The Hindu Editorial (A delayed imperative) – Oct 26, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (A delayed imperative) – Oct 26, 2019:

imperative (noun) – necessary condition, precondition, condition, essential requirement.
revive (verb) – recover, bring back, revitalize.
not a moment too soon (phrase) – just in time, almost too late, at the critical moment.
monopoly (noun) – exclusive/complete control of something by a person/organisation.
contend with (phrasal verb) – cope with, face, grapple/deal with.
sweeping (adjective) – decisive, thorough, complete/total.
open up (phrasal verb) – disclose, reveal, be transparent.
catapult (verb) – propel, launch, move suddenly.
radical (adjective) – fundamental, basic, essential; thorough, complete, total.
landscape (noun) – the distinctive features of a field of activity.
wrought (verb) – (old) past and past participle of work. cause, effect.
runaway (modifier) – easy, effortless; out of control,/uncontrolled.
bruising (adjective) – stressful, demanding/taxing, painful.
relatively (adverb) – quite, comparatively/proportionately.
acquisition (noun) – acquiring, collection/procurement, appropriation.
consolidate (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, fortify.
trade/tariff war (noun) – a condition in which a country increase tariffs on foreign goods and impose quota restrictions to restrict other countries’ trade.
spectrum (noun) – range, gamut, sweep; a wide range of positions, opinions, etc. between two extreme points.
saddle with (verb) – burden, hamper; inflict something on.
legacy (noun) – footprint, effect/outcome (something received from a predecessor or from the past).
rack up (phrasal verb) – accumulate, achieve something.
revival (noun) – improvement, re-establishment; restoration/comeback.
infusion (noun) – the introduction/ instilling/imbuing of a new thing.
bear (verb) – carry, support, absorb, take on.
sovereign (adjective) – independent, self-governing, autonomous.
debt (noun) – liability, financial obligation, borrowed capital.
budgetary (adjective) – relating to an estimate of income & spending.
ex gratia (adjective) – Latin, literally ‘from favour’. An ex gratia payment is one that is given as a favour or gift instead of legal obligation/liability.
hinge on (phrasal verb) – rely on, be depend on, resort to.
in principle (phrase) – generally, by and large; theoretically.
nod (noun) – approval, acknowledgement, endorsement.
heft (noun) – ability, influence; weight/strength.
far-reaching (adjective) – important, major, significant.
implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
slide (verb) – sink, fall, drop, plunge/decline.
indisputable (adjective) – undeniable, unquestionable, unarguable.