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The Hindu Editorial (Perilous state) – May 13, 2020

The Hindu Editorial (Perilous state) – May 13, 2020

State finances are in a shambles. Every single State’s, without exception, though the degree may vary. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Perilous state) – May 13, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Perilous state) – May 13, 2020

  1. perilous (adjective) – dangerous, risky, precarious, insecure, life-threatening.
  2. shambles (noun) – complete mess, disorder/disarray, disorganization.
  3. without exception (phrase) – used to highlight that what you are saying is applying to all (excluding no one).
  4. lockdown (noun) – an emergency protocol implemented by the authorities that prevents people from leaving from a place; An extended state of confinement/encirclement/isolation of a person by the authority.
  5. triple whammy (noun) – three-fold blow/setback; three problems which are happening at the same time.
  6. account for (phrasal verb) – constitute, make up, comprise, form.
  7. collapse (verb) – decline, drop, fall suddenly.
  8. call upon (phrasal verb) – ask formally, demand (to do something).
  9. beef up (phrasal verb) – strengthen, reinforce, consolidate, improve.
  10. quarantine (noun) – a process of separating out people, animals and things (such as plants) from others for a period of time in order to control/restrict the spread of a contagious disease; Quarantine is imposed to separate and restrict the movement of persons, who may have been exposed to infectious disease, but not yet known to be ill.
  11. gold standard (noun) – a monetary system where a country’s currency or paper money has a value directly connected to gold. It guaranteed that the government would redeem (pay/exchange) any amount of currency (paper money) for its value in gold.
  12. plead (verb) – appeal to, beseech, request/ask earnestly.
  13. relaxation (noun) – moderation, modification (of a rule less strict).
  14. go ahead (phrasal verb) – to proceed, to continue to do something, to start/begin to do something.
  15. rein in (phrasal verb) – restrict, control, limit, restrain.
  16. seek (verb) – ask for, request, appeal for (something).
  17. consecutive (adjective) – successive, continuous, back-to-back.
  18. tremendous (adjective) – huge, massive, immense.
  19. strain (noun) – pressure, stressdemand/burden.
  20. simultaneously (adverb) – at the same time, concurrently, at once.
  21. desperation (noun) – hopelessness, despair/distress, worry, discouragement.
  22. commence (verb) – begin, start, open.
  23. outlet (noun) – shop, selling place.
  24. flout (verb) – disobey, break, violate.
  25. social/physical distancing (noun) – a term means actively avoiding crowded public places, is a key element in decreasing the rapid spread of COVID-19. This is an effort intended to limit exposure by reducing face-to-face contact and preventing spread among people in community settings.
  26. seed (verb) – spread.
  27. means (noun) – way, method, procedure, technique.
  28. replenish (verb) – refill, restore, fill up (again).
  29. conventional (adjective) – normal, standard, formal, traditional.
  30. unconventional (adjective) – unusual/unfamiliar, atypical, alternative, different.
  31. for instance (phrase) – for example.
  32. appropriate (verb) – secure, acquire, take over.
  33. tranche (noun) – part, section, portion (of something, particularly money).
  34. fiscal (year) (noun) – financial year.
  35. dues (noun) – payment, contribution (which is (long) pending).
  36. reimburse (verb) – compensate, repay, refund, settle up with.
  37. relax (verb) – less strict, lessen, moderate, ease.
  38. fiscal deficit (noun) – the difference between total expenditure and total income of the government.
  39. assessment (noun) – evaluation, appraisal, analysis.
  40. acknowledge (verb) – admit, accept, recognize, realize.
  41. phased (adjective) – relating to something carried out/performed/pursued in stages; staggered, timed at intervals (of something as they don’t happen at the same time).
  42. leeway (noun) – freedom, scope/flexibility, latitude/elbow room.
  43. relieve (verb) – reduce, mitigate, alleviate.
  44. stress (noun) – strain, burden; trouble, difficulty.

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