The Hindu Editorial (Foggy in Wayanad) – Apr 02, 2019
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Foggy in Wayanad) – Apr 02, 2019:
- foggy (adjective) – confused/bewildered; vague/unclear.
- fault-line (noun) – a divisive issue, difference of opinion.
- defining moment (noun) – a point in life when someone is urged to make an important decision, or when someone experience something that fundamentally changes everything.
- nonetheless (adverb) – notwithstanding, nevertheless, in spite of that/however.
- ideological (adjective) – dogmatic, doctrinal.
- forefront (noun) – fore, front, front line.
- secular (adjective) – non-religious, worldly, earthly.
- paradox (noun) – mystery, absurdity; incongruity.
- gambit (noun) – plan, scheme, strategy.
- amplify (verb) – intensify, increase, raise.
- rupture (noun) – rift, separation, division/break-up.
- fierce (adjective) – aggressive, powerful, strong.
- keep something at arm’s length (phrase) – avoid, keep/stay away from.
- exigency (noun) – (urgent) need, demand, urgency.
- watch (noun) – period, stint, spell.
- foray (noun) – a brief & active attempt to get involved in a new activity/sphere.
- lock in (phrasal verb) – involve in a competitive/tough situation.
- frontally (adverb) – fore-mostly, at the front side.
- disparage (verb) – undervalue, discredit, deprecate.
- overtones (noun) – connotation, hidden meaning/implication, association.
- axis (noun) – agreement.
- persist (verb) – continue/carry on, remain/linger/stay.
- fulcrum (noun) – essential role, central role, main role.
- bound by (verb) – limit, restrict/restrain, confine.
- pluralist (adjective) – coexisting; relating to (the people) exist in harmony irrespective of various differences.
- exclusivist (adjective) – relating to the doctrine/belief that only one particular belief or system is true.
- majoritarian (adjective) – relating to a philosophy that states that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language, social class, or some other identifying factor) of the population is entitled to a certain degree of primacy (priority) in society, and has the right to make decisions that affect the society.
- vice versa (adverb) – oppositely, inversely, in reverse.
- mobilisation (noun) – the act of bringing people together for a particular cause.
- onus (noun) – responsibility, duty, burden.
- aggregate (verb) – combine, merge/unite, consolidate.
- candidacy (noun) – candidate-ship.
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