The Hindu Editorial (Theresa must) – Dec 14, 2018
British Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a trust vote on her Conservative party stewardship. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Theresa must) – Dec 14, 2018.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Theresa must) – Dec 14, 2018:
- spell out (phrasal verb) – explain, make clear, elucidate/clarify.
- stewardship (noun) – it is a set of principles that forms the responsible planning and management of resources. Stewardship can be applied to the environment and nature, health, technology, economics and etc.
- abate (verb) – decline, reduce, decrease.
- Brexit (noun) – a term used for the (supposed) departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- Tory (noun) – a member/supporter of a Conservative Party in the UK; right-winger, reactionary, rightist.
- embolden (verb) – give courage, strengthen, encourage/motivate.
- europhile (noun) – a person who is supporting to increase the powers of the European Union.
- eurosceptic (noun) – a person who is opposing to increase the powers of the European Union.
- apprehensive (adjective) – anxious, worried, concerned.
- commons (noun) – short form for House of Commons; the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (“the House of Lords” is the upper house).
- defer (verb) – postpone, put off, adjourn/delay.
- backstop (adjective) – supporting, reinforcing, preventive/safety.
- curb (noun) – restrain, restriction, limitation/stricture.
- Brussels (noun) – The headquarters of the European Union.
- avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid.
- scenario (noun) – course of events, situation.
- dilemma (noun) – quandary, predicament, difficulty.
- stretch (verb) – extend, spread, continue.
- referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
- imperative (noun) – condition, factor, requirement.
- cease (verb) – come/bring to an end, stop, conclude.
- paraphrase (verb) – reword, rephrase, express in other words, express differently, restate.
- dispense with (phrasal verb) – get rid of, throw away, throw out.
- evolve (verb) – develop, unfold, happen/take place.
- imply (verb) – say indirectly, suggest, hint.
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