The Hindu Editorial (A friendly fight) – Jan 26, 2019

Editorial Words

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A divorce need not always be an unhappy mess. In Andhra Pradesh, the Congress and the Telugu Desam Party have agreed to go their separate ways, but remain friends. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (A friendly fight) – Jan 26, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (A friendly fight) – Jan 26, 2019:

rivalry (noun) – opposition, conflict, stifle/friction.
scenario (noun) – course of events, situation.
disastrous (adjective) – terrible, awful, shocking/devastating.
resurgent (adjective) – rising again; increasing or reviving after a period of little activity/dullness.
bifurcation (noun) – division of something into two branches or parts.
cut into (phrasal verb) – obstruct, interrupt, interfere
breakaway (noun) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting group.
the equation (noun) – the situation, the problem, the case.
architect (noun) – originator, author, creator.
vacillate (verb) – be irresolute, be undecided, be doubtful.
erosion (noun) – destruction, deterioration, decline.
foe (noun) – enemy, adversary, opponent.
opportunistic (adjective) – opportunistic/selfish, egocentric, inward-looking.
keen (on) (adjective) – interested in, passionate about, attracted/fascinated by.
content with (verb) – satisfy, please, pacify.
eye (noun) – view, opinion, thinking.
disband (verb) – break up, disperse, dissolve/separate.