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