The Hindu Editorial (Where guilt lies) – Aug 24, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Where guilt lies) – Aug 24, 2018

The long-term survivability of the Donald Trump administration fell into doubt this week after two of the U.S. President’s former associates came under… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Where guilt lies) – Aug 24, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Where guilt lies) – Aug 24, 2018:

conviction (noun) – declaration/pronouncement of guilt, sentence,
brazen (verb) – be unashamed, be unabashed, stand one’s ground.
under the shadow of (phrase) – in danger of something.
felony (noun) – crime, lawbreaking, misconduct/malpractice.
plead (verb) – claim, assert, allege.
hush money (noun) – payment, payout, reward (given to someone to keep the information secret).
collusion (noun) – conspiracy, complicity, collaboration.
pertain (verb) – concern, relate to, be connected with.
shrug off (phrasal verb) – disregard, dismiss, ignore.
prosecutorial (adjective) – relating to the prosecution (legal action/proceeding).
proximity (noun) – closeness, nearness, adjacency (in relationship).
unindicted (adjective) – not indicted, not charged with, not accused of, not prosecute for.
conspirator (noun) – conspirer, plotter/schemer, intriguer.
immune (adjective) – protected from, safe from, secure against.
prosecution (noun) – legal action, legal proceeding, litigation.
rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on, count on; resort to/have recourse to.
impeach (verb) – charge/accuse (a public official) with a crime done while in office .
convict (verb) – declare guilty, find/pronounce guilty, sentence.
expedient (adjective) – convenient, advantageous; strategic/tactical (although possibly improper or immoral).
nix (verb) – cancel, spoil, put an end to.
acquit (verb) – discharge, release, declare innocent.
decisive (adjective) – resolute, firm, determined.
rally (verb) – come/get together, assemble, join.
shades (noun) – degree, variation, variety.
impeachment (noun) – the act of charging/accusing (a public official) with a crime done while in office .
presidential pardon (U.S) (noun) – U.S presidents can pardon people accused/convicted of violating federal law. The president’s decision is final and not subject to review or appeal. Presidents can pardon for any reason. (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
precedent (noun) – model, example, pattern.

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