The Hindu Editorial (Something special) – Aug 20, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Something special) – Aug 20, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two day visit to Thimphu affirmed a long-standing tradition between India and Bhutan,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Something special) – Aug 20, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Something special) – Aug 20, 2019:

have a good thing going (phrase) – have things arranged to one’s benefit; to be involved in something that is successful and gives you benefits.
tenure (noun) – term, period, time.
hydropower (noun) – power derived from the energy of falling water or fast running water.
build on (phrasal verb) – establish, set up, originate.
closeness (noun) – the quality of affection or intimacy.
hallmark (noun) – mark, indication, sure sign.
unequivocal (adjective) – unambiguous, unmistakable; straightforward, categorical.
flinch (verb) – shy away, recoil, shrink, pull back.
drive out (verb) – expel, remove, oust.
plateau (noun) – an area of highland, high plain; flat terrain that is raised significantly above the surrounding area.
symbiotic (adjective) – agreeing, collaborating, collective.
nurture (verb) – encourage, promote, foster.
exemplary (adjective) – very good, perfect, ideal.
take for granted (phrase) – fail to properly appreciate (someone), especially as a result of over closeness/familiarity/attachment.
come under (phrasal verb) – be subjected to.
strain (noun) – pressure, stress, demand/burden.
address (verb) – attend to, tackle, deal with.
hold up (phrasal verb) – support, bolster up, buttress.
levy (verb) – impose, charge, demand.
look beyond (verb) – anticipate, look forward, try to think, plan further than something.
tie (noun) – bond, association, union.
assiduously (adverb) – diligently, carefully, meticulously.