The Hindu Opinion Article (How the numbers stack up) – May 17, 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has emerged as the single largest party in Karnataka, has again set foot in the south, and hopes to take it forward.  For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Opinion Article (How the numbers stack up) – May 17, 2018.

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Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (How the numbers stack up) – May 17, 2018:

1. stack up (phrasal verb) – compare; make sense.
2. take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, oppose, challenge.
3. set foot in (phrase) – enter, come into, move in.
4. stitch (verb) – arrange,form, create (a deal).
5. hold on to (phrasal verb) – keep possession of, retain ownership of, not give away.
6. intact (adjective) – undamaged, unimpaired, unflawed.
7. sweep (noun) – an instance of winning every contest.
8. inroads (noun) – conquer, win, gain.
9. attribute (noun) – assign, ascribe, connect/associate with.
10. whirlwind (noun) – swift/rapid, fast-track, accelerated.
11. undercurrent (noun) – (hidden) atmosphere, feeling, condition.
12. well-to-do (adjective) – wealthy, rich, affluent.
13. replicate (verb) – copy, reproduce, duplicate.
14. bound to (adjective) – obliged, compelled, required.

Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (How the numbers stack up) – May 17, 2018:

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