The Hindu Editorial (Homeward bound?) – Dec 13, 2018

The judicial order in the United Kingdom allowing the extradition of businessman Vijay Mallya marks a rare victory for India in getting back a fugitive from the law from another jurisdiction. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Homeward bound?) – Dec 13, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Homeward bound?) – Dec 13, 2018:

homeward bound (adjective) – traveling towards home.
extradition (noun) – The action of surrendering/handing over a fugitive (a person who has escaped from being confined/accused of crime) from one jurisdiction to another by mutual agreements between the two countries. deportation, handover, expulsion.
flee (verb) – run away, take flight, escape.
fugitive (adjective) – escaping, runaway, fleeing.
throes (plural noun) – agony, pain, suffering/torment.
raging (adjective) – extreme, huge, severe.
tussle (noun) – fight, skirmish/scuffle; quarrel.
proceedings (plural noun) – lawsuit, action, litigation.
susceptibility (noun) – vulnerability, sensitivity, openness.
perception (noun) – insight, understanding, discernment.
score (verb) – get, gain/win, chalk up.
adverse (adjective) – dangerous, unfavourable, disadvantageous.
appalling (adjective) – dreadful, very bad, awful, terrible.
inmate (noun) – prisoner, convict, captive.
prima facie (adverb/adjective) – something (first impression) considered as right until proved.
categorical (adjective) – clear, thorough, explicit/definite.
defraud (verb) – swindle, cheat, deceive.
consortium (noun) – union, league, syndicate/corporation.
defunct (adjective) – no longer existing, inoperative, non-functioning.
buy time (phrase) – delay, linger, waste time.
portray (verb) – outline, descrbe, characterize/present.
reinforce (verb) – strengthen, support/underpin, bolster up.
predicament (noun) – confused/complicated situation, trouble, difficulty.
profligate (adjective) – irresponsible, reckless; corrupt.
flamboyant (adjective) – colourful, bright, rich.
disbursement (noun) – spending, expending, paying out.
liability (noun) – financial obligation, debt, indebtedness.
money-laundering (noun) – a secret act of moving illegally acquired funds into legal bank accounts or investments.
submit (verb) – agree/accede, conform, comply.