The Hindu Editorial (Andhra spectrum) – Jun 10, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Andhra spectrum) – Jun 10, 2019:

spectrum (noun) – a wide range of positions, opinions, etc. between two extreme points.
heir (noun) – successor, next in line, beneficiary.
legacy (noun) – footprint, effect/outcome (something received from a predecessor or from the past).
sheer (adjective) – utter, complete/thorough, consummate/out and out.
tenacity (noun) – persistence, determination, resolve.
devoid of (adjective) – lacking, without, free of/free from.
ideological (adjective) – dogmatic, doctrinal.
thread (noun) – theme, subject matter, train of thought.
inadequacy (noun) – insufficiency, deficiency, shortage.
amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
fortress (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, build up.
accord (verb) – give, grant, present.
landslide (noun) – decisive, runaway (victory), overwhelming majority.
downslide (noun) – decline, downward movement/trend, downgrade.
(go) over the cliff (phrase) – enter a “zone of uncertainty” which is unpredictable and may lead to a catastrophic situation.
fortunes (noun) – circumstances (the success or failure of someone), state of affairs, conditions.
befall (verb) – (of something bad) happen, occur, take place/appear.
humiliate (verb) – embarrass, degrade, shame.
nurture (verb) – encourage, promote, foster.
unitary (adjective) – relating to a system of government in which power is provided to the central government.
homogenize (verb) – unite, make similar, merge.
fissiparous (adjective) – divisive, separatist, polarising.
be at the receiving end (phrase) – be subjected to something (always bad).
enthusiastic (adjective) – passionate, avid, eager.
subscriber (noun) – supporter, contributor, member.
weave (verb) – entwine, interlace, intertwine.
foothold (noun) – support, grip/anchorage, secure position.
vanquish (verb) – conquer, defeat, repress.
build on (phrasal verb) – develop, expand/enlarge on; enhance.
predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the post; forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
accommodate (verb) – help/assist, serve; adjust/attune.
formidable (adjective) – impressive, strong/powerful, tremendous.
empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
welfarism (noun) – the principles/policies of a welfare state.
bedrock (noun) – core, basis/base, foundation.
decimation (noun) – the destruction of a large proportion of a group.
hold out (phrasal verb) – offer, give, provide (a chance/hope).
juggernaut (noun) – powerful/overwhelming force.
citizenry (noun) – all the people/citizens (of a place/country considered as a whole).
complement (verb) – supplement, augment/enhance, accompany.