The Hindu Editorial (Managing perceptions) – Feb 14, 2020

The Centre’s decision to take another group of envoys on a guided tour of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), and the stated hope of the Ministry of External Affairs that these tours will become a regular feature,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Managing perceptions) – Feb 14, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Managing perceptions) – Feb 14, 2020:

perception (noun) – understanding, discernment, recognition/realization; interpretation.
envoy (noun) – representative, delegate, messenger/spokesperson (on a diplomatic mission).
ground reality (noun) – practical condition/situation.
point to (verb) – indicate, suggest, denote.
productive (noun) – useful, effective, beneficial, helpful.
incident (noun) – affair, event, occurrence, happening.
delegation (noun) – a body of representatives.
glimpse (noun) – glance, brief look, sight.
normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
come forward (phrasal verb) – volunteer, step forward.
account (noun) – explanation, description, narrative.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal/account.
prevail (verb) – exist, be in existence, be present.
diplomatic (adjective) – (delicate & sensitive) consular, foreign-policy, political.
exchange (noun) – reciprocity, trade, interchange.
ambassador (noun) – envoy, diplomat, consul.
pave the way for (phrase) – clear the way for, create a situation to do something, precede, make provision for.
Brussels (noun) – The headquarters of the European Union. Brussels is a metonym of the European Union.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference, talk.
superficial (adjective) – insignificant, unimportant, hollow, meaningless; artificial.
escape someone’s attention (phrase) – to fail to be noticed by someone.
confines (noun) – limits, boundaries, borders (of a place).
handpick (verb) – specially chosen, specially selected.
opt out (phrasal verb) – decide not to participate in something.
freer (comparative adjective of free) – casual, informal, unforced, natural.
detention (noun) – confinement/incarceration, captivity, custody.
relent (verb) – change one’s mind, back down, give in.
chimera (noun) – illusion, false impression, deceptive appearance.
patently (adverb) – obviously, clearly, apparently/without doubt.
fragile (noun) – weak, shaky/risky, feeble/unsound.
snap (verb) – break suddenly.
puzzle (verb) – perplex, confuse, bewilder/mystify.
affairs (noun) – matters, activities, concerns.
square up (phrasal verb) – face, tackle, deal with (a difficulty/problem) firmly.
lie (verb) – be present, be contained, exist.
octogenarian (adjective) – a person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
wrongdoing (noun) – misconduct, criminal act, lawbreaking.
furnish (verb) – provide, issue, give.
credible (adjective) – acceptable, dependable, convincing.
prosperity (noun) – success, comfort, good fortune, well being.
momentous (adjective) – significant, important, serious, crucial/critical.
legitimate (adjective) – valid, reasonable, reliable.