The Hindu Editorial (Irresponsible remarks) – Sep 14, 2019

Remarks made by a Minister in Uttar Pradesh that the construction of a temple in the disputed site at Ayodhya is a certainty… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Irresponsible remarks)- Sep 14, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Irresponsible remarks) – Sep 14, 2019:

1. wary (adjective) – cautious/alert, careful, circumspect. 
2. undermine (verb) – weaken, spoil, damage.
3. zeal (noun) – passion, fervour, eagerness, interest.
4. disconcerting (adjective) – discomfiting, unsettling, disturbing.
5. cockiness (noun) – boldness, a state of over-confident & arrogant.
6. defer (verb) – delay, hold off, postpone.
7. resolve (noun) – determination, resolution, decision, firmness of purpose.
8. decree (noun) – order, command, regulation.
9. draw attention to (phrase) – emphasise, highlight, underscore;focus on.
10. utterance (noun) – statement, expression, pronouncement/remark.
11. quite (adverb) – in every respect, in all respects, without exception.
12. annoying (adjective) – irritating, infuriating, troublesome.
13. unforgivably (adverb) – unpardonably, unjustifiably, indefensibly.
14. embarrassing (adjective) – upsetting, disconcerting, discomfiting; delicate/sensitive.
15. brazen (adjective) – bold and shameless; unashamed, unabashed.
16. sought past and past participle of seek (verb) – try, attempt, aim.
17. reflect (verb) – reveal, disclose, exhibit.
18. take cognisance of (phrase) – attend to, take into account, be prepared for.
19. fanatical (adjective) – enthusiastic, eager, keen, fervent.
20. frenzied (adjective) – uncontrolled, intense, furious/mad.
21. mob (noun) – a large, disorganized, and often violent crowd of people
22. pull down (phrasal verb) – raze, demolish, destroy  bulldoze ( a building).
23. forthcoming (adjective) – made available, accessible, obtainable.
24. backdrop (noun) – situation, scenario, context.
25. octogenarian (noun) – a person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
26. hurl (verb) – utter/express (abuse) vehemently.
27. allegedly (adverb) – supposedly, purportedly, reportedly.
28. ridicule (adjective) – mockery, contempt, scorn.
29. intimidating (adjective) – frightening, overawing, or threatening.
30. in order to (phrase) – as a ways/methods to.
31. underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
32. adjudicate (verb) – judge, give a verdict on; decide, settle/resolve.

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