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.
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