Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Embattled CM: On Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah,"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Embattled CM: On Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah,"

1.  Embattled

• Synonyms: Struggling, beleaguered, troubled
• Antonyms: Secure, triumphant, victorious
• Example: "The embattled Chief Minister faced criticism from all sides as the investigation unfolded."

2.  Anti-graft

• Synonyms: Anti-corruption, clean governance
• Antonyms: Corrupt, dishonest
• Example: "The anti-graft measures were introduced to curb corruption in public offices."

3.  Momentum

• Synonyms: Drive, force, impetus
• Antonyms: Stagnation, slowdown
• Example: "The anti-corruption movement gained momentum after the court ruling."

4.  Swiftly

• Synonyms: Quickly, rapidly, immediately
• Antonyms: Slowly, sluggishly
• Example: "The Special Court acted swiftly to direct an investigation into the corruption allegations."

5.  Sanction

• Synonyms: Approval, authorization, consent
• Antonyms: Disapproval, prohibition, denial
• Example: "The Governor granted sanction for the investigation to move forward."

6.  Contention

• Synonyms: Argument, claim, assertion
• Antonyms: Agreement, concession, consensus
• Example: "The Chief Minister's primary contention was that he had no role in the alleged corruption."

7.  Bias

• Synonyms: Prejudice, favoritism, partiality
• Antonyms: Impartiality, fairness, neutrality
• Example: "The Governor’s decision is being scrutinized to determine if there was any bias involved."

8.  Prosecution

• Synonyms: Legal action, trial, litigation
• Antonyms: Defense, acquittal
• Example: "The prosecution of the case will depend on the evidence gathered during the investigation."

9.  Undermine

• Synonyms: Weaken, sabotage, subvert
• Antonyms: Strengthen, support, reinforce
• Example: "The investigation is seen by some as a political move to undermine the Chief Minister’s authority."

10.  Discretion

• Synonyms: Judgment, prudence, caution
• Antonyms: Recklessness, indiscretion, imprudence
• Example: "The Governor used his discretion to allow the investigation despite opposition from the state government."