The Hindu Editorial (Raising the bar) – Jul 05, 2019
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Raising the bar) – Jul 05, 2019:
- raise the bar (phrase) – fix/make the standards (higher) that others to meet.
- churn (noun) – disorder/disorganization, confusion, disruption/chaos.
- revival (noun) – improvement, re-establishment; restoration/comeback.
- categorically (adverb) – clearly/directly, explicitly.
- uncertainty (noun) – doubtfulness, apprehension, quandary/dilemma.
- culmination (noun) – climax, finale, conclusion.
- paralysis (noun) – shutdown, immobilization, stoppage.
- rout (noun) – defeat, overwhelming (very large/massive/huge) defeat.
- self-reflection (noun) – serious thinking about one’s own feelings.
- critique (noun) – analysis, evaluation, assessment.
- introspection (noun) – self-observation, self-analysis; contemplation.
- accountability (noun) – responsibility, liability, answerability.
- stick to (phrasal verb) – abide by, adhere to, fulfil.
- coterie (noun) – gang, camp, faction/sect.
- flourish (verb) – thrive/prosper; be well, be strong.
- predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the post; forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
- manipulation (noun) – manoeuvre, stratagem, intrigue/ploy.
- vested interest (noun) – a personal interest in something to get benefit.
- reinforce (verb) – strengthen, support, buttress/bolster up.
- self-seeker (noun) – self-server, a person with self-obsession/self interest, egocentric person.
- electorate (noun) – all the people who entitled to vote in an election.
- indictment (noun) – charge, accusation, allegation.
- fortunes (noun) – circumstances (the success or failure of someone), state of affairs, conditions.
- wane (verb) – decline, decrease, disappear.
- plummet (verb) – fall steeply/sharply, plunge, tumble.
- articulation (noun) – statement/assertion, expression/statement, talk.
- reflective (adjective) – thoughtful, contemplative, introspective.
- insurmountable (adjective) – unconquerable, unassailable, unbeatable.
- clutch (noun) – group, collection, set.
- power-broker (noun) – an individual or a group of people who has a big influence & makes decisions on political/economic power.
- facade (noun) – show, front, appearance.
- parasitical (adjective) – exploitative, relying on others, living off another, slavish.
- seasoned (adjective) – experienced, long-serving, veteran.
- reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
- resuscitation (noun) – revival, restoration, rejuvenation.
- abound (verb) – be plentiful, be abundant, be numerous.
- step aside (phrasal verb) – withdraw, resign from (an important role/position).
- drag (noun) – hindrance, burden, inconvenience.
- enterprise (noun) – business, venture, undertaking.
- forbear (noun) – variant spelling of forebear, ancestor, forefather, predecessor.
- notion (noun) – idea, belief, conception.
- dynasty (noun) – family, line, succession.
- helm (noun) – in charge, in control, responsible.
- precondition (noun) – necessary condition, imperative, requirement.
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