The Hindu Editorial (After Salzburg) – Sep 25, 2018

The rejection of Prime Minister Theresa May’s post-Brexit blueprint at the Salzburg summit rules out nothing as yet in Britain’s rocky negotiations on. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (After Salzburg) – Sep 25, 2018.

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1. blueprint (noun) – model, plan, template/framework.
2. brexit (noun) – a term used for the (supposed) departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
3. summit (noun) – meeting, negotiation, conference, .
4. rule out (phrasal verb) – exclude, eliminate, reject.
5. rocky (adjective) – unsteady, unstable/uncertain, problematic.
6. all the same (adverb) -anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless.
7. blow (noun) – shock, surprise, disappointment.
8. backlash (noun) – a strong negative reaction; adverse response, counteraction.
9. tory (noun) – a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain. right-winger/conservative.
10. eurosceptic (noun) – a person who is opposing to increase the powers of the European Union.
11. obligation (noun) – condition, requirement; moral imperative/responsibility.
12. at odds  (phrase) – in conflict, in disagreement, at variance.
13. cherry pick (verb) – pick and choose; look at the various things that are on display and select the best or the most valuable from among them. (Courtesy: The Hindu Know Your English)
14. status quo (noun) – the present situation, the current state, the existing state of affairs.
15. Brussels (noun) – The headquarters of the European Union.
16. regulatory (adjective) –  directorial/organizational, governmental, supervisory.
17. jurisdiction (noun) – territory, region, area.
18. belfast (noun) – The capital of Northern Ireland.
19. assuage (verb) – alleviate, mitigate/reduce, relieve.
20. get around (phrasal verb) – overcome, surmount, prevail/triumph over.
21. bloc (noun) – alliance, association, group.
22. amount to (verb) – add up to, come to, represent.
23. hark back (phrasal verb) – recall, recollect, think of.
24. discrepancy (noun) – inconsistency, difference, variation/deviation.
25. referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
26. regret (verb) – rue, repent, be sorry/apologetic about.
27. entail (verb) – cause, result in, produce.
28. accent (noun) – emphasis, importance, priority.
29. in the wake of (phrase) – aftermath, as a result of, because of.
30. populist (noun) – politicians who claim that they are representing the common/ordinary people.
31. perils (noun) – difficulties, dangers, risks.
32. linger (verb) – stay, remain, persist.

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