The Hindu Editorial (Long road ahead) – Sep 25, 2018

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Long road ahead) – Sep 25, 2018

1. budgetary (adjective) – relating to an estimate of spending/earning.
2. roll out (phrasal verb) – launch, introduce, unveil officially.
3. on the road (phrase) – on the way (forward); on the direction taken.
4. universal health coverage (UHC) (noun) – it means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship. (Courtesy: WHO)
5. with one eye on (phrase) – consider, take into account, have regard to.
6. virtually (adverb) – effectively, practically, almost/nearly.
7. avail (verb) – benefit, be of service to, help.
8. implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
9. pool (verb) – combine, put together, amalgamate/share (resources).
10. uncertain (adjective) – unknown, undetermined, unsure.
11. presume (verb) – expect, infer, presuppose/ take for granted.
12. prescribe (verb) – advise, recommend, suggest.
13. contested (adjective) – debated, argued, disputed.
14. for-profit (adjective) – denoting an organization operated to make a profit.
15. unviable (adjective) – not capable/feasible.
16. tenure (noun) – term, period, time (in office).
17. persuade (verb) – convince, influence; lead/cause.
18. apprehension (noun) – concern, doubt/qualm, misgiving.
19. going forward (phrase) – from now on, in the future.
20. imperative (noun) – condition, requirement, obligation.
21. tertiary (adjective) – higher-level, higher, third-level.
22. draw up (phrasal verb) – prepare, plan, arrange.
23. road map (noun) – plan, strategy ( to achieve a goal).

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