The Hindu Editorial (Lax on safety) – Jul 02, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Lax on safety) – Jul 02, 2020

lax (adjective) – negligent, careless, heedless, unmindful, inattentive, casual.
point to (verb) – indicate, suggest, denote.
protocol (noun) – procedure, rules, system of rules.
lead to (verb) – cause, give rise to, result in, bring on.
underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
toxic (adjective) – fatal, deadly; poisonous, harmful, dangerous.
pharmaceutical (adjective) – relating to the manufacture and sale of medicinal drugs.
find one’s feet (phrase) – adjust, get used, adapt, become accustomed.
in the midst of (phrase) – in the middle of.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
inexplicable (adjective) – perplexing, mystifying, bewildering, mysterious, strange; incomprehensible, unfathomable, unexplainable.
power producer (noun) – power generator.
encounter (verb) – experience.
furnace (noun) – an enclosed, industrial device used for heating; boiler, heater.
blowout (noun) – bursting; (electrical blowout-bursting of a fuse in an electrical circuit).
meticulous (adjective) – careful, diligent, painstaking, thorough.
make for (verb) – result in, produce, contribute to.
lethal (adjective) – fatal, deadly, life-threatening.
mechanism (noun) – procedure, process, method/technique.
explosion (noun) – burst, discharge, eruption.
for some reason (phrase) – due to that particular reason.
regulate (verb) – calibrate, overhaul, standardize, set right, check.
on paper (phrase) – in theory, theoretically, hypothetically.
consequence (noun) – outcome, result, ramification, repercussion.
internalise (verb) – accept/agree, personalise, embody, incorporate (something as a part of behaviour).
zero tolerance (noun) – a complete refusal to accept certain behavior (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
apparently (adverb) – obviously, clearly, seemingly.
acutely (adverb) – extremely, very, seriously.
trip (verb) – cut off (flow of electricity) automatically (from overheating or causing more damage).
revive (verb) – restore, recover.
obligation (noun) – duty/responsibility; necessity, necessary requirement.
transparent (adjective) – forthright, straightforward; accountable.
beset (verb) – trouble, bother, embarrass (persistently).
mishap (noun) – trouble, problem, difficulty, issue.
personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
on the ground (phrase) – in a situation/place where things are happening really/practically.
hazardous (adjective) – dangerous, perilous, unsafe.
stem (verb) – stop, restrict, halt, check, hold back, restrain, control.
outrage (noun) – fury, anger, wrath, indignation, resentment.
compensation (noun) – recompense, restitution, indemnification, settlement (for loss/damage).
impeccable (adjective) – perfect, stainless, faultless.
aspiration (noun) – hope, ambition, goal, desire/wish.
industrialise (verb) – have highly developed industries in (a country/region) on a large scale.