The Hindu Editorial (Untenable) – Oct 15, 2018
The Minister of State for External Affairs, M.J. Akbar, should have done the only right thing in the circumstances — resign. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Untenable) – Oct 15, 2018.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Untenable) – Oct 15, 2018:
- untenable (adjective) – undefendable, unjustified, unacceptable.
- legacy (noun) – footprint, effect/outcome (something received from a predecessor or from the past).
- go on the offensive (phrase) – begin to attack, be aggressive, start a quarrel.
- string (noun) – series, succession, chain/sequence.
- harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
- tissue (noun) – web, tangle, set.
- spin (verb) – tell, narrate, unfold.
- conspiracy (noun) – collusion, intrigue, collaboration.
- spate (noun) – series, flurry; a large number of something (taking place at the same period).
- round the corner (phrase) – coming soon, approaching, forthcoming.
- gravamen (noun) – the most important part of a complaint/accusation/grievance.
- vague (adjective) – imprecise/uncertain, ambiguous, speculative.
- unsubstantiated (adjective) – unconfirmed, unsupported, not validated.
- paint (verb) – portray, depict, represent.
- systematic (adjective) – structured, methodical, organized/planned.
- innuendo (noun) – insinuation, implication, hint/overtone.
- outright (adverb) – instantly, immediately, straight away.
- molestation (noun) – sexual assault/abuse (of a woman/child particularly).
- at the hands of (phrase) – (suffer, get hurt & be treated badly) as a consequence of someone’s actions.
- settle upon (phrasal verb) – decide, fix, choose.
- loom (verb) – be imminent, be close, impend.
- heft (noun) – importance, influence, ability.
- tarnish (verb) – spoil, ruin, damage.
- dig in one’s heels (phrase) – oppose, fight against, refuse to accept.
- sift (verb) – examine, inspect, investigate/probe.
- take stock (phrase) – review, assess, appraise.
- misdemeanour (noun) – wrongdoing, evil deed, crime act.
- step down (phrasal verb) – resign, give up one’s job, stand down.
- stand behind (phrasal verb) – to support someone.
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