The Hindu Editorial (Behemoth’s shadow) – Jun 04, 2019

Constituents of the National Democratic Alliance are feeling the weight of the BJP’s dominance. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Behemoth’s shadow) – Jun 04, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Behemoth’s shadow) – Jun 04, 2019:

1. behemoth (noun) – a large and powerful organization.
2. breathe down someone’s neck (phrase) – trouble, bother, worry.
3. weight (noun) – influence, power, significance.
4. objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
5. scout (verb) – search, look, inspect.
6. render (verb) – make, cause to be, represent.
7. redundant (adjective) – unnecessary/useless, not required, inessential.
8. humiliate (verb) – embarrass, degrade, demean.
9. turn down (phrasal verb) – reject, dismiss, discard/rule out.
10. in turn (phrase) – successively, sequentially, in succession.
11. interlude (noun) – interval, intermission, break/respite.
12. about-turn (adjective) – about-face, reversal, change of mind/sea change.
13. part with (verb) – give up, relinquish/hand over, forgo/renounce.
14. reckoning (noun) – opinion, view, a way of thinking/estimation.
15. indulgent (adjective) – understanding, broad-minded, forgiving.
16. abrasive (adjective) – harsh, biting, tough/unfeeling.
17. heft (noun) – ability, influence; weight/strength.
18. hassle (verb) – harass, trouble, bother.
19. assertive (adjective) – confident, positive, bold/decisive.
20. blunt (adjective) – diminish, decrease, weaken.
21. flip the equation (phrase) – reverse the situation.
22. slip away (phrasal verb) – disappear, vanish, abscond.
23. adventurism (noun) – the inclination/readiness to take risks in business or politics.
24. dividend (noun) – benefit, advantage, gain.
25. drag (noun) – hindrance, inconvenience, burden.
26. opponent (noun) – rival, adversary, the opposition.
27. ally (noun) – partner, colleague, associate.

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