Supreme Court's Stark Warning on AI in Judiciary
Vocabulary from this Editorial
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Synonyms: teems, proliferates, flourishes
"The forest <b>abounds</b> with wildlife, especially after the monsoon season."
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Synonyms: responsibility, liability, answerability
"Public officials must maintain high standards of <b>accountability</b> for their actions."
A warning or reprimand from someone in authority.
Synonyms: warning, reprimand, rebuke
"The teacher gave the student an <b>admonition</b> for repeatedly disrupting the class."
State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Synonyms: declared, affirmed, contended
"He <b>asserted</b> his innocence despite the mounting evidence against him."
Be a part of a whole; form or make up.
Synonyms: comprises, forms, makes up
"Several small errors can <b>constitute</b> a significant problem."
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Synonyms: placement, distribution, stationing
"The <b>deployment</b> of new security measures significantly improved safety."
The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.
Synonyms: prudence, judgment, caution
"The judge exercised his <b>discretion</b> in imposing a lighter sentence."
Causing interruption or disturbance.
Synonyms: disturbing, unsettling, troublesome
"The introduction of electric vehicles has been a <b>disruptive</b> force in the automotive industry."
In a forceful way; without doubt.
Synonyms: forcefully, assertively, decisively
"She <b>emphatically</b> denied any involvement in the scandal."
Relating to existence, especially human existence.
Synonyms: ontological, fundamental, intrinsic
"The threat of climate change poses an <b>existential</b> crisis for humanity."
Invented or concocted, typically with deceitful intent.
Synonyms: fictitious, forged, concocted
"The suspect presented a <b>fabricated</b> alibi to the police."
About to happen or appear; readily available.
Synonyms: upcoming, approaching, imminent
"The details of the <b>forthcoming</b> policy changes will be announced next week."
Form a mental image or concept of; conceive of, often implying something unreal.
Synonyms: envisioned, fantasized, concocted
"She had <b>imagined</b> a perfect holiday, but reality was quite different."
Absolutely necessary; essential.
Synonyms: essential, crucial, vital
"A strong internet connection is <b>indispensable</b> for remote work."
The action or process of combining two or more things in an effective way.
Synonyms: combination, fusion, incorporation
"The <b>integration</b> of new technologies into the curriculum improved learning outcomes."
An extremely small amount.
Synonyms: speck, shred, scintilla
"There wasn't an <b>iota</b> of truth in his entire statement."
A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.
Synonyms: error, mistake, oversight
"A brief <b>lapse</b> in judgment led to the costly error."
Unacceptable or improper behaviour, especially by a professional person.
Synonyms: wrongdoing, impropriety, malpractice
"The doctor was suspended for professional <b>misconduct</b>."
An unintentional failure to notice or do something; or the action of supervising.
Synonyms: mistake, omission, error
"Due to an <b>oversight</b>, a crucial detail was missed in the report."
Full of danger or risk.
Synonyms: dangerous, hazardous, risky
"Crossing the war-torn region proved to be a <b>perilous</b> journey."
Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
Synonyms: unstable, shaky, insecure
"The climber found himself in a <b>precarious</b> position on the cliff edge."
Formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority.
Synonyms: forbid, ban, disallow
"The new regulations <b>prohibit</b> smoking in all public buildings."
(Of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
Synonyms: deep, intense, extreme
"The accident had a <b>profound</b> impact on his life."
In a way that expresses regret; unfortunately.
Synonyms: unfortunately, lamentably, sadly
"<b>Regrettably</b>, we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances."
Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
Synonyms: false, fake, bogus
"The detective quickly identified the <b>spurious</b> claims made by the witness."
Severe or bare in appearance or outline; sharply delineated.
Synonyms: severe, harsh, grim
"The <b>stark</b> reality of the situation began to sink in."
(Of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
Synonyms: strict, rigorous, demanding
"The company adopted <b>stringent</b> quality control measures."
In a way that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen; openly and honestly.
Synonyms: openly, clearly, candidly
"The government promised to handle the funds <b>transparently</b>."
In a way that leaves no doubt; unambiguously.
Synonyms: unambiguously, clearly, definitely
"She stated <b>unequivocally</b> that she would not support the proposal."
Not fully explored or understood.
Synonyms: unexplored, unplumbed, mysterious
"The depths of the ocean remain largely <b>unfathomed</b>."
Not justified or authorized.
Synonyms: unjustified, groundless, baseless
"The criticism was completely <b>unwarranted</b> and unfair."
Not valid or legally binding.
Synonyms: invalid, null, inoperative
"The contract was declared <b>void</b> due to a legal technicality."
Phrasal Verbs
To depend on with full trust or confidence.
"We often <i>rely on</i> technology to simplify our daily tasks."
To accidentally reveal information; to fail to keep a secret or an opportunity.
"He accidentally <i>let slip</i> the news about their engagement during the meeting."
To annul or overturn a legal decision; to reserve something for a particular purpose.
"The higher court decided to <i>set aside</i> the previous judgment due to new evidence."
To assume control of something.
"The new manager will <i>take over</i> responsibilities from next month."
To cause something to happen.
"The recent reforms are expected to <i>bring about</i> significant positive changes."
To prepare a draft or a formal plan or document.
"The legal team was asked to <i>draw up</i> a detailed contract for the new partnership."
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