The Hindu Editorial (It’s a deal) – Oct 21, 2019
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (It’s a deal) – Oct 21, 2019:
- Brexit (noun) – a term used for the (supposed) departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- grapple with (phrasal verb) – tackle, deal, struggle.
- euphoric (adjective) – elated, happy, joyful/delighted.
- reception (noun) – response, reaction.
- seek (verb) – request, ask for, appeal for.
- predicament (noun) – difficulty, issue, problematic situation.
- in part (phrase) – to a certain degree, to a certain extent, partially.
- wherein (adverb) – in which.
- Tory (noun) – a member/supporter of a Conservative Party in the UK; right-winger, reactionary, rightist.
- Westminster (noun) – a place/town (borough) in London which contains the Houses of Parliament and many government offices).
- undermine (verb) – weaken, spoil, damage.
- integrity (noun) – honesty, uprightness, morality.
- endanger (verb) – imperil, jeopardize, risk.
- Good Friday Accord/Agreement (noun) – Belfast Agreement; This agreement (signed on 10 April 1998) helped to bring to an end a period of conflict in the region called the Troubles (of Northern Ireland as part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland as a separate country).
- reap (verb) – receive, obtain, realize; harvest.
- differential (adjective) – different, dissimilar, contrasting.
- imply (verb) – say indirectly, suggest, hint.
- confirmatory (adjective) – confirming.
- referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
- implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
- think-tank (noun) – a panel of experts.
- predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the post; forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
- plug (verb) – block, close, stop.
- loophole (noun) – an ambiguity in the law; flaw/fault, defect.
- hard-line (adjective) – relating to a group/a political party with people who support a strict ideas and they are extreme & uncompromising.
- eurosceptic (noun) – a person who is opposing to increase the powers of the European Union.
- exploit (verb) – take advantage of, make use of, misuse/ill-treat.
- crash out (phrasal verb) – eliminate.
- bloc (noun) – alliance, association, union.
- hold out (phrasal verb) – continue, remain, carry on.
- ratification (noun) – authorization, approval, formal consent (on a decision).
- stand a chance (phrase) – have a prospect/chance of success or survival.
- dispose (verb) – incline, encourage, persuade (towards a particular activity).
- scrutiny (noun) – observation, inspection, examination.
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