The Hindu Opinion Article (Master of the next steps) – Apr 25, 2018

In an unprecedented move, seven Opposition parties finally initiated the process to impeach the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Dipak Misra. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Opinion Article (Master of the next steps) – Apr 25, 2018.

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Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Master of the next steps) – Apr 25, 2018:

impeachment (noun) – the act of charging/accusing (a public official) with a crime done while in office (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
pertain (verb) – concern, relate to, be connected with.
arbitrary (adjective) – irrational/illogical, unjustifiable, personal (whim/choice).
roster (noun) – a list of the people of a team/organisation.
uphold (verb) – endorse, justify; defend/champion.
strike down (phrasal verb) – abolish, annul, nullify (a law or regulation).
angel (noun) – a person of perfect conduct. a person of flawless behaviour (with high morality).
fallible (adjective) – imperfect, failing, unerring.
last resort (phrase) – a final thing/person helps when all else has failed; final hope.
authoritarianism (noun) – autocracy, fascism, totalitarianism/draconianism.
antithetic (adjective) – directly opposed to, contrary to, incompatible with.
sworn enemies (noun) – people who will always dislike each other.
monarch (noun) – sovereign, a supreme, sole ruler, king/queen.
cherry-pick (verb) – pick and choose selectively.
jurisprudence (noun) – body of laws/rules; legal system.
discretion (noun) – choice, option, preference/disposition.
ultra vires (noun) – Latin, literally ‘beyond the powers’.
Master of the Rolls (phrase) – The most important judge who presides over the Court of Appeal.
bearing (noun) – relevance, significance, connection/relation.
malice (noun) – hostility, hatred, revenge.
in the wake of (phrase) – aftermath, as a consequence of, as a result of.