The Hindu Editorial (Beyond words) – Aug 22, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Beyond words) – Aug 22, 2018

In the midst of the inane controversy over Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu’s presence at Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s swearing-in ceremony,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Beyond words) – Aug 22, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Beyond words) – Aug 22, 2018:

build on (phrasal verb) – develop, enhance, expand on.
courtesy (noun) – politeness, courteousness, affability.
equilibrium (noun) – balance, symmetry, equality.
in the midst of (phrase) – in the middle of.
inane (adjective) – silly, foolish, absurd.
substantive (adjective) – important & meaningful.
call on (phrasal verb) – visit, pay a visit to, go and see.
appointee (noun) – one who is appointed to a job/position, representative, delegate, office holder.
caretaker (adjective) – temporary, interim, provisional.
call for (mass noun) – demand, need, necessitate.
pursue (verb) – engage in, take part in, follow/conduct.
stick by (phrasal verb) – stand by; adhere to, comply with.
acrimonious (adjective) – (of speech/discussion) angry & bitter, harsh, hostile.
to begin with (phrase) – at first, at the outset, at the beginning.
inhibit (verb) – impede, hinder, prevent.
overture (noun) – move, approach, signal/proposal.
command (verb) – receive, be given, get/obtain.
predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the post, forerunner, precursor.
conservative (adjective) – conventional, unchanging, restrained.
ceasefire (noun) – a temporary stoppage of a war, truce, armistice.
a move (forward) (noun) – progress, advancement, development.
breather (noun) – break, respite, breathing space.
behind the scenes (phrase) – secretly, privately, surreptitiously.

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