The Hindu Editorial (Beyond the wall) – Jun 15, 2019

Failure is always an orphan, but the scramble among Congress leaders to stick the genesis of the party’s devastating…. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Beyond the wall) – Jun 15, 2019.

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1. look for (phrasal verb) – search for, try to find, seek.
2. scapegoat (noun) – a person blamed for the wrongdoings/faults that someone else has done.
3. orphan (noun) – someone/something who is lacking specific support/protection/advantage.
4. scramble (noun) – struggle, tussle/scuffle, battle.
5. genesis (noun) – origin/source, beginning, emergence.
6. devastating (adjective) – (extremely) shocking, upsetting, distressing.
7. comical (adjective) – absurd, ridiculous, silly.
8. evasiveness (noun) – elusiveness, avoiding, dodging, escaping/sidestepping.
9. condone (verb) – deliberately ignore, not take into consideration, disregard.
10. reigning (adjective) – incumbent, current, presiding.
11. supremo (noun) – very important person, leading light (with great authority).
12. apparently (adverb) – seemingly, evidently, ostensibly.
13. in touch with (phrase) – up to date, familiar, acquainted/conversant.
14. on the ground (phrase) – in a situation/place where things are happening really/practically.
15. ferociously (adverb) – extremely, strongly, very greatly.
16. insulate (verb) – protect, keep safe, safeguard.
17. self-serving (adjective) – self-seeking, selfish, egocentric.
18. aide (noun) – assistant, deputy, subordinate.
19. in the making (phrase) – developing, coming/burgeoning, up and coming.
20. watch (noun) – period, stint, spell.
21. up against (phrase) – confronted with.
22. in favour of (phrase) – in support of, to the advantage of, approving of.
23. partisan (adjective) – biased, prejudiced, one-sided.
24. catalogue (verb) – classify, categorize, systematize.
25. objective (adjective) – actual, real, existing.
26. degeneration (noun) – deterioration, decline, degradation.
27. egocentrism (noun) – selfishness, introversion, self-regard/ self-obsession.
28. entitlement (noun) – right, privilege, permission.
29. underlie (verb) – be fundamental, be basic, be essential.
30. aftermath (noun) – consequence, result/outcome, repercussion.
31. disheartening (adjective) – discouraging, dispiriting, demoralizing.
32. sympathiser (noun) – supporter, well wisher, ally.
33. boon (noun) – benefit, advantage, gain.
34. call out (phrasal verb) – draw attention to someone’s bad actions.
35. sought past and past participle of seek (verb) – ask for, request, beg for.
36. setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, misfortune.
37. subordinate (noun) – second in command, assistant, deputy.
38. walk away (phrasal verb) – leave, abandon, withdraw.
39. in the face of (phrase) – when confronted/faced with.
40. brinkmanship (noun) – the practice of trying to achieve an advantageous results by engaging in a dangerous issue or event to the edge of safety, especially in politics. by pushing dangerous events.
41. revealing (adjective) – telling, meaningful, informative.
42. in the midst of (phrase) – in the middle of.
43. entrant (noun) – new member, beginner, newcomer.
44. photo-op (noun) – another term for photo opportunity; photo call; it is an arranged event (opportunity) to take photos of politicians/celebrities posing for publicity.
45. ground (noun) – reason, factor/cause, basis.
46. existential (adjective) – relating to existence.
47. machinations (noun) – schemes/plots, intrigues, conspiracies.
48. courtier (noun) – attendant, retainer, companion.
49. undermine (verb) – weaken, spoil, damage.
50. self-reflective (adjective) – relating to a serious thinking about someone’s character/actions.
51. obsession (noun) – passion, enthusiasm, preoccupation.
52. self-indulgent (adjective) – unrestrained, immoderate, extravagant.
53. push to the wall (phrase) – to force someone into a position where there is only one choice to make; to put someone in a defensive position.
54. hold someone responsible/accountable for (phrase) – blame someone for something.

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