The Hindu Editorial (Reinstated, conditionally) – Jan 09, 2019

Editorial Words

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Reinstated, conditionally) – Jan 09, 2019

reinstate (verb) – bring back, restore, return to power/position.
conditionally (adverb) – with certain requirements, conditions, limits.
contention (noun) – declaration, statement, assertion.
blow (noun) – disturbance, setback, shocking disappointment/misfortune.
set aside (phrasal verb) – overrule, overturn, cancel/dismiss.
divest (verb) – deprive of, strip of, dispossess/relieve of (power).
insulate (verb) – protect, keep safe, safeguard.
take up (phrasal verb) – accept, agree, undertake.
in the midst of (phrase) – in the middle of.
tussle (noun) – fight, skirmish/scuffle; quarrel.
trade (verb) – swap, exchange, switch.
time-bound (adjective) – relating to a very short time limit/close deadline to do something.
of no avail (phrase) – in vain, without success, with no result, of no use.
amount to (verb) – be regarded as, be equivalent to, be tantamount to.
lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, stipulate, set down.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
objective (noun) – intention, purpose, target/aim.
oblique (adjective) – indirect, implicit, evasive.
intriguing (adjective) – interesting, fascinating, absorbing.
consequential (adjective) – important, significant, major.
restrain (verb) – prevent, stop, disallow.
coup (noun) – seizure of power, deposition; rebellion.