The Hindu Opinion Article (Steering reform in clogged courts) – May 21, 2018
The spotlight was on the Bombay High Court in early May when one of its judges sat well past midnight hearing cases before the month-long summer break kicked in. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 forThe Hindu Opinion Article (Steering reform in clogged courts) – May 21, 2018.
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Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Steering reform in clogged courts) – May 21, 2018:
- steer (verb) – guide, conduct, direct/take.
- clogged (adjective) – filled up, choked, squeezed.
- kick in (phrasal verb) – come into effect.
- ad hoc (adjective) – extemporary, improvised, unprepared/impromptu.
- laudable (adjective) – praiseworthy, commendable, admirable.
- antiquated (adjective) – outdated, old-fashioned, ancient.
- adjudication (noun) – judgement, decision, verdict.
- inevitably (adverb) – automatically, certainly, definitely.
- adjournment (noun) – postponement, rescheduling, delay.
- bulge (verb) – fill out, swell, puff up.
- docket (noun) – a list of cases for hearing/trail/proceedings.
- dearth (noun) – lack, scarcity, shortage.
- empirical (adjective) – actual/real, pragmatic, practical.
- plague (verb) – afflict, torment, trouble.
- supplement (verb) – augment, increase, improve.
- optimal (adjective) – ideal, perfect, best/excellent.
- dispense (verb) – provide, give, deliver.
Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Steering reform in clogged courts) – May 21, 2018:
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