The Hindu Editorial (Agents of change) – Oct 17, 2019
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Agents of change) – Oct 17, 2019:
- accrue (verb) – accumulate, collect, gather.
- chilling (adjective) – frightening, terrifying, disturbing/horrifying.
- ameliorative (verb) – better, reformed, revamped/improved.
- correlation (noun) – similarity, parallel, resemblance.
- nutrition (noun) – nourishment, nutriment, nutrients.
- stroke (noun) – movement, action, move.
- dietary diversity – It is defined as the number of different foods or food groups consumed over a given reference period. It is a strong predictor of micronutrient adequacy and overall diet quality. (Courtesy: IFPRI, Washington).
- indicator (noun) – measure, index, gauge.
- deficiency (noun) – defect, limitation, shortfall.
- infant (noun) – baby, newborn, young child.
- bolster (verb) – strengthen, support, boost.
- revelatory (adjective) – prophetic, predictive, visionary.
- adequately (adverb) – satisfactorily, of enough,
- empirical (adjective) – factual, actual, practical, pragmatic.
- laureate (noun) – a person who is honoured with an award for outstanding achievement.
- well being (noun) – healthy state, comfort/happiness, prosperity.
- literacy (noun) – the ability to read and write.
- ride on (phrasal verb) – depend on.
- salubrious (adjective) – healthy, beneficial, wholesome.
- compelling (adjective) – convincing, persuasive, strong/forceful.
- prosperous (adjective) – flourishing, successful, strong.
- strive (verb) – undertake, seek, make an effort.
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