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The Hindu Editorial (PM Modi’s new Council) – Jun 01, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (PM Modi’s new Council) – Jun 01, 2019

His self-assurance boosted by a massive popular mandate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi constituted a 58-member Council of Ministers,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (PM Modi’s new Council) – Jun 01, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (PM Modi’s new Council) – Jun 01, 2019:

  1. outshine (verb) – be superior to, outdo/outrun, surpass.
  2. characteristically (adverb) – (of a particular person) typically, usually, habitually.
  3. imprimatur (noun) – authorization, approval, confirmation.
  4. unmistakable (adjective) – distinctive, distinct, well defined.
  5. composition (noun) – formation, structure, organization.
  6. throw light on (phrase) – explain, clarify, elucidate/clear up.
  7. induction (noun) – inauguration, introduction, swearing in (to a new job or position).
  8. lieutenant (noun) – subordinate, deputy, second in command.
  9. fortify (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, support.
  10. precursor (noun) – sign, signal, indication.
  11. architecture (noun) – structure, organization, formation.
  12. evidently (adverb) – seemingly, apparently, on the face of it.
  13. choppy (adjective) – full of waves; turbulent, heavy/stormy.
  14. rock (verb) – shake up, disconcert.
  15. sailing (noun) – journey, quest, crusade.
  16. confidant (noun) – companion, close friend, best friend.
  17. have one’s task cut out (phrase) – be faced with a tough task/work.
  18. spillover (noun) – repercussion, consequence, outcome (unexpected one).
  19. objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
  20. triumvirate (noun) – a group of three powerful or notable people/things.
  21. pecking order (noun) – range, scale, gamut.
  22. infuse (verb) – add, introduce, impart/inculcate.
  23. skew (verb) – distort, misrepresent, falsify.
  24. heartland (noun) – the most important part of a field of activity; the central part of something.
  25. disproportionate (adjective) – inordinate, unreasonable, excessive.
  26. wholeheartedly (adverb) – committedly, dedicatedly, enthusiastically.
  27. content with (verb) – satisfy, make happy, appease.
  28. linguistic (adjective) – relating to language; lingual.
  29. equation (noun) – association, connection, likening.
  30. representative (noun) – (of a legislative assembly) consisting of people selected from a wider group.
  31. in terms of (phrase) – with regard to, regarding/concerning, in connection with.
  32. reflect (verb) – indicate, show/display, demonstrate.
  33. mosaic (noun) – diverse, but coherent society.

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