The Hindu Editorial (Probing the probe) – Apr 06, 2019

It is quite apposite that the Madras High Court has cautioned the Justice A. Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Probing the probe) – Apr 06, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Probing the probe) – Apr 06, 2019:

1. roving (adjective) – drifting, wandering, going on (directionlessly & aimlessly).
2. apposite (adjective) – appropriate, suitable, fitting.
3. demise (noun) – end, disintegration, fall.
4. averment (noun) – claim, assertion, declaration.
5. proactive (adjective) – aggressive, intense, passionate.
6. attribute (verb) – ascribe, credit; connect/associate with.
7. cast (verb) – cause, form, create.
8. aspersions (noun) – condemnation, criticism, castigation.
9. vitiate (verb) – spoil, impair, destroy.
10. bias (noun) – prejudice, partiality, bigotry/discrimination.
11. voice (verb) – express, mention, state.
12. apprehension (noun) – concern, doubt/qualm, misgiving.
13. suo motu (phrase) – Latin term means “on its own motion”. it is used where a government agency acts on its own knowledge.
14. in relation to (phrase) – with respect to, regarding, relevant to.
15. proceedings (plural noun) – lawsuit, action, litigation.
16. unwarranted (adjective) – unjustified, unnecessary, unreasonable.
17. collusion (noun) – secret understanding, collaboration, conspiracy.
18. adjournment (noun) – postponement, rescheduling, suspension.
19. testimony (noun) – evidence, proof, attestation/witness.
20. credentials (noun) – achievements, capability, accomplishments.
21. harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
22. merit (noun) – advantage, benefit, value.
23. speculation (noun) – conjuncture/supposition, opinion/surmise/notion.
24. misgiving (noun) – doubt, suspicion, apprehension.
25. fishing expedition (phrase) – a non-specific, secret search/investigation for information.
26. compromise (noun) – agreement, settlement, accommodation.
27. precondition (noun) – necessary condition, imperative, requirement.
28. faction (noun) – splinter group; dissenting camp, group, section/wing.
29. inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, sure to happen, unpreventable.
30. malice (noun) – hostility, hatred, revenge.
31. room (noun) – scope, capacity, opportunity.
32. predetermined (adjective) – predestined.

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