The Hindu Editorial (An impending turn) – Oct 19, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (An impending turn) – Oct 19, 2019:

1. impending (adjective) – nearing, approaching, forthcoming.
2. strand (noun) – element, aspect, factor.
3. manifesto (noun) – (policy) statement, declaration, pronouncement of a political party issued before an election.
4. ideologue (noun) – an uncompromising follower/supporter/advocate of an ideology.
5. confer (verb) – grant, bestow, present/give.
6. pioneer (verb) – develop, introduce, create (a new method).
7. resistance (noun) – opposition to, refusal to accept, unwillingness/disinclination/reluctance to accept.
8. oppression (noun) – suppression/enslavement; repression.
9. champion (verb) – advocate, uphold, support.
10. empowerment (noun) – accreditation, authorization, validation.
11. roll of honour (noun) – a memorial list of names of people who have died in military, police service or other services.
12. valorise (verb) – give value to something.
13. deft (adjective) – skilful, efficient, adept.
14. appropriate (verb) – seize, take over, acquire, claim.
15. scripture (noun) – sacred text/writings.
16. fiercely (adverb) – severely, aggressively/extremely.
17. mask (verb) – hide, conceal, cover.
18. tenet (noun) – principle, belief, doctrine/rule.
19. diametrically (adverb) – directly, absolutely, completely.
20. stridently (adverb) – strictly, firmly, in a tough/stiff way.
21. acquit (verb) – free/clear from a criminal charge, exonerate, declare innocent.
22. assassination (noun) – murder, killing.
23. affront (noun) – insult, offence, indignity/humiliation.
24. legacy (noun) – footprint, effect/outcome (something received from a predecessor or from the past).
25. decisively (adverb) – conclusively, finally, once and for all.
26. definitive (adjective) – conclusive/unconditional, decisive, absolute/categorical.
27. irreversible (adjective) – unchangeable, invariable, irrevocable.
28. in the guise of (phrase) – incognito as, camouflaged as, disguise as.

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