The Hindu Editorial (Consensus, not confusion) – May 12, 2020
The Centre’s move to run 15 pairs of trains between New Delhi and major cities will serve as a trial for further relaxation of lockdown travel restrictions. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Consensus, not confusion) – May 12, 2020.
To read this article, click here.
This preview is provided here with permission.
Courtesy: The Hindu
Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Consensus, not confusion) – May 12, 2020
- consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group, agreement, concurrence.
- resumption (noun) – restarting, recommencement, reopening.
- aid (verb) – help, assist, support.
- stranded (adjective) – stuck (in difficulties), helpless, abandoned, deserted.
- common code (noun) – a (common) system of rules; systematic regulations.
- relaxation (noun) – moderation, modification (of a rule less strict).
- lockdown (noun) – an emergency protocol implemented by the authorities that prevents people from leaving from a place; An extended state of confinement/encirclement/isolation of a person by the authority.
- lifeline (noun) – support, helping hand, life belt, sustenance.
- design (verb) – originate, create, plan, formulate, think up.
- look for (phrasal verb) – search for, try to find, seek.
- get home (phrase) – to return to one’s home; to arrive at one’s home.
- novel coronavirus (nCoV) (SARS-CoV-2) (noun) – a new strain (type/variety) coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. (Courtesy: WHO)
- overwhelm (verb) – overload, engulf, swamp/flood; overburden, beset.
- dysfunctional (adjective) – not functioning/working normally or properly; troubled, unsettled, flawed.
- quarantine (noun) – a process of separating out people, animals and things (such as plants) from others for a period of time in order to control/restrict the spread of a contagious disease; Quarantine is imposed to separate and restrict the movement of persons, who may have been exposed to infectious disease, but not yet known to be ill.
- come under (phrasal verb) – be subjected to.
- strain (noun) – pressure, stress, demand/burden.
- expatriate (noun) – a person who is living/working abroad; emigrant, migrant.
- add to (phrase) – increase, intensify, exacerbate, aggravate, worsen.
- favour (verb) – support, back, endorse, advocate, espouse.
- institutional (adjective) – procedural, prescribed, systematic, regulated.
- underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
- inter- (prefix) – between.
- dilemma (noun) – quandary, predicament, difficulty.
- standard operating procedure/protocol (SOP) (noun) – a detailed, written document consisting of step-by-step information on routine activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with specific regulations or standards.
- merely (adverb) – only, simply, just.
- adhere to (verb) – abide by, stick to, hold to, comply with.
- protocol (noun) – procedure, rules, system of rules, method.
- prescribe (verb) – stipulate, lay down, order, specify.
- bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
- curb (noun) – restraint, control, restriction, check.
- tend to (verb) – be prone, be liable, be likely; gravitate, incline.
- lower one’s guard (noun) – to stop being cautious (to avoid possible problems or dangers).
- peculiar (adjective) – strange, unusual/odd, unexpected.
- circumstances (noun) – situation, conditions, state of affairs.
- social/physical distancing (noun) – a term means actively avoiding crowded public places, is a key element in decreasing the rapid spread of COVID-19. This is an effort intended to limit exposure by reducing face-to-face contact and preventing spread among people in community settings.
- compliance (noun) – conformity, observation, adherence.
- orderly (adjective) – systematic, methodical, organized/planned.
- relieve (verb) – mitigate, ease, reduce.
- affordable (adjective) – reasonable, economical, reasonably priced, in-expensive.
- facilitate (verb) – make easier, make possible; assist, help, aid.
- in place (phrase) – established, set up.
- persuade (verb) – convince, influence, press someone into, make certain.
- warrant (verb) – justify/necessitate, vindicate/validate, call for.
- pre-symptomatic (adjective) – relating to a condition/person with mild illness/symptoms.
- asymptomatic (adjective) – relating to a condition/person with no symptoms.
- symptomatic (adjective) – relating to a condition/person with symptoms.
- patchwork (noun) – mess, confusion, mishmash.
- anxiety (noun) – concern/stress/tension, unease, apprehension, disquiet.
Note:
1. Click each one of the words above for their definition, more synonyms, pronunciation, example sentences, phrases, derivatives, origin and etc from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/.
2. Definitions (elementary level) & Synonyms provided for the words above are my personal work and not that of Oxford University Press. Tentative definitions/meanings are provided for study purpose only and they may vary in different context.
3. This word list is for personal use only. Reproduction in any format and/or Commercial use of it is/are strictly prohibited.
Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Consensus, not confusion) – May 12, 2020:
“Phrasal Verbs” We Learnt Last Week
“Idioms & Phrases” We Learnt Last Week
“Important Definitions” We Learnt Last Week
Recent Word Lists For The Hindu Editorial Articles
Good