The Hindu Editorial (Eloquently reticent) – Jan 11, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Eloquently reticent) – Jan 11, 2020:

eloquently (adverb) – expressively, revealingly, significantly, indicatively.
reticent (adjective) – reserved, introverted, restrained, uncommunicative/close-lipped.
validity (noun) – legal acceptability, legitimacy, lawfulness, correctness.
curb (noun) – restraint, restriction, control.
enunciate (verb) – pronounce, articulate; express/state.
lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, stipulate, frame.
prolonged (adjective) – continuous, lengthy, ongoing/constant.
lockdown (noun) – confinement, restraint, encirclement.
indeed (adverb) – truly, actually, surely.
duty-bound (adjective) – under an obligation, bound, beholden.
hold someone to account (phrase) – to require a person to explain or to accept responsibility for his/her actions; to blame or punish someone for what has occurred.
categorically (adverb) – absolutely, unquestionably, certainly, unequivocally/unambiguously.
impermissible (adjective) – unsatisfactory, inappropriate, unsuitable.
legitimate (adjective) – valid, reasonable, reliable.
grievance (noun) – complaint, criticism, objection/protest.
comment (noun) – pronouncement, judgement, remark/opinion.
resort to (verb) – use, utilize, turn to.
go beyond (phrasal verb) – exceed, do more than.
forthwith (adverb) – immediately, right away, without delay.
takeaway (noun) – a key point/idea/fact.
key holding (noun) – the role of entrusting or holding the key to some asset for security purposes; a service that simply put protects and supports something.
survive (verb) – outlast, outlive, hold on/exist.
test of proportionality (noun) – In the test of Proportionality the “courts will quash exercise of discretionary powers in which there is no reasonable relation between the objective which is sought to be achieved and the means used to that end, or where punishments imposed by administrative bodies or inferior courts are wholly out of proportion to the relevant misconduct”.
necessity (noun) – essential requirement, prerequisite.
utility (noun) – use, usefulness, advantage, benefit.
doctrine (noun) – principle, belief, rule.
bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
stand (noun) – attitude, stance, point of view, viewpoint.
strike down (phrasal verb) – abolish, annul, nullify (a law or regulation).
ground (noun) – reason, factor, basis.
after all (phrase) – most importantly, ultimately, basically.
concurrently (adverb) – simultaneously, at the same time.
exigency (noun) – (urgent) need, demand, urgency.
necessitate (verb) – require, need, demand.
intrusive (adjective) – personal, offensive, unwanted.
domain (noun) – field, area (of activity).
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal/ account.
undergird (verb) – provide support, bolster, reinforce/strengthen.