The Hindu Editorial (Reduce, segregate) – Jun 26, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Reduce, segregate) – Jun 26, 2018

Maharashtra’s ban on several consumer articles made of plastic, introduced after a three-month notice period to industry and users, is an extreme measure. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Reduce, segregate) – Jun 26, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Reduce, segregate) – Jun 26, 2018:

segregate (verb) – separate, set apart, sort out.
disruptive (adjective) – unusual, unconventional, unprecedented.
resilience (noun) – strength, sturdiness, adaptability/flexibility.
in the face of (phrase) – When dealt with.
stem (verb) – restrict, control; slow/reduce.
tide (noun) – trend, tendency, direction/course.
imperative (noun) – necessary condition, requisite, requirement.
high-profile (adjective) – invasive, prominent, unavoidable, attracting (more publicity).
pledge (noun) – promise, commitment, assurance.
acclaim (noun) – praise, applause, admiration.
do away with (phrasal verb) – abolish, eliminate, remove.
in sync (phrase) – working well together; in agreement.
out of hand (phrase) – uncontrollable, unmanageable, ungovernable.
uninspiring (adjective) – boring, dull, unexciting.
lackadaisical (adjective) – careless, casual, lazy.
at odds with (phrase) – inconsistent, at variance, contrary.
ambitious (adjective) – determined, purposeful/forward-looking; formidable.
get down to (phrasal verb) – begin, start, undertake/embark on.
war footing (noun) – a state of preparedness (for war).
take off (phrasal verb) – succeed, do well/workout; progress.
abide by (verb) – comply with, conform to, adhere to/respect.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
in parallel (phrase) – something happening at the same time in relation to something else.
cutlery (noun) – utensils (appliances), such as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.
in place (phrase) – ready, set up, established/arranged.
plastic pellets (noun) – raw plastic utilized in manufacturing large-scale plastic products such as a plastic bag, bottle or toy.
scourge (noun) – suffering; affliction, bane/burden.
switch (noun) – change, swap, exchange.

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