The Hindu Editorial (Challenge in Jharkhand) – Dec 31, 2019

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The Hindu Editorial (Challenge in Jharkhand) – Dec 31, 2019

As Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren was sworn-in on Sunday for his second term as State Chief Minister in a function attended by an array of leaders from nationwide Opposition parties,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Challenge in Jharkhand) – Dec 31, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Challenge in Jharkhand) – Dec 31, 2019:

reorient (verb) – change the focus on.
swear in (phrasal verb) – admit into office, inaugurate, introduce (into office).
array (noun) – line-up, assembling, range.
symbolism (noun) – symbolic meaning to something (facts).
unmistakable (adjective) – well defined, clear, obvious.
cement (verb) – connect, attach, join.
hegemonic (adjective) – dominant in a context.
fall short of (phrase) – be deficient/inadequate/insufficient; fail to meet/reach.
decisive (adjective) – deciding, conclusive, determining.
bag (verb) – secure, obtain, acquire.
allegiance (noun) – loyalty, faithfulness, devotion.
tweak (verb) – adjust, modify, alter.
tenancy (noun) – occupancy, possession, holding.
noteworthy (adjective) – significant, notable, important.
nod (noun) – approval, acknowledgement, endorsement.
dissent (noun) – disagreement, disapproval, opposition.
humongous (adjective) – huge, enormous, substantial/massive.
address (verb) – attend to, tackle, deal with.
dubious (adjective) – suspicious, questionable, unreliable.
distinction (noun) – importance, significance, reputation/status.
starvation (noun) – extreme hunger, lack of food, famine, undernourishment/malnourishment.
scarcity (noun) – shortage, undersupply, dearth/lack, rarity.
streamline (verb) – make something efficient/smooth-running/well organized.
weed out (phrasal verb) – isolate, separate out, filter out.
flawed (adjective) – defective, faulty, distorted, inaccurate.
biometrics (noun) – the metrics with human (physical & behavioural) characteristics used for identification and access control.
universalise (verb) – make (something) available for all.
thoroughgoing (adjective) – extensive, widespread, detailed.
attain (verb) – achieve, accomplish, reach.
indices plural of index (noun) – measure; guide, indication.
debt (noun) – liability, financial obligation, borrowed capital.
tempt (verb) – entice, attract, lure.
wrack a variant of rack (verb) – torment, afflict, torture/pain.
rent seeking (noun) – a behavior which does not create economic gains for society, instead it helps a company/organisation/individual using their resources to get economic gain.
premise (noun) – thesis, presupposition, belief, thought.
sustainable (adjective) – valid, legitimate/reasonable, reliable, trustworthy.
saddle (verb) – burden, hamper; inflict something on.
resource curse (noun) – ‘Dutch disease’; it explains why countries that are richer in natural resources are poorer, have less economic growth and are less democratic.