Vocabulary from the THE HINDU Editorial : "Step down: On upholding the integrity of SEBI"

Vocabulary from the THE HINDU Editorial : "Step down: On upholding the integrity of SEBI"

1.       Scrutiny

o    Synonyms: Examination, inspection, review

o    Antonyms: Neglect, disregard, overlook

o    Example: "The company’s financial records came under scrutiny after the audit revealed inconsistencies."

2.      Bias

o    Synonyms: Prejudice, favoritism, partiality

o    Antonyms: Impartiality, fairness, neutrality

o    Example: "The judge was removed from the case due to a potential bias in favor of the defendant."

3.      Conflict of interest

o    Synonyms: Compromise, incompatibility, discord

o    Antonyms: Harmony, agreement, accord

o    Example: "Her role as both a board member and consultant presented a clear conflict of interest."

4.      Oversight

o    Synonyms: Supervision, monitoring, control

o    Antonyms: Negligence, omission, inattention

o    Example: "The project failed due to a lack of proper oversight."

5.      Robust

o    Synonyms: Strong, sturdy, resilient

o    Antonyms: Weak, fragile, feeble

o    Example: "The company has developed a robust system to handle customer complaints."

6.     Malfeasance

o    Synonyms: Wrongdoing, misconduct, corruption

o    Antonyms: Integrity, honesty, rectitude

o    Example: "The politician was accused of malfeasance in office after misusing public funds."

7.      Ramifications

o    Synonyms: Consequences, repercussions, effects

o    Antonyms: Causes, origins, sources

o    Example: "The decision to cut funding has serious ramifications for the future of the project."

8.     Statutory

o    Synonyms: Legal, lawful, regulated

o    Antonyms: Illegal, unlawful, unauthorized

o    Example: "The statutory requirements must be met before the project can proceed."

9.     Integrity

o    Synonyms: Honesty, probity, rectitude

o    Antonyms: Dishonesty, corruption, deceit

o    Example: "Maintaining the integrity of the data is crucial for the credibility of the research."

10.  Dormant

o    Synonyms: Inactive, latent, quiescent

o    Antonyms: Active, operational, functioning

o    Example: "The volcano has been dormant for centuries, but scientists are monitoring it closely."