The Hindu Editorial (Blinkers on) – Apr 10, 2019
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto offers glimpses of its understanding of India and its vision for India. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Blinkers on) – Apr 10, 2019.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Blinkers on) – Apr 10, 2019:
- blinker (noun) – something which restricts someone from understanding a situation thoroughly and narrows down viewpoint.
- manifesto (noun) – (policy) statement, declaration, pronouncement of a political party issued before an election.
- unabashed (adjective) – unashamed/shameless, brazen, unconcerned.
- narrowly (adverb) – in a restricted/limited way.
- glimpse (noun) – glance, brief look, sight.
- reiteration (noun) – the process of repeating something (some action) for clarity/emphasis.
- under way (adverb) – in progress, occurring, taking place.
- scrutiny (noun) – observation, inspection, examination.
- distinct (adjective) – clear-cut, definite, specific.
- yearning (noun) – longing, desire/wish, appetite.
- monolith (noun) – a large, impersonal, invisible social/political structure.
- hardline (adjective) – relating to a group/a political party with people who support a strict ideas and they are extreme & uncompromising.
- recurring (adjective) – repetitive, recurrent, regular.
- unforgiving (adjective) – harsh, hostile, fierce.
- hallmark (noun) – mark, indication, sure sign.
- hardened (adjective) – firm, rigid, inflexible.
- emphatic (adjective) – definite, strong, conclusive/decisive (of a result).
- pursuit (noun) – aspiration for, quest for, search for.
- flee (verb) – escape, abscond, run away/take flight.
- persecution (noun) – ill treatment/abuse, harassment, oppression.
- advance (verb) – promote, further/support, strengthen.
- unmistakable (adjective) – clear, evident, noticeable/palpable.
- boastful (noun) – bragging, self-satisfaction, full of oneself.
- run down (phrasal verb) – criticize, denigrate/belittle, find fault with.
- make strides (phrase) – make progress, make headway, advance.
- exclusively (adverb) – specially, particularly, only.
- watch (noun) – period, stint, spell.
- dwell on (phrasal verb) – speak, write (about a specific subject) at length.
- momentous (adjective) – significant, important, crucial/critical.
- demonetisation (noun) – the act of deprive currency unit (note/coin) of its status as money.
- account (noun) – narrative, portrayal, description/report.
- ambitious (adjective) – difficult, exacting, formidable/challenging.
- harmony (noun) – solidarity, concord, unity/amicability.
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