The Hindu Editorial (Disquieting decision) – Jan 12, 2019
The removal of Alok Verma as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation is a disconcerting denouement to an unseemly episode. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Disquieting decision) – Jan 12, 2019.
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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Disquieting decision) – Jan 12, 2019:
- disquieting (adjective) – horrible, awful, disgusting/upsetting.
- tussle (noun) – fight, skirmish/scuffle; quarrel.
- unseemly (adjective) – improper, inappropriate, undignified.
- echelon (noun) – level, rank, grade (in an organization).
- disconcerting (adjective) – discomfiting, unsettling, disturbing.
- denouement (noun) – finale, outcome, result.
- couch (verb) – express, frame, formulate.
- even-handed (adjective) – fair, equitable, impartial.
- incumbent (noun) – a person who is holding an office or position; officer, office-holder, office-bearer.
- reinstatement (noun) – restoration, return to a former position, return to power.
- unconditional (adjective) – unquestioning, unreserved, unequivocal/absolute.
- divest (verb) – deprive, strip, dispossess/relieve of (power).
- dissenting (adjective) – disagreeing, objecting, differing/opposing.
- on the ground (phrase) – in a situation/place where things are happening really/practically.
- prima facie (adverb/adjective) – something (first impression) considered as right until proved.
- untenable (adjective) – undefendable, unjustified, unacceptable.
- standpoint (noun) – point of view, perspective, outlook.
- implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
- precedent (noun) – previous example/instance, prior instance, exemplar.
- adverse (noun) – dangerous, unfavourable, disadvantageous.
- unseat (verb) – remove from office, depose, dethrone.
- bipartisan (adjective) – involving cooperation between two (opposite & big) political parties.
- envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, forecast.
- thwart (verb) – prevent, block, impede/hinder.
- stratagem (noun) – plan, tactic, course of action.
- institutional crisis (noun ) – a problem in the routine function of an institution/establishment/system.
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