Justice in tumult – The Hindu (Nov 13, 2017)

Justice in tumult – The Hindu (Nov 13, 2017)

There is absolutely no doubt that the Chief Justice of India is the master of the roster. So, it is impossible to dispute the legal reasoning behind Chief Justice Dipak Misra’s ruling that….. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. tumult (noun) – turmoil, confusion, disorder.
2. roster (noun) –  a list of the people of a team/organisation. 
3. assert (verb) – state, proclaim, declare/announce.
4. lustre (noun) – glory, distinction, honour.
5. amidst (preposition) – amid, in the middle of; during.
6. allegation (noun) – charge/claim, assertion; complaint.
7. overrule (verb) – annul, nullify/cancel, void.
8. delineate (verb) – describe, define, outline.
9. compelling (adjective) – convincing, powerful, strong.
10. perception (noun) – discernment; understanding, feeling/thought.
11. preside over (verb) – direct, lead, conduct.
12. reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
13. converge (verb) – meet, come together, coincide.
14. flag (verb) – diminish, decrease, lessen.
15. foster (verb) – encourage, promote, strengthen.
16. fraternity (noun) – group, profession; a group of people with same job, interest and etc.
17. impartial (adjective) – unbiased, unprejudiced, neutral/non-partisan.
18. fallout (noun) – adverse results; repercussions, after-effects.
19. rift (noun) – disagreement, dispute, conflict.
20. undermine (verb) – weaken, compromise, diminish/reduce.
21. sidestep (noun) – avoid, evade, escape, elude, circumvent.
22. grim (adjective) – worrying, uninviting, concerning.
23. susceptible (adjective) – vulnerable to, liable to, prone to.
24. overshadow (verb) – dominate, overlook; outshine.
25. substantive (adjective) – important & meaningful.

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