The Hindu Editorial (Time after time) – Dec 14, 2018

In continuing with its politics of regional identity, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi won a second term in office in India’s newest State,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Time after time) – Dec 14, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Time after time) – Dec 14, 2018:

1. time after time (phrase) – frequently, often, repeatedly.
2. bank on (phrasal verb) – rely on, depend on, count on.
3. swear in (verb) – to take an oath while starting a new official job (in an official ceremony).
4. calculated (adjective) – deliberate/purposeful, premeditated, pre-planned.
5. pay off (phrasal verb) – be successful, be effective, get results.
6.  handsomely (adverb) – substantially, to a large extent; impressively.
7. capitalise on (verb) – take advantage of, exploit, benefit from.
8. carve out (phrasal verb) – create, establish, take out (something with effort from a whole).
9. runaway (adjective) – effortless, decisive, overwhelming/landslide.
10. credit (noun) – praise, commendation, acknowledgement/recognition.
11. bring into being (phrase) – create, originate, establish.
12. bifurcation (noun) – division of something into two branches or parts.
13. concede (verb) – give up, relinquish, hand over/surrender.
14. breakaway (noun) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting group.
15. entrench (verb) – establish, root/set, anchor.
16. parallel (adjective) – similar, corresponding, equivalent.
17. slip (verb) – fall, drop, slide.
18. attribute (verb) – ascribe, hold responsible for connect/associate with.
19. cynical (adjective) – sceptical, doubtful, distrustful.
20. implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
21. wary (adjective) – cautious, careful, circumspect.
22. facilitate (verb) – enable, assist, help.
23. equidistance (noun) – equal distance.
24. terrain (noun) -territory, ground, area/sphere.

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