The Hindu Editorial (Game at Chequers) – Jul 11, 2018
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Game at Chequers) – Jul 11, 2018:
- up (verb) – raise, build up, make larger.
- stake (noun) – ante, risk, hazard.
- rebellion (noun) – dissent, defiance, subversion.
- upheaval (noun) – disruption; disorder, turmoil.
- pursue with (verb) – continue with, proceed with, carry on with.
- hardliner (adjective) – relating to a group/a political party with people who support a strict ideas and they are extreme & uncompromising.
- intra- (prefix) – within.
- bickering (noun) – squabble, argument; quarrel.
- mitigate (verb) – alleviate, reduce, lessen.
- free trade (noun) – a policy to eliminate barriers/limits/regulations against imports and exports.
- EU common rulebook (noun) – EU member states have to follow the same standards and regulations. This is part of the single market rulebook on goods and services. Courtesy : BBC
- harmonise (verb) – coordinate, integrate, make compatible/ bring in line with.
- binding (adjective) – irrevocable, unalterable, unbreakable/permanent.
- arbitration (noun) – adjudication, mediation, conciliation/peacemaking.
- nurse (verb) – foster, encourage, nurture.
- comply with (verb) – abide by, conform to, adhere to.
- say (noun) – influence, sway/authority, voice.
- spate (noun) – series, flurry; a large number of something (taking place at the same period).
- tenure (noun) – incumbency, term of office, period/time in office.
- high-profile (adjective) – invasive, prominent, unavoidable, attracting (more publicity).
- Tory (noun) – Conservative; a member of a British Conservative Party.
- legs (noun) – popularity or success.
- backbencher (noun) – (in the UK) the junior members of Parliament who occupy the back benches in the British House of Commons, sitting behind the holders of governmental office and their own party leaders.
- fallout (noun) – adverse results; repercussions, after-effects.
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