The Hindu Editorial (Dangerous precedent) – Oct 01, 2019
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Dangerous precedent) – Oct 01, 2019:
- precedent (noun) – previous example/instance, prior instance, exemplar.
- graft (noun) – corruption, bribery, unlawful practices, underhand means.
- decriminalise (verb) – make legal, legitimate, validate.
- conviction (noun) – sentence, judgement, verdict.
- seldom (adverb) – hardly, rarely, almost never.
- convict (verb) – sentence, find guilty, declare guilty.
- misappropriate (verb) – embezzle, expropriate, swindle, steal/thieve.
- milch cow (noun) – A cow kept for milking; figuratively a cash cow.
- uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
- brazen (adjective) – bold and shameless; unashamed, unabashed.
- disregard (noun) – indifference, inattention, heedlessness, carelessness.
- prevail (verb) – exist, be in existence, be present, be prevalent.
- entail (verb) – cause, result in, produce.
- norm (noun) – standard, convention, regulation.
- amount to (verb) – be regarded as, be equivalent/equal to, be tantamount to.
- prevalent (adjective) – widespread, usual/common, ubiquitous/ordinary.
- offence (noun) – crime, illegal/unlawful act, wrongdoing.
- go against the grain (phrase) – contrary to the natural inclination; different from what is normal/natural.
- malady (noun) – serious problem.
- impinge on (verb) – influence, have an effect on, encroach on.
- by virtue of (phrase) – because of, on account of, by reason of.
- swear in (phrasal verb) – admit into office, inaugurate, introduce (into office).
- perception (noun) – impression, feeling understanding.
- partisan (adjective) – biased, prejudiced, one-sided, preferential.
- bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
- strain (verb) – damage, impair, overburden.
- credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, integrity.
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