The Hindu Editorial (More bang for the buck) – Nov 28, 2019
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s successful launch on Wednesday of Cartosat-3, along with 13 other small U.S. satellites, marks a major technological milestone for India. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (More bang for the buck) – Nov 28, 2019.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (More bang for the buck) – Nov 28, 2019:
- bang for the buck (phrase) – value for money.
- unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
- wealth (noun) – abundance, bounty, plethora.
- espionage (noun) – spying, undercover work, infiltration/counter-intelligence.
- low hanging fruit (noun) – something (goal/task/deed) easy to achieve.
- surgical strike (noun) – the military attack aimed to cause damage on a particular target with small/no collateral damage to surroundings.
- sophisticated (adjective) – advanced, highly developed, innovatory.
- inferior (adjective) – substandard, low-quality, shoddy.
- spectacle (noun) – display, show, event/scene.
- in so far as (phrase) – to the extent/degree that.
- transponder (noun) – radio or radar transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal.
- (have) a long way to go (phrase) – need to do a lot or make progress before achieve something (aim/goal).
- payload (noun) – it can be a satellite, space probe, or spacecraft carrying instruments and others which are (not fuels) used for a rocket’s operation.
- ink (verb) – sign (an agreement/contract).
- shackle (verb) – restrain, restrict, limit.
- bureaucratic (adjective) – institutional, procedural, official/governmental.
- encumbrance (noun) – hindrance, obstruction, burden/nuisance.
- à la (preposition) – French, in the manner of.
- a host of (noun) – lot, large number, great quantity.
- lie in (phrasal verb) – be present, be contained, exist in.
- ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
- induce (verb) – bring about, cause, effect, result in.
- credentials (noun) – achievements, capability, accomplishments.
- poster child (noun) – a person represents a specified quality.
- fortify (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, bolster.
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