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:

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

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