The Hindu Editorial (A disquieting exit) – Dec 25, 2018

While the string of high-profile departures from the Donald Trump White House is longer than in the case of any of its recent predecessors,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (A disquieting exit) – Dec 25, 2018.

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1. disquieting (adjective) – horrifying, disgusting, distressing/upsetting.
2. high-profile (adjective) – most important, prominent.
3. heighten (verb) – increase/raise, intensify; aggravate/worsen.
4. string (noun) – series, succession, chain/sequence (of similar events).
5. predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the post; ancestor, antecedent.
6. set alarm bells ringing (phrase) – make someone feel worried about something.
7. chaotic (adjective) – confused, disrupted, disorganized.
8. impulsive (adjective) – spontaneous, impromptu, thoughtless/unplanned.
9. clear-eyed (adjective) – far-sighted, wise/clever, intelligent, insightful.
10. malign (adjective) – harmful, injurious, destructive.
11. concur with (verb) – agree, assent, accept (a decision).
12. both sides of the aisle (phrase) – In the U.S., the two major parties are the Democrats and the Republicans. In this expression, the “aisle” refers to the actual physical walkway that divides the legislative halls. Members of the two parties sit on opposite sides.
13. retaliation (noun) – revenge, vengeance, counter-attack.
14. cede (verb) – give up, relinquish, surrender.
15. fraught (adjective) – anxious, worried, distressed/panicky.
16. on the front foot (phrase) – at an advantage; outclassing, outmanoeuvring (opponents).
17. double down (phrasal verb) – to be more firm & resolute on something (decided) even if that might be a risky choice.
18. covert (adjective) – in secret, private, confidential.
19. conflict-of-interest (noun) – a situation in which a person cannot do his/her job fairly because he/she has the power to decide something in a way that would be to his/her advantage, although this may not be the best decision.
20. incensed (adjective) – enraged, very angry.
21. stalled (adjective) – interrupted, delayed, stopped.
22. stymie (verb) – impede, prevent, hinder/obstruct.
23. palpable (adjective) – noticeable, appreciable, discernible.
24. the adult in the room (phrase) – the mature & capable person whose is known for his/her characters, behaviors and political (& rational) decisions.
25. proximity (noun) – closeness, nearness, adjacency (in relationship).
26. tantrum (noun) – (young child’s) bad mood; outburst, flare-up (of anger & frustration).
27. in keeping with (phrase) – in accordance with, in agreement with, in line with/true to.
28. rash (adjective) – reckless, careless, impulsive.

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