The Hindu Editorial (Berth pangs) – May 31, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Berth pangs) – May 31, 2018

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Berth pangs) – May 31, 2018:

pang (noun/verb) – pain, ache, hurt.
impasse (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, stand-off.
portfolio (noun) – the position/duties of a minister/secretary of state.
relative (adjective) – reasonable, a fair degree of, considerable.
contour (noun) – outline, shape, form.
concede (verb) – yield, give up, relinquish.
step back (phrasal verb) – withdraw, disengage, pull out/pull back.
shorn past participle of shear (verb) – cut off, remove, chop off.
sought-after (adjective) – popular, in demand, desired.
outlay (noun) – expenditure, expenses, spending.
constitute (verb) – form, organize, set up.
rung (noun) – level, rank, position/grade.
patronage (noun) – assistance, support, backing.
keep up (phrasal verb) – continue, maintain, carry on/sustain.
protracted (adjective) – prolonged, extended, dragged out.
tussle (noun) – scuffle, struggle; argument/quarrel.
infuse (verb) – inject/instil, impart, add/introduce.
thwart (verb) – prevent, block, impede/hinder.
scramble (noun) – struggle, competition/contention; rush/hurry.
run the show (phrase) – be in charge, be in control, be in the driving seat.

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