The Hindu Editorial (Star alliance) – Nov 25, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Star alliance) – Nov 25, 2019:

1. parting ways (phrase) – split-up, breaking up, separation.
2. pursuit (noun) – aspiration, quest, search.
3. remuneration (noun) – payment, earnings, wages.
4. thespian (noun) – actor/actress; artist, entertainer, performer.
5. shake up (phrasal verb) – reorganize, restructure, revolutionize, transform/reform.
6. towering (adjective) – important, prominent, leading/distinguished.
7. steer (verb) – guide, conduct, direct/lead.
8. vacillate (verb) – be irresolute, be undecided, be doubtful.
9. ideological (adjective) – relating to a system of ideas.
10. affinity (noun) – similarity, resemblance, likeness; bond/connection.
11. lean (verb) – incline, tilt, move into.
12. advocate (verb) – support, promote, champion/espouse.
13. apparently (adjective) – seemingly, evidently, it appears that.
14. competent (adjective) – suitable, appropriate; proficient.
15. charisma (noun) – strength of character, individuality, personality.
16. oil the wheels (phrase) – to make things happen smoothly.
17. come off (phrasal verb) – end up, finish up.
18. sans (preposition) – without, devoid of, bereft of.
19. craving (noun) – strong desire, appetite, longing.
20. accompany (verb) – coincide with, coexist with, go with.
21. depreciation (noun) – devaluation, decrease in value, reduction.
22. electorate (noun) – all the people who entitled to vote in an election.
23. sway (verb) – rule, dominate, control, guide.
24. harbinger (noun) – forerunner, forgoer, herald, precursor; indicator.
25. have a long way to go (phrase) – a lot of work to be done before achieving something.
26. credible (adjective) – acceptable, dependable, convincing.
27. demigod (adjective) – greatly admired or respected (status).
28. evoke (verb) – suggest, stimulate, bring to mind.
29. calculus (noun) – a method of calculation.
30. nonetheless (adverb) – notwithstanding, nevertheless, in spite of that/however.
31. cognisant (adjective) – aware, well informed about, familiar with.
32. catapult (verb) – propel, launch, move suddenly.
33. throne (noun) – a ceremonial chair; seat of state, royal seat.
34. pipe dream (noun) – false hope, daydream, unrealizable/unattainable dream.
35. inflection point (noun) – a turning point.

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