The Hindu Editorial (Pathways to diversity) – Oct 03, 2020

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The Hindu Editorial (Pathways to diversity) – Oct 03, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Pathways to diversity) – Oct 03, 2020:

diversity (noun) – the state/condition of having many different types of something; variety, range.
biodiversity (noun) – the existence of a number and variety of species (plants & animals) in a particular geographic region/environment.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference.
convention (noun) – treaty, agreement, accord, protocol.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
green (verb) – make less damage to the environment.
convene (verb) – summon, call, assemble, gather together.
in the midst of (phrase) – in the middle of.
novel coronavirus (nCoV) (SARS-CoV-2) (noun) – a new strain (type/variety) coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. (Courtesy: WHO)
spill over (phrasal verb) – (something like an emotion/bad condition) spread out or fan out & reach to an uncontrolled level.
reservoir (noun) – In infectious disease ecology and epidemiology, a natural reservoir, also known as a disease reservoir or a reservoir of infection, is the population of organisms (living things-plants/animals) or the specific environment in which an infectious pathogen (virus/bacteria) naturally lives and reproduces, or upon which the pathogen primarily depends for its survival.
take note (phrase) – pay attention, take into consideration, watch.
pathogen (noun) – bacteria/virus that causes disease.
call for (phrasal verb) – require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
destructive (adjective) – devastating, ruinous, disastrous, catastrophic.
consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group, agreement, concurrence.
conservation (noun) – preservation, protection, safeguarding.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
spectacularly (adverb) – largely, extremely, obviously, unforgettably.
outlook (noun) – prospects, expectations, hopes, lookout.
well-being (noun) – healthy state/condition.
depleted (adjective) – exhausted, used up, consumed; reduced, decreased, diminished.
ecological (adjective) – relating to the branch of biology which studies the interactions among organisms and their environment.
pursuit (noun) – aspiration, quest, search.
prosperity (noun) – wealth, good fortune, welfare.
fall by the wayside (phrase) – fail to continue in an attempt/try.
phase out (phrasal verb) – eliminate, remove, discontinue, get rid of (something in gradual stages).
subsidy (noun) – also called as subvention; a financial contribution granted to help an industry or business, mostly given by a government, in order to keep the price of service/goods at a low level.
erode (verb) – undermine, weaken, destroy, spoil gradually.
fishery (noun) – areas of the sea where fish are caught in large quantities for commercial purposes.
species (noun) – living things (organisms); A group/breed/family of living organisms (animals & plants) with the individual having the same quality & can breed (in nature).
vulnerable (adjective) – weak, exposed, susceptible; at risk, unsafe, unprotected.
ecosystem (noun) – complex situation/environment.
surface water (noun) – water above ground, including streams, rivers, lakes etc., The ocean, despite being saltwater, is also considered surface water.
subsurface water (noun) – also called ground water; water that occurs below the surface of Earth.
marine (adjective) – relating to the sea.
stark (adjective) – clear, distinct, evident, obvious, striking.
World Wide Fund (WWF) (noun) – an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment.
Living Planet Index (LPI) (noun) – a measure of the state of the world’s biological diversity based on population trends of vertebrate species in terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats.
point to (verb) – indicate, suggest, denote.
precipitous (adjective) – sudden, unexpected, swift, abrupt.
vertebrate (noun) – an animal that has a backbone or spinal column.
chart (verb) – outline, describe, detail.
course (noun) – plan of action, line of action, strategy, approach.
Paris Agreement/Accord (noun) – The Paris Agreement builds upon the Convention (agreement) and for the first time brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support to assist developing countries to do so.
flora (noun) – the plants in a particular region.
fauna (noun) – the animals in a particular region.
unregulated (adjective) – not restricted.
exploitation (noun) – utilization, use, making use of, making the most of, capitalization.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually.
designated (verb) – identified, recognized, classified.
irritant (noun) – annoyance, irritation, problem.
extraction (noun) – removal/taking out, separation, obtaining, distillation (of resources from the natural environment).
unseemly (adjective) – improper, inappropriate, undignified; ill-advised.
due process (noun) – fair treatment (per established principles & procedures).
dispense with (phrasal verb) – discard, get rid of, do away with.
envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, forecast.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (noun) – a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse.
indigenous (adjective) – native/local, domestic.
foster (verb) – strengthen, stimulate, advance, promote.
buffer zone (noun) – an area of land designated for environmental protection.
set (adjective) – likely, prepared, ready (to do something).
draw up (phrasal verb) – formulate, create, work out.
trajectory (noun) – approach, direction/course.
clean energy (noun) – renewable energy, green energy; energy generated from the natural resources (such as water, wind &solar energy).
freeze (noun) – suspension, restriction, curb, limitation.
arid (adjective) – dry, dried up, waterless.
the enlightened (noun) – the informed, the educated, the knowledgeable, the learned, the wise.