The Hindu Editorial (Crisis as opportunity) – Aug 13, 2019
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Crisis as opportunity) – Aug 13, 2019:
- dynasty (noun) – family, line, succession.
- interim (adjective) – provisional, transitional, temporary.
- apparently (adjective) – seemingly, evidently, it appears that.
- superficially (adverb) – apparently, seemingly, outwardly.
- tenure (noun) – term, period, time.
- spirited (adjective) – energetic/active, vigorous, dynamic.
- fortunes (noun) – circumstances (the success or failure of someone), state of affairs, conditions.
- free-fall (noun) – relating to something declining rapidly.
- impetuous (adjective) – impulsive, unplanned, hasty.
- tailspin (noun) – the condition of increasing disorder, disruption & panic.
- watch (noun) – shift, stint, spell/period.
- corrode (verb) – undermine, weaken, damage.
- take over (phrasal verb) – take charge of, take command of, assume responsibility for.
- cardinal (adjective) – fundamental, primary, principal.
- prepare the ground (phrase) – to pave the way, plan/organize, make it easier for future (development).
- transition (noun) – change, transformation, conversion.
- undermine (verb) – weaken, spoil, damage.
- credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, integrity.
- intrigue (noun) – interest, preoccupation, /passion, obsession, compulsion.
- revamp (verb) – mordenize/refurbish, improved, upgrade.
- coherent (adjective) – logical, reasonable, rational.
- squabble (noun) – argument, fight, dispute.
- unilaterally (adverb) – used to indicate something done by a person/country without approval/agreement from other people/countries involved in the situation.
- glue (noun) – adhesive, fixative, paste/gum.
- climate (noun) – atmosphere, mood/temper, situation.
- legacy (noun) – footprint, effect/outcome (something received from a predecessor or from the past).
- abhor (verb) – hate, dislike, loathe.
- privilege (noun) – (birth) right, prerogative, entitlement/advantage.
- nay (adverb) – in truth, in fact, actually.
- old guard (noun) – long-standing members; a person in an organisation for a very long time.
- reconcile (verb) – settle, resolve, patch up, accept.
- helm (noun) – responsible, in authority, in charge.
- centrality (noun) – important/essential part of something.
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