The Hindu Editorial (Rough road) – Apr 22, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Rough road) – Apr 22, 2019

The investigation report of Special Counsel Robert Mueller is unlikely to end the scandal around Russian interference in the 2016… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Rough road) – Apr 22, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Rough road) – Apr 22, 2019:

  1. scandal (noun) – impropriety, misconduct, wrongdoing.
  2. interference (noun) – intervention, meddling, unwarranted involvement.
  3. rock (verb) – stun, shock, stagger/surprise.
  4. redacted (adjective) – edited or censored, particularly of sensitive information before publication for legal/security reasons.
  5. indict (verb) – charge with, accuse of, prosecute for.
  6. exonerate (verb) – release, clear, acquit/discharge.
  7. sweeping (adjective) – decisive, thorough, complete/extensive.
  8. systematic (adjective) – structured/methodical, planned, routine.
  9. in favour of (phrase) – in support of, to the advantage of, for all, approving of.
  10. dump (verb) – abandon, desert, leave.
  11. conspire (verb) – plot, collaborate, intrigue.
  12. emphatic (adjective) – definite, strong, conclusive/decisive (of a result).
  13. damning (adjective) – reproachful, critical/condemnatory, fault-finding.
  14. undermine (verb) – weaken, spoil, damage.
  15. shut (verb) – close, block, prevent.
  16. integrity (noun) – honesty, fairness, trustworthiness.
  17. radical (adjective) – leftist, left-wing, socialist.
  18. subpoena (noun) – it means a written order that commands someone to appear in court to give evidence; order, writ, summons.
  19. call for (phrasal verb) – require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
  20. impeachment (noun) – the act of charging or accusing (a public official) with a crime done while in office.
  21. proceedings (plural noun) – lawsuit, action, litigation.

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The Hindu Editorial (Rough road) - Apr 22, 2019

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