The Hindu Editorial (Country before party) – Apr 06, 2019

This week, British pragmatism finally found its voice in the U.K.’s complex exit process from the European Union. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Country before party) – Apr 06, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Country before party) – Apr 06, 2019:

Brexit (noun) – a term used for the (supposed) departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid.
chaotic (adjective) – confused, disrupted, messy/disorganized.
pragmatism (noun) – expediency, realism, taking advantage.
deliberation (noun) – careful consideration, thought/thinking, contemplation.
hold hostage (phrase) – keep someone as a hostage.
sans (preposition) – devoid, bereft, deprived/without.
Brussels (noun) – The headquarters of the European Union. Brussels is a metonym of the European Union.
accord (noun) – agreement, protocol, convention.
duly (adverb) – properly, correctly; punctually.
House of Commons (noun) – the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (“the House of Lords” is the upper house).
gambit (noun) – plan, scheme, strategy.
deadlock (noun) – stalemate, impasse, stand-off.
advocate (verb) – support, champion, uphold.
inevitably (adverb) – naturally, automatically, certainly.
on the table (phrase) – to be considered/taken for discussion.
vehemently (adverb) – forcefully, fiercely/vigorously, intensely.
constrain (verb) – restrain, restrict, impede.
infuriated (adjective) – angry/enraging, annoying, irritating.
hardline (adjective) – relating to a group/a political party with people who support a strict ideas and they are extreme & uncompromising.
eurosceptic (noun) – a person who is opposing to increase the powers of the European Union.
concede (verb) – admit, acknowledge, accept.
referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
revoke (verb) – cancel, repeal, reverse.
call for (phrasal verb) – require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
voice (verb) – declare, assert, proclaim.
mutely (adverb) – silently, quietly, tacitly.
prevailing (adjective) – existing; current.
irreversible (adjective) – irreparable, unrepairable, irrevocable.
admittedly (adverb) – actually, truly/verily, indeed.
late in the day (phrase) – at the last moment or in the final stages (of a situation).
at last (phrase) – finally, in the end, eventually.
potential (noun) – possibility, ability/capability, prospect.
catastrophe (noun) – destruction, damage, disaster.
go over the cliff (phrase) – enter a “zone of uncertainty” which is unpredictable and may lead to a catastrophic situation.