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:

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

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