The Hindu Editorial (Endless wait) – Dec 27, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Endless wait) – Dec 27, 2019:

1. prolonged (adjective) – continuous, lengthy, ongoing/constant.
2. war-torn (adjective) – (of a place) devastated, ruined, wrecked (by war).
3. consolidate (verb) – strengthen, make stronger, reinforce/fortify; combine, merge, integrate.
4. in the face of (phrase) – when confronted with; despite, notwithstanding, regardless of.
5. odds (noun) – (difficult/tough) probability, chances, conditions.
6. ratify (verb) – confirm, approve, sanction, endorse.
7. obviate (verb) – avoid, prevent, eliminate.
8. prolong (verb) – extend, lengthen, continue.
9. reconciliation (noun) – restoration of harmony, resolution, compromise.
10. breather (noun) – break, rest/pause, interval after a period of activity. 
11. biometric (adjective) – relating to the metrics with human (physical & behavioural) characteristics used for identification and access control.
12. irregularity (noun) – anomaly, abnormality, misconduct.
13. set off (phrasal verb) – start out, set forth, embark on.
14. allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
15. divisive (adjective) – alienating/isolating, disharmonious, discordant.
16. cast a shadow over (phrase) – spoil, diminish, let down.
17. set aside (phrasal verb) – discard, abandon, cast aside; reject, dismiss, nullify/cancel.
18. gesture (noun) – action, deed, sign.
19. reaffirm (verb) – assert, state, assure again strongly.
20. strategic partnership (noun) – it is a long-term interaction between two countries based on political, economic, social and historical factors (Courtesy: IDSA (Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)).
21. ambassador (noun) – envoy, diplomat, consul.
22. call for (phrasal verb) – require, need, necessitate/demand.
23. in someone’s interests (phrase) – of benefit to, to the advantage of, for the sake of.
24. brave (verb) – endure, withstand, sustain.
25. at the earliest (phrase) – not before the time/date specified; no earlier than the time/date mentioned.

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