The Hindu Editorial (Numbing numbers) – Aug 01, 2018

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Numbing numbers) – Aug 01, 2018:

numbing (adjective) – insensible, unfeeling; unremarkable/uninteresting.
to begin with (phrase) – at first, at the outset, at the beginning.
humanely (adverb) – compassionately, benevolently, considerately/thoughtfully.
upwards of (phrase) – more than, above, in excess of.
accompany (verb) – occur with, coincide with, go with.
turbulence (noun) – turmoil, disruption, upheaval.
lingering (adjective) – protracted, persistent, prolonged/lasting.
foolproof (adjective) – unfailing, unerring, dependable/reliable.
warranted (adjective) – necessary, justified, reasonable/appropriate.
aplenty (adjective) – in large quantities, in large numbers, in abundance.
frenetic (adjective) – hyperactive, energetic, intense.
in the face of (phrase) – when confronted with; despite, notwithstanding, regardless of.
unrelenting (adjective) – inflexible, uncompromising, resolute.
gargantuan (adjective) – enormous, extremely large, huge/massive.
credit (noun) – praise, commendation, acclaim.
workforce (noun) – employees, staff, personnel.
adhere (verb) – be attached to, be connected with, get involved with.
subjective (adjective) – personal, individual, emotional.
inherent (adjective) – fundamental, basic, structural.
legacy data (noun) – The documents namely 1951 NRC (National Register of Citizens) and Electoral Rolls upto midnight of 24th March, 1971 are collectively called as the Legacy Data. Courtesy: nrcassam.nic.in.
owe (verb) – be under an obligation to.
staggering (adjective) – shocking, astonishing.
exhaust (verb) – run through, finish, deplete.
in its entirety (phrase) – as a whole, completely, entirely/totally.
high and dry (phrase) – helpless, without help, without assistance, without resources.
eventuality (noun) – event, incident, occurrence/outcome.
modality (noun) – a particular method or procedure.
standard operating procedure (SOP) – a detailed, written document consisting of step-by-step information on routine activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with specific regulations or standards.
contestation (noun) – fight, confrontation, conflict.
haul up (verb) – pull, drag, propel, force.
alien (noun) – foreigner, non-native, immigrant.
grapple with (phrasal verb) – deal with, struggle with, tackle/confront.
ascertain (verb) – find out, discover, come to know.

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