👀DAILY HINDU EDITORIAL WORD BYTES - 1--> 5 MAY👀

💥Daily Word Bytes - 1  from editorial - Poll Position💥

cite (verb) – refer to, mention, allude to/point to.
Hindu Editorial usage : Citing the Karnataka poll to delay the Cauvery scheme is a poor excuse

reluctant (adjective) – opposed to, against; unwilling, averse.
Hindu Editorial usage : That it was extremely reluctant to take a decision which could have electoral repercussions in Karnataka

repercussions (noun) – consequence, outcome, result, effect.
Hindu Editorial usage : That it was extremely reluctant to take a decision which could have electoral repercussions in Karnataka

laughable (adjective) – ridiculous, absurd, irrational.
Hindu Editorial usage : which goes to the polls on May 12, is well known. But the Attorney General’s explanation that the draft scheme could not be readied because the Prime Minister and other ministers were busy “travelling” in Karnataka is laughable

expediency (noun) – convenience, advantage, benefit/gain.
Hindu Editorial usage : While the world of politics is sometimes ruled more by expediency than law, the Centre has cut a sorry figure by admitting in court that its leaders are too preoccupied with an election campaign to fulfil a court directive

cut a sorry figure (phrase) – to be ashamed.
Hindu Editorial usage : While the world of politics is sometimes ruled more by expediency than law, the Centre has cut a sorry figure by admitting in court that its leaders are too preoccupied with an election campaign to fulfil a court directive

contempt (noun) – disrespect, disregard, neglect.
Hindu Editorial usage : That the Attorney General asked for the contempt petition to be taken up a day after the Karnataka election gives the game away.

give away (phrasal verb) – reveal, disclose, divulge.
Hindu Editorial usage : That the Attorney General asked for the contempt petition to be taken up a day after the Karnataka election gives the game away.

untenable (adjective) – undefendable, unarguable, unjustified.
Hindu Editorial usage : There are several reasons why the Centre’s stand is legally untenable and morally wrong.

statutory (adjective) – mandatory, compulsory, binding.
Hindu Editorial usage : First and foremost, the framing of a scheme to implement a river water tribunal’s award is the Centre’s statutory obligation, 

obligation (noun) – duty, commitment, responsibility.
Hindu Editorial usage : First and foremost, the framing of a scheme to implement a river water tribunal’s award is the Centre’s statutory obligation, 

weigh (verb) – evaluate, assess. analyse/measure.
Hindu Editorial usage : it is not open to the government to weigh its political or electoral implications in the face of such a deadline

in the face of (phrase) – when confronted with, despite/notwithstanding, regardless of.
Hindu Editorial usage : it is not open to the government to weigh its political or electoral implications in the face of such a deadline

for good measure (phrase) – as an extra, in addition, besides/as well.
Hindu Editorial usage : It added for good measure that no extension of time would be granted on any ground.

on the eve of (phrase) – a period or day before an important event.
Hindu Editorial usage : Yet, on the eve of the expiry of the deadline, the Union government chose to file an application seeking three more months. 

composition (noun) – formation, structure, organization.
Hindu Editorial usage : had also cited the differences of opinion among the States over the composition of the proposed mechanism

a ring of truth (phrase) – used to refer to a statement as true.
Hindu Editorial usage : There was at least a ring of truth to this, given that consulting the parties over the composition of the scheme was necessary to frame it. 

bona fides (noun) – legal acceptability, authenticity, correctness.
Hindu Editorial usage : Even then, the Supreme Court was unimpressed; it had asked the Centre to prove its bona fides by submitting a draft scheme on May 3. 

bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
Hindu Editorial usage :  That it not only failed to do so, but also chose to cite the Prime Minister’s preoccupation with the campaign is bound to raise questions about its commitment to impartial governance and its disdain for judicial orders.

impartial (adjective) – neutral, non-partisan, equitable/fair.
Hindu Editorial usage :  That it not only failed to do so, but also chose to cite the Prime Minister’s preoccupation with the campaign is bound to raise questions about its commitment to impartial governance and its disdain for judicial orders.

disdain (noun) – contempt, disrespect/dishonour, indifference.
Hindu Editorial usage :  That it not only failed to do so, but also chose to cite the Prime Minister’s preoccupation with the campaign is bound to raise questions about its commitment to impartial governance and its disdain for judicial orders.

persuade (verb) – convince, assure, make certain.
Hindu Editorial usage : The Centre’s attitude suggests that it hopes to persuade the court that a degree of political expediency in the light of the election is normal and acceptable.

in the light of (phrase) – considering, taking into account, keeping in mind.
Hindu Editorial usage : The Centre’s attitude suggests that it hopes to persuade the court that a degree of political expediency in the light of the election is normal and acceptable.

prospects (noun) – future, chances/opportunities, possibilities.
Hindu Editorial usage : Clearly, it is not as keen on proving its own bona fides as it is on improving its prospects in Karnataka.