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