The Hindu Editorial (Parallel probes) – Apr 27, 2019

It is reassuring that there will be no parallel inquiries into the two sets of allegations that have rocked the Supreme Court. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Parallel probes) – Apr 27, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Parallel probes) – Apr 27, 2019:

harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
rock (verb) – stun, shock, stagger/surprise.
alleged (adjective) – claimed, professed, purported.
conspiracy (noun) – secret plan, collusion, intrigue.
subsequent (adjective) – following, ensuing, later.
affidavit (noun) – sworn statement, attestation/declaration, plea.
disgruntled (adjective) – aggrieved, dissatisfied, unhappy/disappointed.
fixer (noun) – promoter, partner, speculator.
look into (verb) – investigate, explore, enquire about.
plot (noun) – conspiracy, intrigue, secret plan.
impinge on (verb) – influence, have an effect on, encroach on..
proceedings (plural noun) – lawsuit, action, litigation.
well nigh (adverb) – almost, nearly, practically.
intermediary (noun) – mediator, conciliator, arbitrator.
nexus (noun) – connection link, association.
malign (verb) – misrepresent, abuse/defame, speak ill of.
composition (noun) – formation, structure, organization.
proximity (noun) – closeness, nearness, adjacency (in relationship).
recuse oneself (verb) – excuse oneself (a judge) from a case due to a potential conflict of interest/lack of fairness.
make way (phrase) – move aside, clear the way, stand back.
highlight (verb) – underline, underscore, emphasize.
lacuna (noun) – a gap/empty space; missing part of something.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
conflict with (verb) – dispute, disagreement, difference of opinion.
redressal (noun) – compensation, retribution/remedy; justice.
envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, forecast.
shortcomings (noun) – fault, flaw, imperfection/defect.
former (adjective) – sometime, late, as was.
dignity (noun) – seriousness, grandeur, decorum.
integrity (noun) – honesty, fairness, trustworthiness.
veracity (noun) – truthfulness, accuracy, correctness.
pursue (verb) – engage in, be occupied in, work at/follow.
sweeping (adjective) – blanket, general, unqualified/imprecise.