The Hindu Editorial (At last, a scheme) – May 16, 2018

Now that the Karnataka election is over, the Centre has finally mustered the courage to submit a draft scheme in the Supreme Court to implement the final decision on. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (At last, a scheme) – May 16, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (At last, a scheme) – May 16, 2018:

basin (noun) – the portion of land drained by a river and its tributaries (branch rivers).
muster (verb) – gather together, summon up, rally (a response).
apportion (verb) – share out, divide out, allocate/distribute.
riparian (adjective) – located on the bank of a river.
tier (noun) – level, step, grade (of a structure/system).
compliance (noun) – obedience to, accordance with, adherence to.
binding (adjective) – irrevocable, unalterable, permanent.
ambiguous (adjective) – arguable, debatable, questionable.
enabling clause (noun) – a clause/statute that gives someone the authority to take decisions or force something into effect.
stand-off (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, impasse (in a dispute/conflict).
allay (verb) – reduce, decrease, lessen.
appreh ension (noun) – concern, doubt/qualm, misgiving.
partisan (adjective) – biased, prejudiced, one-sided.
say (noun) – voice, influence, authority.
envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, imagine/envision.
irrigation (noun) – the process of (artificially) supplying water to farm land to grow crops & plants.
composition (noun) – formation, structure, organization.
autonomy (noun) – self-government, independence, freedom.
drag on (phrasal verb) – persist, continue/extend, be protracted.
adjudication (noun) – judgement, decision, verdict.
contour (noun) – outline, shape, form.
entrust (verb) – assign, give the responsibility for, charge with a responsibility/trust.

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