The Hindu Editorial (Crisis as opportunity) – Aug 13, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Crisis as opportunity) – Aug 13, 2019:

dynasty (noun) – family, line, succession.
interim (adjective) – provisional, transitional, temporary.
apparently (adjective) – seemingly, evidently, it appears that.
superficially (adverb) – apparently, seemingly, outwardly.
tenure (noun) – term, period, time.
spirited (adjective) – energetic/active, vigorous, dynamic.
fortunes (noun) – circumstances (the success or failure of someone), state of affairs, conditions.
free-fall (noun) – relating to something declining rapidly.
impetuous (adjective) – impulsive, unplanned, hasty.
tailspin (noun) – the condition of increasing disorder, disruption & panic.
watch (noun) – shift, stint, spell/period.
corrode (verb) – undermine, weaken, damage.
take over (phrasal verb) – take charge of, take command of, assume responsibility for.
cardinal (adjective) – fundamental, primary, principal.
prepare the ground (phrase) – to pave the way, plan/organize, make it easier for future (development).
transition (noun) – change, transformation, conversion.
undermine (verb) – weaken, spoil, damage.
credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, integrity.
intrigue (noun) – interest, preoccupation, /passion, obsession, compulsion.
revamp (verb) – mordenize/refurbish, improved, upgrade.
coherent (adjective) – logical, reasonable, rational.
squabble (noun) – argument, fight, dispute.
unilaterally (adverb) – used to indicate something done by a person/country without approval/agreement from other people/countries involved in the situation.
glue (noun) – adhesive, fixative, paste/gum.
climate (noun) – atmosphere, mood/temper, situation.
legacy (noun) – footprint, effect/outcome (something received from a predecessor or from the past).
abhor (verb) – hate, dislike, loathe.
privilege (noun) – (birth) right, prerogative, entitlement/advantage.
nay (adverb) – in truth, in fact, actually.
old guard (noun) – long-standing members; a person in an organisation for a very long time.
reconcile (verb) – settle, resolve, patch up, accept.
helm (noun) – responsible, in authority, in charge.
centrality (noun) – important/essential part of something.