The Hindu Editorial (Not so swachh) – Nov 27, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Not so swachh) – Nov 27, 2019:

1. sanitation (noun) – it generally refers to the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human urine and faeces (Courtesy: WHO).
2. ideal (noun) – paradigm, criterion, model/exempler.
3. deprivation (noun) – poverty, impoverishment, hardship, neediness.
4. high-profile (adjective) – most important, unavoidable, attracting much public attention.
5. plaudits (noun) – praise/acclaim, kudos, commendation.
6. quest (noun) – pursuit, mission.
7. deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage.
8. defecation (noun) – excretion, discharging faeces/stools/bodily waste.
9. cover (the) ground (phrase) – to complete something in a particular manner.
10. determinant (noun) – factor, issue, concern.
11. pursue (verb) – engage in, follow, conduct.
12. reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
13. indisputable (adjective) – undeniable, unquestionable, unarguable.
14. remit (verb) – send, dispatch, transmit (money) in payment.
15. dimension (noun) – aspect, feature, element.
16. controvert (verb) – contradict, challenge/oppose, repudiate.
17. rely upon (phrasal verb) – depend on, count on, reckon.
18. dwelling (noun) – residence, house, accommodation.
19. flagship (adjective) – most important schemes (produced by a government).
20. bridge (verb) – join, link, connect, unite.
21. indices plural of index (noun) – measure; guide, indication.
22. political will (noun) – political intention/desire (to complete a scheme/project even if it is not admired/welcomed in the beginning).
23. sustained (adjective) – continuous, constant, steady.
24. universalise (verb) – make (something) available for all.

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