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