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The Hindu Editorial (Learning little) – Jan 18, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Learning little) – Jan 18, 2019

The latest assessment of how children are faring in schools in rural areas indicates there has been no dramatic improvement in learning outcomes. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Learning little) – Jan 18, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Learning little) – Jan 18, 2019

arithmetic (adjective) – relating to the use of numbers in counting and calculation.
dismal (adjective) – bad, awful, terrible.
fare (verb) – perform, progress, proceed/get along.
moribund (adjective) – declining, dying, decaying.
let down (phrasal verb) – fail to support, disappoint, abandon/neglect.
corresponding (adjective) – comparable.
uptick (noun) – a small increase.
barrier (noun) – obstacle, hurdle, impediment/hindrance.
mechanism (noun) – method, process, system.
deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage.
enactment (noun) – making law, ratification, endorsement/adoption.
empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
framework (noun) – structure, scheme/system, organisation.
cater to (verb) – fulfil, satisfy; serve.
rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on; resort to, have recourse to.
literacy (noun) – the ability to read and write; knowledge.
numeracy (noun) – understanding of numbers and quantitative basics.
ambitious (adjective) – difficult, exacting, formidable/challenging.
incentivise (verb) – encourage, motivate, galvanize.
lie in (phrasal verb) – be present, be contained, exist.