The Hindu Editorial (Hard justice) – Oct 09, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of conservative-leaning judge Brett Kavanaugh, by a vote of 50-48, and he was sworn in as a ninth justice of the Supreme Court (SCOTUS). For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Hard justice) – Oct 09, 2018.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Hard justice) – Oct 09, 2018:
- conservative-leaning (adjective) – right leaning; having beliefs & views like right-wing/traditionalist.
- furore (noun) – commotion, turmoil, agitation.
- level (verb) – point/aim (a accusation/criticism).
- come forward (phrasal verb) – volunteer, step forward.
- predetermined (adjective) – deliberate, intentional, considered.
- constraint (noun) – restriction, impediment, obstacle.
- contentious (adjective) – controversial, disputable, debatable.
- jurisprudence (noun) – body of laws/rules; legal system.
- tilt (noun) – inclination, leaning, change ( in favour of someone).
- liberal (adjective) – (in a political context) progressive, reformist, left-wing.
- brink (noun) – edge/verge/end (of something).
- epoch (noun) – era, period, time.
- herald (verb) – signal, indicate, announce/portend.
- rollback (noun) – reduction, cut, decrease.
- ethnic (adjective) – relating to a population subgroup (cultural, national, traditional/folk) with a common national or cultural tradition.
- assault weapon (noun) – assault rifle; It is originally built for military special operations as a fully automatic/semiautomatic weapon/firearm.
- teeth (noun) – genuine power.
- go against (phrasal verb) – oppose, disagree, resist.
- tenet (noun) – principle, belief, doctrine/rule.
- imply (verb) – say indirectly, suggest, hint.
- immune (adjective) – protected from, secure against, exempt from.
- prosecution (verb) – legal action, legal proceeding, litigation.
- impeachment (noun) – the act of charging/accusing (a public official) with a crime done while in office (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
- stand by (phrasal verb) – support, stand up for, uphold/defend.
- win back (verb) – regain/recover, reclaim, get back.
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