The Hindu Editorial (Closed road) – Apr 12, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Closed road) – Apr 12, 2019:

1. rescind (verb) – revoke, repeal, cancel/reverse.
2. ill-advised (adjective) – unwise, misguided, short-sighted/thoughtless.
3. orderly (adjective) – methodical, systematic, peaceful.
4. in the light of (phrase) – considering, taking into account, keeping in mind.
5. draconian (adjective) – very harsh, oppressive, authoritarian.
6. lifeline (noun) – preservation, conservation, means of escape.
7. perishable (adjective) – easily spoilt, biodegradable; relating to items likely to decay quickly, especially foods.
8. produce (noun) – agricultural products in total.
9. be at pains to (do) something (phrase) – to try very hard to do something.
10. emphasise (verb) – draw attention to, highlight, underscore.
11. militate against (verb) – work against, resist, hinder/oppose.
12. unfettered (verb) – unrestrained, unrestricted/unconstrained, free.
13. segregate (verb) – separate, set apart, sort out.
14. at the mercy of (phrase) – in the power of, in the control of, under the control of.
15. deployment (noun) – the movement of a military troops to a particular place.
16. wake-up call (noun) – something which alerts a person to a problem and makes him/her to do some remedial action.
17. appraisal (noun) – assessment/evaluation, judgement, rating.
18. defy (verb) – resist, take a stand against, confront.
19. farther (comparative adverb) – a farther, a long way.
20. alienation (noun) – isolation, detachment, estrangement/separation.
21. us-versus-them (adjective) – mentioning the hostility between two opposing groups.
22. ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
23. double up (phrasal verb) – increase/rise by two times.
24. hassle-free (adjective) – problem-free.

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