generate, produce, earn.
15. dividend (noun) – benefit, advantage, gain.
16. shortcomings (noun) – fault, flaw, imperfection/defect.
17. bidding (noun) – command, order,/demand, instruction.
18. submission (noun) – yielding, capitulation, agreement/compliance.
19. ally (noun) – associate, colleague, supporter/partner.
20. scenario (noun) – course of events, situation.
21. aid (verb) – help, assist, abet.

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