The Hindu Editorial (Sound and fury) – Aug 26, 2020

The sound and fury at the seven-hour long virtual meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Monday signified a lot. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Sound and fury) – Aug 26, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Sound and fury) – Aug 26, 2020:

sound and fury (phrase) – used to refer an action or argument that attracts a lot of attention but futile (useless/pointless).
introspection (noun) – self-observation, self-analysis, self-examination; contemplation.
virtual meeting (noun) – (interactive) online meeting.
meeting (noun) – gathering, assembly, conference, summit.
orchestrated (adjective) – organized, arranged, choreographed (secretively).
tirade (noun) – attack, verbal onslaught, rant; a long talk of criticism/accusation.
lend/give credence to (phrase) – to make something (opinion/idea) seem correct.
visible (adjective) – prominent, distinguishable, transparent.
intent (noun) – aim, purpose, objective.
influence (verb) – affect, have an effect on, persuade.
shore up (phrasal verb) – bolster up, buttress, strengthen, fortify, support.
hold (verb) – occupy, have (a position).
interim (adjective) – provisional, transitional, temporary.
swing (verb) – sway, oscillate, move back and forth.
senile (adjective) – aged, old, elderly.
juvenile (adjective) – young, teenage, underage.
gloss over (phrasal verb) – conceal, cover up, hide.
substance (noun) – significant subject, important matter/content, valid message.
incidentally (adverb) – by the way, by the bye, coincidentally; by chance, accidentally.
vilify (verb) – censure, insult, criticize.
signatory (noun) – the person who signed an official document/agreement.
seek (verb) – try, aim, work towards.
deflect (verb) – deviate, divert, distract, change.
opponent (noun) – rival, enemy, nemesis, contender/opposer.
opportunist (noun) – a person who is selfish, self-centred, self-seeking, egocentric.
staunch (adjective) – loyal, committed, reliable, dependable, strong.
hastily (adverb) – swiftly, rapidly, quickly.
degenerative (adjective) – deteriorating, weakening, declining.
affliction (noun) – misfortune, hardship, suffering, pain, trouble.
cripple (verb) – impair, hamper, impede, weaken, put out of action, disable, paralyze.
invest in (verb) – confer on, grant to, vest in, entrust to (a right or power or faith).
command (verb) – receive, be given, get/gain, obtain.
cry (noun) – urgent request, demand, appeal, entreaty.
disingenuous (adjective) – dishonest, deceitful, double-dealing.
exercise (verb) – use, employ, make use of, utilize.
accountability (noun) – responsibility, liability, answerability.
deeply (adverb) – seriously, intensely, strongly.
detest (verb) – hate, dislike, disdain.
fortunate (adjective) – lucky, favoured, blessed.
in its entirety (phrase) – as a whole, completely, entirely/totally.
reformist (noun) – a person who supports reformation of a system; groundbreaker, pathfinder.
mislabel (verb) – label incorrectly.
self-styled (adjective) – so-called, self-appointed, avowed, professed.
frustration (noun) – disappointment, annoyance/irritation, dissatisfaction.
selective (adjective) – discriminatory, discerning, particular.
selective interest (noun) – interest shown on certain things only and not others; Selective interest leads to a concentration of attention on partial data.
accommodative (adjective) – accommodating, cooperative, helpful.
magnanimity (noun) – big-heartedness, generosity, kindness.
pave the way for (phrase) – clear the way for, create a situation to do something, precede, make provision for.
last (verb) – continue, go on, remain, exist.
legacy (noun) – something received from a predecessor or from the past.
household (noun) – family, house.
give up (phrasal verb) – abandon, forgo, renounce, relinquish.
obduracy (noun) – stubbornness, dogged determination, relentlessness.
bitterness (noun) – resentment, dissatisfaction, discontent.
transparent (adjective) – open/candid, forthright, straightforward, honest.
successor (noun as modifier) – inheritor, next-in-line, descendant.