The Hindu Editorial (In time of need) – Apr 10, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (In time of need) – Apr 10, 2020

in time of need (phrase) – at a time when help is really needed (for someone).
bow (verb) – give in, yield, submit, surrender, succumb, capitulate.
unlikely (adjective) – not likely, improbable, questionable.
run out (phrasal verb) – be used up, be exhausted, be finished.
blanket (adjective) – total, complete, overall, extensive, widespread.
exemption (noun) – exclusion, relief, exception.
humanitarian (adjective) – compassionate, humane, socially concerned.
ground (noun) – reason, factor, basis.
reverse (verb) – revoke, cancel, annul (a judgement/order).
retaliation (noun) – revenge, vengeance, retribution, counter-attack.
withhold (verb) – deny, refuse (to give), stop, hold back.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
solidarity (noun) – unity, harmony, mutual support, cooperation, team spirit.
novel coronavirus (nCoV) (SARS-CoV-2) (noun) – a new strain (type/variety) coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. (Courtesy: WHO)
backyard (noun) – the territory/area close to a particular country.
humanity (noun) – humankind, the human race, people.
COVID-19 (noun) – coronavirus disease 2019.
see the light (phrase) – understand, comprehend, realize.
lauded (adjective) – praised, admired highly.
rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on; resort to, bank on.
solely (adverb) – only, entirely, completely.
till recently (phrase) – up to an unspecified point in the past not long before now.
look to (verb) – rely on, depend on, resort to.
diplomatic (adjective) – sensitive, subtle, delicate; careful, understanding.
champion (verb) – advocate, promote, support.
sought-after (adjective) – popular, in demand, desired.
prophylaxis (noun) – a treatment designed and used to prevent a disease from occurring.
over the counter (phrase) – by a normal retail sale (without a prescription demanded).
hoarding (noun) – stocking/storing, accumulation, collection.
rheumatoid arthritis (noun) – a disease that causes chronic inflammation (swelling) of the joints.
pharmaceutical (adjective) – relating to the manufacture and sale of medicinal drugs.
ramp up (phrasal verb) – increase.
in all likelihood (phrase) – most likely, in all probably, no doubt.
in the short time (phrase) – In the near future.
taskforce (noun) – unit, crew, outfit, section (mainly arranged for a task).
anecdotal (adjective) – not based on factual, scientific reports and observations done carefully; unscientific, informal, unreliable, untrustworthy.
authorisation (noun) – permission, approval, consent, sanction.
efficacy (noun) – effectiveness, efficiency, power/ability to give estimated results.