The Hindu Editorial (All in the name) – Jun 23, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (All in the name) – Jun 23, 2018

Skopje has resolved a festering dispute with Athens over the name of the Balkan nation that emerged following the disintegration of Yugoslavia. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (All in the name) – Jun 23, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (All in the name) – Jun 23, 2018:

festering (adjective) – septic; relating to a problem which is becoming worse or more intense due to long time negligence.
rechristen (verb) – rename, re-designate, relabel.
veto (verb) – eject, turn down, dismiss.
bloc (noun) – alliance, association, union/group.
lock horns (phrase) – quarrel, disagree, engage in fight.
proclaim (verb) – declare, announce, publicize/make known.
evocative (adjective) – expressive, powerful; reminiscent/suggestive.
deadlock (noun) – impasse, stalemate, stand-off.
handsome (adjective) – substantial, considerable, sizeable/large.
appreh ension (noun) – concern, doubt/qualm, misgiving.
heighten (verb) – intensify, increase, amplify.
heat up (verb) – become intense.
lay claim to (phrase) – claim to have rights to (something).
ticklish (adjective) – tricky, problematic, controversial.
realm (noun) – area, field, domain (of activity).
concession (noun) – compromise, adjustment, modification.
ratification (noun) – authorization, approval, formal consent (on a decision).
counterpart (noun) – a person who serves the same job/function but in a different location; equivalent.
referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
insurmountable (adjective) – unconquerable, unassailable, unbeatable.
clear the way for (phrase) – precede/lead to, pay the way for, set the scene for.

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