The Hindu Editorial (An unnecessary move) – Jan 31, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (An unnecessary move) – Jan 31, 2019

The Centre’s request to the Supreme Court to allow it to return the “superfluous land” it had acquired around the disputed site in Ayodhya in 1993 is not innocuous;… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (An unnecessary move) – Jan 31, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (An unnecessary move) – Jan 31, 2019:

juncture (noun) – point, time/moment, stage.
superfluous (adjective) – extra, surplus, excess; unnecessary/inessential.
innocuous (adjective) – harmless, inoffensive, non-injurious.
status quo (noun) – the present situation, the current state, the existing state of affairs.
aftermath (noun) – consequence, result/outcome, repercussion.
apparently (adverb) – seemingly, evidently, on the face of it.
equitable (adjective) – fair, reasonable, sensible.
in view of (phrase) – in the light of, owing to, considering.
adjudicatory (adjective) – relating to adjudication (a formal judgement).
palpable (adjective) – noticeable, appreciable, discernible.
facilitate (verb) – make easier, clear the way for, assist/help.
address (verb) – attend to, tackle, deal with.
mollify (verb) – assuage, alleviate, mitigate.
fraught with (adjective) – full of, filled with.
reignite (verb) – evoke, call up, stimulate.
passion (noun) – temper, rage, outburst of anger.
adjudication (noun) – judgement, decision, verdict.
acquisition (noun) – acquiring, accession, addition/appropriation.
contend (verb) – assert, claim, argue.
disposal (noun) – settlement, determination, conclusion.
fruit (noun) – outcome, result, return.
detrimental (adjective) – harmful, dangerous, inimical.
in favour of (phrase) – in support of, to the advantage of, for all, approving of.
the time is ripe (phrase) – an appropriate/convenient time has come.
provocative (adjective) – annoying, irritating, provoking.
run-up to (noun) – a period/time before an important event.
anti-secular (noun) – against secular; religious.
vicinity (noun) – nearness, closeness, proximity.