The Hindu Editorial (Consensus-maker: On Vajpayee) – Aug 17, 2018

If one word could best describe a man, then for Atal Bihari Vajpayee that would have to be compromise.  For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Consensus-maker: On Vajpayee) – Aug 17, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Consensus-maker: On Vajpayee) – Aug 17, 2018: 

1. consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group. agreement, concurrence.
2. compromise (noun) – concession/adjustment, cooperation, agreement.
3. contrarian (noun) – a person who is opposing, rejecting, dissenting (popular opinion).
4. traverse (verb) – negotiate, go across, cross.
5. animosity (noun) – hostility, antagonism, enmity/aversion.
6. throwback (noun) – a return to a previous generation skill sets.; bounce back, shine back.
7. shrewd (adjective) – astute, intelligent, wise/far-sighted.
8. acerbic (adjective) – sharp, stinging/razor-edged, satirical/sarcastic.
9. wit (noun) – intelligence, wisdom, insight; wittiness/humour.
10. statesman (noun) – senior politician, respected political figure, political leader.
11. reach out (phrasal verb) – contact someone to obtain or offer help/assistance.
12. torchbearer (noun) – front runner, leading/guiding light, pioneer.
13. ascendant (adjective) – on the rise, rising (in power), increasing/growing.
14. outgrow (verb) – grow larger than.
15. mend fences (phrase) – make peace, shake hands, settle differences.
16. build bridges (phrase) – support/develop friendly relations.
17. propel (verb) – move, drive, motivate.
18. deep-seated (adjective) – firmly established (at the root level).
19. prejudice (noun) – bigotry, bias, intolerance/discrimination.
20. lie (in) (verb) – consist, exist, be present.
21. stint (noun) – time, term, session/spell.
22. misadventure (noun) – misfortune; problem/difficulty, mishap/setback.
23. bedfellow (noun) – a person or thing allied or closely connected with another.
24. cohesive (adjective) – united, integrated, cooperated.
25. rein in (phrasal verb) – restrict, control, restrain.
26. extremist (noun) – a person who is with extreme political or religious views and supports violent actions; fanatic, radical, fundamentalist.
27. within spitting distance (phrase) – close, near, beside.
28. contentious (adjective) – controversial, debatable, disputed.
29. there is no denying (phrase) – it is undoubtedly true.
30. come across (phrasal verb) – seem, appear, look.
31. endearing (adjective) – delightful, attractive/appealing, winning.

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