The Hindu Editorial (Missing the wood) – Jan 04, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Missing the wood) – Jan 04, 2020:

1. missing the wood (for the trees) (phrase) – missing the bigger picture because they are too focused on the details.
2. denounce (verb) – condemn, criticize, attack, censure/castigate.
3. call upon (phrasal verb) – demand, require, ask formally.
4. repeal (verb) – cancel, reverse, nullify.
5. disquiet (noun) – distress, unease, worry/concern.
6. competent (adjective) – suitable, appropriate; proficient.
7. reflect on (phrasal verb) – think about, contemplate, consider/mull over.
8. secular (adjective) – non-religious.
9. enshrine (verb) – to enclose in, preserve, treasure, protect (as valuable).
10. set the stage for (phrase) – prepare the circumstances for beginning of something.
11. confrontation (noun) – struggle, conflict, fight.
12. disinclination (noun) – unwillingness, opposition, objection.
13. in this regard (phrase) – in connection with the aspect/consideration/point referred earlier.
14. patently (adverb) – obviously, clearly, apparently/without doubt.
15. discriminatory (adjective) – prejudicial, biased, unfair.
16. implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
17. speak out (or up) (phrasal verb) – speak publicly, speak openly, speak boldly, speak one’s mind.
18. repeal (noun) – cancellation, abrogation, withdrawal.
19. underpinning (noun) – nucleus, kernel, basis/fundamental, core (ideas/motives).
20. competence (noun) – (legal) authority, power, control.
21. referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
22. admissibility (noun) – the quality of being acceptable/valid.
23. ultimately (adverb) – eventually, in the end, essentially.
24. voice (verb) – express, make public, state/declare.
25. ill-advised (adjective) – ill-considered, misguided, injudicious.
26. haul up (phrasal verb) – compel, force someone to appear in a court for trial/criticism.

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