The Hindu Editorial (Miles to go) – May 15, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Miles to go) – May 15, 2019:

predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the post; forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
daunting (adjective) – intimidating, challenging, disconcerting/ unsettling.
await (verb) – wait for, expect, look for.
realm (noun) – area, field, domain (of activity).
reinvigoration (noun) – strengthening, rejuvenation, renewal/revival.
hobble (verb) – restrict/control/limit the activity or development of something.
prospects (noun) – possibilities, potential, outlook.
to begin with (phrase) – at first, at the outset, at the beginning.
nevertheless (adverb) – in spite of that, notwithstanding, however.
disconcerting (adjective) – discomfiting, unsettling, disturbing.
ecular (adjective) – relating to a fluctuation/trend happening slowly over a long period of time.
slide (verb) – fall, drop, decline.
dwindling (adjective) – diminishing, decreasing, reducing (in amount/rate).
swept past participle of sweep (verb) – to win a contest completely.
gloriously (adverb) – impressively, greatly, splendidly.
apartheid (noun) – prejudice, bias, bigotry/inequity (racial segregation).
coterminous (adjective) – having the same boundaries.
elite (noun) – high society people; the group of most powerful people in a society.
indulge in (verb) – become involved in (an undesirable activity).
rent-seeking (noun) – a behavior which does not create economic gains for society, instead it helps a company/organisation/individual using their resources to get economic gain.
marketisation (noun) – a restructuring process that enables state enterprises to operate as market-oriented firms by changing the legal environment in which they operate.
step down (phrasal verb) – resign, give up one’s job, stand down.
in the wake of (phrase) – aftermath, as a result of, as a consequence of.
scandal (noun) – impropriety, misconduct, wrongdoing.
venality (noun) – corruptible state; a state of being vulnerable to be corrupt/bribery/grafting.
flourish (verb) – thrive/prosper; be well, be strong.
scalpel (noun) – a small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.
trim (verb) – shorten, abridge, cut down.
oust (verb) – overthrow, remove, unseat/dismiss.
illicit (verb) – illegal, unlawful, illegitimate.
deft (adjective) – skilful, efficient, adept.
in terms of (phrase) – with regard to, regarding/concerning, in connection with.
steer (verb) – guide, conduct, direct/take.
choppy (adjective) – full of waves; turbulent, heavy/stormy.
tottering (adjective) – unsteady, unstable/insecure; feeble.
cater to (verb) – accommodate/serve, provide for, oblige.
a step forward (noun) – progress, advancement, development/headway.
patronage (noun) – backing/support, advocacy, assistance/protection.
ridden past participle of ride (verb) – manage, handle, control.
vow (verb) – swear, pledge, promise.
stem (verb) – restrain, restrict/control; reduce, diminish.
marketable (adjective) – in demand, sought-after, wanted.
vocational (adjective) – relating to job or work & its related skills.
fend for oneself (verb) – manage by oneself, provide for oneself, take care of oneself.
lie in (phrasal verb) – be present, be contained, exist.
power through (verb) – continue working on something relentlessly until the end, even if that is difficult.
old guard (noun) – a person in an organisation for a very long time.
avowed (adjective) – asserted, admitted, stated (publicly).