The Hindu Editorial (Brexit troubles) – Aug 06, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Brexit troubles) – Aug 06, 2018

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Brexit troubles) – Aug 06, 2018:

desperate times call for desperate measures (phrase) – rejected measures or actions may become the best choice in a tough/difficult situation.
lobby (verb) – try to persuade; call on, urge.
retreat (noun) – resort, cottage, hiding place/residence (to take rest & relax).
Chequers (noun) – the official country residence of the British prime minister.
scrape through (verb) – barely manage to succeed; just pass, narrowly achieve.
tory (adjective) – right-wing, reactionary, traditionalist.
take/get the show on the road (phrase) – begin, start an activity that has been decided on.
sell (verb) – convince, persuade, get support for.
vague (adjective) – uncertain, unclear, imprecise/inexact.
pour cold water on (phrase) – decrease, reduce, discourage.
point out (phrasal verb) – identify, recognize, show.
inextricably (adverb) – impossible to disentangle or separate.
throw a spanner into (phrase) – prevent, stop, obstruct.
divergent (adjective) – differing, varying, dissimilar/contrasting.
Brussels (noun) – The headquarters of the European Union.
at risk (phrase) – danger, peril, jeopardy.
crash out (phrasal verb) – eliminate.

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