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