The Hindu Editorial (Line of caution) – Apr 23, 2019
The Central government’s decision to suspend trade across the Line of Control between Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is bad in conception,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Line of caution) – Apr 23, 2019.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Line of caution) – Apr 23, 2019:
- hardship (noun) – trouble, difficulty, problem.
- revoke (verb) – cancel, repeal, reverse.
- conception (noun) – intention, idea, concept.
- fraught (adjective) – anxious, worried, distressed/panicky.
- narcotic (noun) – illegal drugs, painkiller, pain reliever.
- barter (noun) – exchange, trading, business.
- presumably (adverb) – probably, in all likelihood, undoubtedly.
- exploit (verb) – utilize, use, capitalize on.
- well-founded (adjective) – acceptable, supportable, valid.
- stringently (adverb) – strictly, firmly, severely.
- livelihood (noun) – source of income, means of support, living, subsistence.
- foolproof (adjective) – infallible, unfailing/unerring, effective.
- keep in mind (phrase) – take into account, be mindful, remember/consider.
- confidence-building measures/mechanisms (noun) – confidence-building measures (CBMs) are planned procedures to prevent hostilities, to avert escalation, to reduce military tension, and to build mutual trust between countries.
- ceasefire (noun) – a temporary stoppage of a war, truce, armistice.
- over time (phrase) – gradually, progressively, with time.
- fade (verb) – fail, dwindle, decline.
- shrill (adjective) – loud/strong, high-pitched, ear-piercing, harsh.
- relentlessly (adverb) – steadily, firmly/determinedly, unwaveringly.
- hard line (noun) – uncompromising commitment.
- convoy (noun) – a group of vehicles or ships that are traveling together usually for protection.
- summarily (adverb) – immediately, instantly, straight away.
- suspicion (noun) – misgiving, doubt/qualm, scepticism.
- consequence (noun) – aftermath, result, effect/outcome.
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