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The Hindu Editorial (Life in plastic) – Jun 06, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Life in plastic) – Jun 06, 2018

Since June 1, many farmers are on an unusual 10-day ‘strike’ to draw the government’s attention to distress in the fields. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Life in plastic) – Jun 06, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Life in plastic) – Jun 06, 2018:

far from (phrase) – not, not at all, nowhere near.
disarray (noun) – disorder, disunity/mess, disorganization.
on paper (phrase) – in theory, theoretically, hypothetically (rather than reality).
invariably (adverb) – always, every time, each time.
liberal (adjective) – generous, lavish, ample.
staggering (adjective) – shocking, surprising, astonishing.
segregate (verb) – separate, set apart, sort out.
compost (noun) – organic matter, vegetable waste, fertilizer.
dump (verb) – abandon, desert, leave.
systemic (adjective) – organizational, constructional, formational.
overarching (adjective) – all-inclusive, complete. comprehensive.
in letter and spirit (phrase) – adhering to/obeying both literal interpretation/wording and the spirit/intent/purpose of the law.
cutlery (noun) – utensils (appliances), such as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.
biodegradable (adjective) – disposable, one-use; That undergoes degradation resulting from the action of naturally occurring microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae. There is no reference to the amount of time needed for degradation or the type of physical and chemical quality attributes of the end product.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
compostable bags (adjective) – compostable bags are biodegradable made from cellulose, recycled paper and compostable materials.
compostable (adjective) – That undergoes degradation by biological processes during composting to yield CO₂, water, inorganic compounds and biomass at a rate consistent with other compostable materials and leaves no visible, distinguishable or toxic residue (Courtesy: Bag To Earth).
counterfeit (adjective) – fake, falsify, forge.
dysfunctional (adjective) – troubled, unsettled, flawed; not functioning properly.
assertion (noun) – declaration, statement, assurance.

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