Foggy thinking – The Hindu (Oct 11, 2017)

Foggy thinking – The Hindu (Oct 11, 2017)

For the second time since November 2016, the Supreme Court has temporarily banned the sale of firecrackers in the National Capital Region. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. foggy (adjective) – confused/bewildered; vague/unclear.
2. stubble (noun) –  dried stalks, straw (of a grain like wheat, rice & etc)
3. astronomical (adjective) – very high/large (amount of).
4. particulate matter (PM) (noun) – a mixture of extremely small (hazardous) solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.
5. that is a big if (phrase) –  used to tell that something is unlikely/doubtful/uncertain.
6. rein in (verb) – restrict, control, regulate.
7. reveller (noun) – someone who is engaging in lively and noisy festivities.
8. incur (verb) – suffer, experience, be subject to.
9. displeasure (noun) – annoyance, irritation, wrath/anger.
10. piecemeal (adjective & adverb) – a little at a time, bit by bit, in stages.
11. holistic (adjective) – relating to the whole, comprehensive, full/total.
12. onset (noun) – start, beginning, arrival.
13. relative (adjective) – comparative; reasonable, considerable.
14. residue (noun) – remains, part leftovers, remnants.
15. decisive (adjective) – resolute, firm, determined.
16. persistent (adjective) – persevering, determined, resolute.
17. ill-considered (adjective) – unconsidered, ill-advised, ill-judged/unwise.
18. underlying (adjective) – fundamental, basic, essential.
19. sow (verb) – plant the seeds of a crop.
20. subsidy (noun) – grant/allowance, benefaction; financial assistance/support.
21. biomass energy plant (noun) – the plant where electricity (& other forms of energy) generated using a renewable and sustainable source of energy (organic matter/materials).
22. galvanise (verb) – inspire, spur, impel/incentivise.
23. wary (adjective) – distrustful, doubtful, sceptical.
24. avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid.
25. strike (verb) – affect, afflict, attack/hit.

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