The Hindu Editorial (Quantum not a solace) – Sep 01, 2020

The penalty may be mild, but its import is quite grave. In imposing a nominal fine of one rupee on advocate Prashant Bhushan for criminal contempt of court,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Quantum not a solace) – Sep 01, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Quantum not a solace) – Sep 01, 2020:

quantum (noun) – measure, unit, amount, portion.
solace (noun) – comfort, consolation, support.
quantum of solace (phrase) – it relates to the idea that two people in a relationship have to be able to give a minimum of solace (consolation) to each other when the situation requires it; if they don’t, there is no respect left and the relationship is over; the smallest/minimum amount of compassion that two people can have.
contempt (noun) – it refers to the offence of showing disrespect to the dignity or authority of a court (& its officers).
criminal contempt (noun) – it includes any act or publication which: (i) ‘scandalises’ the court, or (ii) prejudices any judicial proceeding, or (iii) interferes with the administration of justice in any other manner.
civil contempt (noun) – it refers to the wilful disobedience of an order of any court.
sentence (noun) – judgement, verdict.
stature (noun) – reputation, status, position, standing.
expose (verb) – reveal, uncover, lay bare.
intolerant (adjective) – hypersensitive; inflexible, dogmatic, uncompromising, unforgiving, unsympathetic.
import (noun) – meaning, message, point, substance.
grave (adjective) – terrible, awful, alarming, gloomy.
nominal (adjective) – minimal, small, insignificant.
in the event of something (phrase) – if something happens.
default (noun) – non-payment, failure to pay.
serve (verb) – to spend a period in prison.
debar (verb) – exclude, ban/bar, disqualify, disallow.
bare (verb) – uncover, lay bare, unveil, unmask.
predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the property; forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
upstanding (adjective) – honest, honourable, high-minded, respectable, high-principled.
insinuation (noun) – implication, hint/indication, suggestion (of something bad).
judiciary (noun) – a branch of government in which judicial power is vested.
unpalatable (adjective) – disagreeable, unpleasant, distressing.
paint oneself into a corner (phrase) – to put oneself in a situation that is difficult to escape.
look for (phrasal verb) – search for, try to find, seek.
way out (phrase) – solution, way of escape.
seek (verb) – ask for, demand, request.
apology (noun) – expression of regret.
quietus (noun) – (something that has a peaceful) conclusion/end/dissolution.
oblige (verb) – help, assist, do someone a service, do someone a favour.
place something above (phrase) – consider something more important than another.
bona fides (noun) – rationality, logic, justifiability, defensibility, authenticity, correctness.
conscience (noun) – moral sense, inner voice; values/principles.
face-saving (adjective) – something is done in order to preserve reputation/dignity.
heed (verb) – pay attention to, take notice of, listen to, notice.
Attorney General (noun) – The chief legal advisor/officer of a nation (state).
wise (adjective) – sensible, prudent, rational/logical, well advised, well thought out.
counsel (noun) – advice, guidance, direction, instruction (given formally).
magnanimity (noun) – big-heartedness, generosity, humanity, kindness.
bona fide (adjective) – legitimate, legal, genuine, real, authentic.
guilty (adjective) – culpable, at fault, responsible for misconduct, responsible, accountable.
set store by (phrase) – to consider that something is very important; to think that something is valuable.
standing (noun) – position, good reputation, status, stature.
in the eyes of (phrase) – in the view of; in the opinion of.
sustenance (noun) – means of support, support, maintenance.
majesty (noun) – dignity, nobleness, magnificence, grandeur, grandness.
dignity (noun) – nobleness, majesty, augustness, lordliness.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually.
at stake (phrase) – at risk, at issue, in question.
far more (phrase) – a lot more, much more.
take up (phrasal verb) – become involved in, engage in, take part in; accept, say yes to, agree to.
on its own motion (phrase) – suo motu (Latin legal term); In law, it describes an act of authority taken without formal prompting from another party.
for instance (phrase) – as an example.
defence (noun) – vindication, support, justification, explanation.
characterise (verb) – represent, describe, outline, depict, portray.
aggravate (verb) – increase, worsen, exacerbate; annoy, irritate.
reasoning (noun) – (logical & sensible) thinking, thought, contemplation, pondering.
conduct (noun) – behaviour, way of behaving, performance.
marshal (verb) – arrange, organize, mobilize; lead, guide.
embroil (verb) – involve, entangle, mix up.
proceedings (noun) – legal action, prosecution, lawsuit.
fate (verb) – be destined, be predestined, be preordained.
shine a light (phrase) – to examine something more precisely in order to make it more clear.
rather than (phrase) – instead of.
contemnor (noun) – a person who shows contempt on someone/something.
purge (verb) – clear out, remove, get rid of, dismiss, absolve.
come across (phrasal verb) – seem, appear, look; be perceived, be understood, be comprehended.
inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, unpreventable.
apologise (verb) – say sorry, express regret, make an apology, ask forgiveness, beg pardon.