The Hindu Editorial (Agents of change) – Oct 17, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Agents of change) – Oct 17, 2019

If the evidence is clear and present, then not acting on it would be a chilling demonstration of inability and inefficiency, For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Agents of change) – Oct 17, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Agents of change) – Oct 17, 2019:

accrue (verb) – accumulate, collect, gather.
chilling (adjective) – frightening, terrifying, disturbing/horrifying.
ameliorative (verb) – better, reformed, revamped/improved.
correlation (noun) – similarity, parallel, resemblance.
nutrition (noun) – nourishment, nutriment, nutrients.
stroke (noun) – movement, action, move.
dietary diversity – It is defined as the number of different foods or food groups consumed over a given reference period. It is a strong predictor of micronutrient adequacy and overall diet quality. (Courtesy: IFPRI, Washington).
indicator (noun) – measure, index, gauge.
deficiency (noun) – defect, limitation, shortfall.
infant (noun) – baby, newborn, young child.
bolster (verb) – strengthen, support, boost.
revelatory (adjective) – prophetic, predictive, visionary.
adequately (adverb) – satisfactorily, of enough,
empirical (adjective) – factual, actual, practical, pragmatic.
laureate (noun) – a person who is honoured with an award for outstanding achievement.
well being (noun) – healthy state, comfort/happiness, prosperity.
literacy (noun) – the ability to read and write.
ride on (phrasal verb) – depend on.
salubrious (adjective) – healthy, beneficial, wholesome.
compelling (adjective) – convincing, persuasive, strong/forceful.
prosperous (adjective) – flourishing, successful, strong.
strive (verb) – undertake, seek, make an effort.