Testing exam – The Hindu (Word List-1 To Improve Vocabulary) Mar 30, 2018

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Word List-1 (To improve Vocabulary)

pull out all the stops (phrase) – make a very great effort, try hard, strive (to achieve something).
erosion (noun) – destruction, deterioration, spoiling/weakening.
come to naught (phrase) – fail, founder, be unsuccessful (Naught -US English & Nought-British English).
strenuous (adjective) – difficult, hard/tough, taxing/demanding.
breach (verb) – break, contravene, violate.
assert (verb) – declare, state/announce, claim.
window (noun) – interval, opening, right time/moment.
get at (phrasal verb) – access, gain access to, reach.
remedial (adjective) – reparative, corrective, restorative.
high-stakes test (noun) – in high stakes testing method, test results have significant consequences and are tied to the performance of students on the test. For example, test results are used to determine an important outcome (either reward or punishment) for both test taker & teacher.
distort (verb) – misrepresent, falsify, misreport.
undermine (verb) – weaken, compromise, diminish/reduce.
credible (adjective) – convincing, acceptable; reasonable.
scramble (verb) – struggle, competition/contention; rush/hurry.
alleviate (verb) – reduce, lessen, mitigate.
fallout (noun) – adverse results; repercussions, after-effects.

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