The Hindu Editorial (Strange turn) – Mar 09, 2019
Mediation, especially when it is at the instance of a court, is a welcome option for those embroiled in protracted civil disputes.For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Strange turn) – Mar 09, 2019.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Strange turn) – Mar 09, 2019:
- incongruous (adjective) – inappropriate, unsuitable; contrasting.
- mediation (noun) – conciliation, arbitration, reconciliation.
- embroil (verb) – involve, entangle/enmesh, catch/mix up.
- protracted (adjective) – very long, lengthy, prolonged.
- compromise (noun) – something insignificant given to stop criticism; concession, adjustment.
- aggrieved (adjective) – distressed, upset, unhappy.
- ripe for (adjective) – ready, fit, suitable.
- tear down (phrasal verb) – demolish, knock down, pull down.
- fanatic (noun) – extremist, radical/sectarian, chauvinist.
- intractable (adjective) – unmanageable, uncontrollable, ungovernable.
- revive (verb) – reintroduce, relaunch, bring back.
- due process (noun) – fair treatment (per established principles & procedures).
- rule_of_law (phrase) – it is described as “a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and private, including the State itself, are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards.
- window (noun) – opportunity/chance, interval/time; opening.
- spirit (noun) – real/true meaning, intention, essence.
- vitiate (verb) – spoil, impair, destroy.
- ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
- give up (phrasal verb) – renounce, forgo, abandon.
- adverse (adjective) – dangerous, unfavourable, disadvantageous.
- the body politic (noun) – all citizens of a nation collectively.
- secular (adjective) – non-religious, worldly, earthly.
- fabric (noun) – the basic structure, system, framework.
- revanchist (adjective) – rightist, conservatist, right wing.
- invader (noun) – attacker, intruder; a person invades a country.
- festering (adjective) – fuming, simmering, smouldering, brewing (suppressed distress)
- render (verb) – deliver hand down, give/announce (a judgement/verdict).
- title (noun) – ownership of, proprietorship of, right to.
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