The Hindu Editorial (Look back in relief) – Jun 11, 2020

The worst may be over for the country’s inter-State workers. Many have returned home. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Look back in relief) – Jun 11, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Look back in relief) – Jun 11, 2020

look back (phrasal verb) – to remember, recall, think about something that taken place in the past; suffer a difficulty/misfortune/setback.
introspection (noun) – self-observation, self-examination, self-scrutiny, self-analysis.
lapse (noun) – failure, mistake, blunder/oversight.
in order (phrase) – in position, in place; set up.
inter- (prefix) – between.
accommodate (verb) – board, take in, put up, make room for.
back home (phrase) – in one’s (own) country/hometown.
besides (preposition) – apart from, in addition to.
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.
pursue (verb) – engage in, conduct, follow, carry on.
triviality (noun) – unimportance, insignificance, lack of seriousness.
in the face of (phrase) – when confronted/faced with.
desperation (noun) – hopelessness, despair/distress, worry, discouragement.
despair (noun) – hopelessness, depression, distress.
notwithstanding (adverb) – nevertheless, nonetheless; in spite of, despite, regardless of.
lingering (adjective) – protracted, persistent/prolonged, long-lasting.
intervention (noun) – involvement, interference.
motion (noun) – a written request or proposal to the court to obtain an asked-for order, ruling, or direction; proposal, recommendation, suggestion.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
go by (phrasal verb) – to follow, to accept, to obey something.
unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
misery (noun) – pain, grief, anguish, agony, distress, torment, suffering.
ameliorate (verb) – make something better, improve, enhance.
stand out (phrasal verb) – be noticeable, be visible, be obvious.
myriad (adjective) – a great number, countless, infinite, various.
tribulations (noun) – problems, troubles, difficulties.
ferocity (noun) – intensity, severity, strength.
bull-headedness (noun) – stubbornness, adamance, steadfastness, relentlessness.
seek (verb) – try, attempt, aim.
magnitude (noun) – size, extent, measure; capacity, strength.
chasten (verb) – subdue, humble, humiliate, flatten; degrade, lower, bring down.
jurist (noun) – an expert in law.
redeem (verb) – atone for, make amends for.
stature (noun) – reputation, status/position, influence.
willingness (noun) – readiness, preparedness, inclination, desire.
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, complete, thorough & detailed.
affidavit (noun) – sworn statement, self attestation, self declaration (of a person).
facilitate (verb) – make easier, make possible; assist, help, aid.
spell out (phrasal verb) – explain, make clear, elucidate/clarify.
the least (noun) – the smallest amount/extent of something.
on the part of (phrase) – made by, caused by, from, by.
inadequacy (noun) – insufficiency, deficiency, shortage.
paucity (noun) – insufficiency, deficiency, shortage.
belated (adjective) – late, behind time, not on time/delayed.
occasion (verb) – cause, give rise to, bring about, result in.
attitude (noun) – viewpoint, thinking, perspective, outlook.
shortcoming (noun) – fault, flaw, imperfection/defect.