The Hindu Editorial (A change for the better) – May 20, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (A change for the better) – May 20, 2023:

1. a change for the better (phrase) – an improvement in the situation/condition.
2. judiciary (noun) – a branch of government in which judicial power is vested.
3. move (noun) – action, activity, step, measure .
4. escalation (noun) – increase, intensification, aggravation, exacerbation.
5. regime (noun) – government.
6. confrontation (noun) – clash, fight, conflict, tussle, skirmish.
7. tenure (noun) – term, time, period (in office).
8. consideration (noun) – factor, point, matter, concern, issue.
9. at work (phrase) – in action; operating; to b having an effect.
10. marked (adjective) – significant, noticeable, distinct, apparent, evident, glaring.
11. decline (noun) – reduction, decrease, lessening.
12. fulmination (noun) – protest, objection, complaint.
13. collegium (noun) – The collegium system is the one in which the Chief Justice of India and a forum of four senior most judges of the Supreme Court recommend appointments & transfers of judges. There is no mention of the collegium in the Constitution of India.
14. tone down (phrasal verb) – moderate, mitigate, temper, soften, restrain, contain, control.
15. penchant (noun) – preference, inclination, proclivity, predisposition, disposition, leaning, tendency.
16. inaction (noun) – inactivity, passivity, apathy, negligence, disregard.
17. thaw (noun) – an increase in friendliness.
18. frosty (adjective) – unfriendly, inhospitable/unwelcoming, hostile.
19. the executive (noun) – the executive is a branch of government which enforces the law as written by the legislature and interpreted by the judiciary.
20. vocal (adjective) – vociferous, outspoken, forthright; relating to someone who expresses his/her views frankly.
21. indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.
22. flawed (adjective) – defective, faulty, distorted, inaccurate.
23. in need of (phrase) – needing (something).
24. reform (noun) – improvement, betterment, refinement, rectification, correction.
25. tend (verb) – incline, lean, gravitate, be drawn.
26. voice (verb) – express, articulate, communicate, convey.
27. trenchant (adjective) – vigorous, forceful, strong.
28. befitting (adjective) – appropriate, suitable, apt.
29. hold (verb) – have, occupy, be in a post/job.
30. portfolio (noun) – the area of responsibility (department) assigned to a Minister.
31. superior (adjective) – predominant, distinguished, exceptional, unequalled.
32. play a role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
33. make public (phrase) – publicize, publish, make known.
34. intelligence (noun) – (military/political) information, facts, details, particulars.
35. deem (verb) – consider, regard as, see, view.
36. accommodate (verb) – adjust, adapt, attune, accustom, integrate, come to terms with, come to accept.
37. profile (noun) – public perception, persona, role, identity.
38. due (adjective) – expected, anticipated, scheduled for.
39. around the corner (phrase) – close by, nearby, forthcoming.
40. stint (noun) – period in office; period, time, spell, term, turn.
41. observation (noun) – consideration, awareness; opinion, thought.
42. resolution (noun) – solution, settlement, conclusion, decision.
43. Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) (noun) – a guideline for selection of high court judges.
44. emphasise (verb) – underscore, underline, highlight, stress, call/draw attention to.
45. moot (verb) – put forward, introduce, present.
46. committee (noun) – commission, panel, advisory body.
47. accord (verb) – give, present, grant, confer on.
48. pursue (verb) – engage in, take part in, be occupied in, participate in (an activity).
49. impression (noun) – understanding, feeling, discernment, judgement, recognition/realization; interpretation, perception.
50. absolute (adjective) – complete, total, full; unconditional, unlimited, unrestrained.

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