The Hindu Editorial (Clearing the path) – Aug 22, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Clearing the path) – Aug 22, 2018

The Supreme Court’s order to seal and close 27 resorts operating in corridors used by elephants in the Nilgiris is a necessary step to restore the ecology of these spaces. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Clearing the path) – Aug 22, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Clearing the path) – Aug 22, 2018:

ecology (noun) – preservation, protection, safeguarding.
habitat (noun) – (natural) environment/territory.
fragmentation (noun) – breaking, separation, disintegration.
migratory(adjective) – relating to migration.
regenerate (verb) -revive, renew, restore.
species(noun) – a group/breed/family of living organisms (animals & plants) with the individual having the same quality & can breed.
imperative (adjective) – condition, requirement, obligation.
unbridled (adjective) – unrestrained, unconstrained, uncontrolled.
retaliatory (adjective) – termed as a revenge against someone.
precariously (adverb) – insecurely; unsafely, weakly.
call for (phrasal verb) – demand, necessitate need/reason for.
come up (phrasal verb) – arise, present itself, occur/happen.
gaze (noun) – observance, inspection, scrutiny.
requisite (adjective) – necessary, required, essential.
grey (adjective) – unofficial, informal, irregular.
mushroom (verb) – increase, expand, grow/develop rapidly.
fringe (noun) – perimeter, periphery, border.
acquisition (noun) – acquiring, procuring, collecting (assets); procurement, collection.
remedy (noun) – solution, antidote, panacea.
reserves (noun) – protected area, animal sanctuary, conservation area (for wildlife).
vulnerable (adjective) – in danger, in peril, in jeopardy.

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