The Hindu Editorial (Governance Index) – Dec 30, 2019
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Governance Index) – Dec 30, 2019:
- index (noun) – sign, measure; guide, indication.
- incentivise (verb) – encourage, motivate, galvanize.
- benchmark (verb) – evaluate (something) by comparison with a standard.
- think-tank (noun) – a panel of experts.
- inaugural (adjective) – first, initial, introductory.
- without more ado (phrase) – immediately, instantly, directly.
- put up (phrasal verb) – propose, put forward, present; display.
- dubiously (adverb) – with hesitation, with doubt.
- seek (verb) – try, attempt, aim.
- catch up with (phrasal verb) – to draw level with.
- composite (adjective) – made up of several parts; compound/combined, complex.
- in due course (phrase) – at the appropriate time, in time, eventually.
- will (noun) – desire/wish, preference, decision, intention.
- bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
- shortcoming (noun) – fault, flaw, imperfection/defect.
- prevalence (noun) – commonness, widespread presence, ubiquitousness.
- irrigation (noun) – the process of (artificially) supplying water to farm land to grow crops & plants.
- water conservation (noun) – preservation, protection, safeguarding of of water resources, both surface and groundwater.
- leave out (phrasal verb) – fail to include.
- disproportionate (adjective) – inordinate, unreasonable, excessive.
- weight (noun) – importance, significance, value/power.
- notwithstanding (preposition) – in spite of, despite, regardless of.
- noteworthy (adjective) – significant, notable, important.
- address (verb) – attend to, tackle, deal with.
- credible (adjective) – acceptable, dependable, convincing.
- objective (adjective) – impartial, unbiased; actual, real.
- go without saying (phrase) – be obvious that it does not need to be said or explained.
- take away (phrasal verb) – remove, dismiss, take out.
- inherent (adjective) – basic/fundamental, implicit.
- accomplish (verb) – achieve, complete, fulfil.
- bear/keep in mind (phrase) – take into account, be mindful, remember/consider.
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