The Hindu Editorial (Boost for Marathas) – Jun 29, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Boost for Marathas) – Jun 29, 2019:

1. uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
2. in favour of (phrase) – in support of, to the advantage of, approving of.
3. strident (adjective) – blatant, high-pitched, loud & harsh.  
4. confer (verb) – give to, present to, grant to.
5. formidable (adjective) – difficult/tough, exacting, demanding.
6. foremost (adjective) – primary, main, most important.
7. go beyond (phrasal verb) – exceed, do more than.
8. constitute (verb) – account for, amount to, represent.
9. brave (adjective) – daring/audacious, courageous, bold.
10. exceptional (adjective) – unusual, unexpected, extraordinary.
11. extraordinary (adjective) – unusual, strange/odd, uncommon.
12. warrant (verb) – justify, vindicate, validate/call for.
13. backwardness (noun) – the condition/state of not developed.
14. fault (verb) – find fault with, criticize/complain about, find lacking.
15. pull back (phrasal verb) – withdraw, go back on, tack back/back pedal.
16. reasoning (noun) – interpretation, rationale, logical basis; explanation/justification.
17. owing to (phrase) – because of, as a result of, on account of.
18. uplift (noun) – improvement, ascendancy, the edge/advantage.
19. classify (verb) – categorize, list, group.
20. befuddle (verb) – confuse, bewilder, muddle/ disorient.
21. ground (noun) – reason, factor/cause, basis.
22. mere (adjective) – just, only, basic.
23. pool (noun) – a group of people.
24. permissible (adjective) – legitimate, admissible, allowable.

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