The Hindu Editorial (Growing cities) – May 18, 2018

Cities are economically vibrant spaces around the world and draw a large number of rural migrants looking for better prospects. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Growing cities) – May 18, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Growing cities) – May 18, 2018:  

1. migration (noun) – relocation, resettling, population movement. migrant (noun) – incomer, newcomer, settler.
2. prospects (noun) – future, chances/opportunities, possibilities.
3. sustained (adjective) – continuous, prolonged, constant.
4. forecast (verb) – predict, foresee, indicate.
5. populous (adjective) – densely populated.
6. account for (phrasal verb) – constitute, form, provide (a specific amount).
7. magnetism (noun) – attraction, fascination, drawing power.
8. imperative (noun) – necessary condition, requisite, requirement.
9. come up with (phrasal verb) – propose, put forward, present.
10. compromise (verb) – undermine, weaken, damage.
11. anarchy (noun) – lawlessness, absence of government, disorder/disorganization.
12. rampant (adjective) – widespread, present everywhere/pervasive, unrestrained/out of control.
13. deficit (noun) – shortage, deficiency, shortfall.
14. proliferation (noun) – increase, expansion, mushrooming.
15. enforcement (noun) – imposition, implementation, execution.
16. fuel (verb) – stimulate, boost, intensify.
17. unsustainable (adjective) – undefendable, unjustified, insupportable.
18. particulate matter (PM) (noun) – a mixture of extremely small (hazardous) solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.
19. dismal (adjective) – bad, awful, terrible.
20. stature (noun) – reputation, status/position, influence.
21. laudable (adjective) – praiseworthy, commendable, admirable.
22. augment (verb) – increase, supplement, improve.
23. aesthetically (adverb) – beautifully, attractively, elegantly.

Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Growing cities) – May 18, 2018:

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