The Hindu Editorial (Consensus, not confusion) – May 12, 2020

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The Hindu Editorial (Consensus, not confusion) – May 12, 2020

The Centre’s move to run 15 pairs of trains between New Delhi and major cities will serve as a trial for further relaxation of lockdown travel restrictions. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Consensus, not confusion) – May 12, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Consensus, not confusion) – May 12, 2020

consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group, agreement, concurrence.
resumption (noun) – restarting, recommencement, reopening.
aid (verb) – help, assist, support.
stranded (adjective) – stuck (in difficulties), helpless, abandoned, deserted.
common code (noun) – a (common) system of rules; systematic regulations.
relaxation (noun) – moderation, modification (of a rule less strict).
lockdown (noun) – an emergency protocol implemented by the authorities that prevents people from leaving from a place; An extended state of confinement/encirclement/isolation of a person by the authority.
lifeline (noun) – support, helping hand, life belt, sustenance.
design (verb) – originate, create, plan, formulate, think up.
look for (phrasal verb) – search for, try to find, seek.
get home (phrase) – to return to one’s home; to arrive at one’s home.
novel coronavirus (nCoV) (SARS-CoV-2) (noun) – a new strain (type/variety) coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. (Courtesy: WHO)
overwhelm (verb) – overload, engulf, swamp/flood; overburden, beset.
dysfunctional (adjective) – not functioning/working normally or properly; troubled, unsettled, flawed.
quarantine (noun) – a process of separating out people, animals and things (such as plants) from others for a period of time in order to control/restrict the spread of a contagious disease; Quarantine is imposed to separate and restrict the movement of persons, who may have been exposed to infectious disease, but not yet known to be ill.
come under (phrasal verb) – be subjected to.
strain (noun) – pressure, stress, demand/burden.
expatriate (noun) – a person who is living/working abroad; emigrant, migrant.
add to (phrase) – increase, intensify, exacerbate, aggravate, worsen.
favour (verb) – support, back, endorse, advocate, espouse.
institutional (adjective) – procedural, prescribed, systematic, regulated.
underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
inter- (prefix) – between.
dilemma (noun) – quandary, predicament, difficulty.
standard operating procedure/protocol (SOP) (noun) – a detailed, written document consisting of step-by-step information on routine activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with specific regulations or standards.
merely (adverb) – only, simply, just.
adhere to (verb) – abide by, stick to, hold to, comply with.
protocol (noun) – procedure, rules, system of rules, method.
prescribe (verb) – stipulate, lay down, order, specify.
bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
curb (noun) – restraint, control, restriction, check.
tend to (verb) – be prone, be liable, be likely; gravitate, incline.
lower one’s guard (noun) – to stop being cautious (to avoid possible problems or dangers).
peculiar (adjective) – strange, unusual/odd, unexpected.
circumstances (noun) – situation, conditions, state of affairs.
social/physical distancing (noun) – a term means actively avoiding crowded public places, is a key element in decreasing the rapid spread of COVID-19. This is an effort intended to limit exposure by reducing face-to-face contact and preventing spread among people in community settings.
compliance (noun) – conformity, observation, adherence.
orderly (adjective) – systematic, methodical, organized/planned.
relieve (verb) – mitigate, ease, reduce.
affordable (adjective) – reasonable, economical, reasonably priced, in-expensive.
facilitate (verb) – make easier, make possible; assist, help, aid.
in place (phrase) – established, set up.
persuade (verb) – convince, influence, press someone into, make certain.
warrant (verb) – justify/necessitate, vindicate/validate, call for.
pre-symptomatic (adjective) – relating to a condition/person with mild illness/symptoms.
asymptomatic (adjective) – relating to a condition/person with no symptoms.
symptomatic (adjective) – relating to a condition/person with symptoms.
patchwork (noun) – mess, confusion, mishmash.
anxiety (noun) – concern/stress/tension, unease, apprehension, disquiet.