The Hindu Editorial (Quota math) – Nov 20, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Quota math) – Nov 20, 2018

After months of protests, the Maratha community has secured yet another promise of reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Quota math) – Nov 20, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Quota math) – Nov 20, 2018:

bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
in line with (phrase) – in accordance with.
minuscule (adjective) – very small, little, minute.
liable to (adjective) – legally responsible, accountable, answerable.
backlash (noun) – a strong negative reaction; adverse response, counteraction.
nod (noun) – approval, acknowledgement, endorsement.
exigency (noun) – (urgent) need, demand, urgency.
square (verb) – agree, coincide, be compatible.
stigma (noun) – shame, disgrace, dishonour.
call for (phrasal verb) – require, make necessary, demand.
affirmative action (noun) – it means positive steps taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment, education, and culture from which they have been historically excluded.
accrual (noun) – growth, increase, accumulation/collection.
well-off (noun) – wealthy, rich, affluent.
assertion (noun) – declaration, statement, contention.
ladder (noun) – hierarchy, scale, ranking.
amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
sluggish (adjective) – lethargic, inertia, inactivity.
agrarian (adjective) – relating to cultivating/farming.
bear on (phrasal verb) – relate to, pertain to, concern/be connected with.
well-advised (adjective) – wise, sensible, advised.
look at (verb) – regard, consider, think of.
alleviate (verb) – reduce, control, mitigate/moderate.
prolonged (adjective) – continuous, ongoing, persistent.
distress (noun) – danger/suffering, peril, difficulty.