The Hindu Editorial (Lokpal, at last) – Mar 19, 2019

The selection of Justice P.C. Ghose as the first Lokpal has come after an unjustified delay of five years. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Lokpal, at last) – Mar 19, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Lokpal, at last) – Mar 19, 2019:

1. at last (phrase) – finally, in the end, at long last.
2. graft (noun) – corruption, bribery.
3. nevertheless (adverb) – in spite of that, notwithstanding, however.
4. ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
5. ombudsman (noun) – an governmental official investigating citizen’s complaints on its (government) authority. defender, guardian.
6. enact (verb) – make law, authorize, approve.
7. credit (noun) – commendation, acclaim, praise.
8. barring (preposition) – except for, with the exception of, discounting.
9. lack of (noun) – absence, shortage, dearth.
10. political will (noun) – political intention/desire (to complete a scheme/project even if it is not admired/welcomed in the beginning).
11. stern (adjective) – strict, severe, stringent.
12. ultimatum (noun) – order, rule, decree/command.
13. eminent (adjective) – distinguished, renowned, esteemed.
14. jurist (noun) – an expert in law.
15. pertain to (verb) – concern, relate to, be connected with.
16. viable (adjective) – feasible, practical, applicable.
17. redress (verb) – rectify, correct, resolve.
18. sanction (verb) – authorize, permit, allow.
19. prosecution (noun) – legal action, legal proceeding, litigation.
20. full-fledged (adjective) – fully, developed, fully established.
21. unrealistic (adjective) – impractical, idealistic, unworkable.
22. live up to (verb) – satisfy, fulfil, achieve.

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