The Hindu Editorial (Boost for Marathas) – Jun 29, 2019
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Boost for Marathas) – Jun 29, 2019:
- uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
- in favour of (phrase) – in support of, to the advantage of, approving of.
- strident (adjective) – blatant, high-pitched, loud & harsh.
- confer (verb) – give to, present to, grant to.
- formidable (adjective) – difficult/tough, exacting, demanding.
- foremost (adjective) – primary, main, most important.
- go beyond (phrasal verb) – exceed, do more than.
- constitute (verb) – account for, amount to, represent.
- brave (adjective) – daring/audacious, courageous, bold.
- exceptional (adjective) – unusual, unexpected, extraordinary.
- extraordinary (adjective) – unusual, strange/odd, uncommon.
- warrant (verb) – justify, vindicate, validate/call for.
- backwardness (noun) – the condition/state of not developed.
- fault (verb) – find fault with, criticize/complain about, find lacking.
- pull back (phrasal verb) – withdraw, go back on, tack back/back pedal.
- reasoning (noun) – interpretation, rationale, logical basis; explanation/justification.
- owing to (phrase) – because of, as a result of, on account of.
- uplift (noun) – improvement, ascendancy, the edge/advantage.
- classify (verb) – categorize, list, group.
- befuddle (verb) – confuse, bewilder, muddle/ disorient.
- ground (noun) – reason, factor/cause, basis.
- mere (adjective) – just, only, basic.
- pool (noun) – a group of people.
- permissible (adjective) – legitimate, admissible, allowable.
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