The Hindu Editorial (Signs and substance) – Feb 27, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Signs and substance) – Feb 27, 2020:

1. substance (noun) – significant subject, important matter/content, valid message.
2. leverage (verb) – use, make use of, utilize (to maximum gain).
3. rapport (noun) – affinity, link/bond, close/special relationship, mutual understanding.
4. clinch (verb) – secure, settle, confirm/conclude, close (a deal).
5. cleave (verb) – split, divide, lay open, bisect/separate into two.
6. symbolism (noun) – symbolic meaning to something (facts).
7. rally (noun) – gathering, assembly, meeting (to show support for a cause).
8. bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
9. the former (noun) – (denoting) the first-mentioned; the first one of two things that have been mentioned.
10. address (noun) – a formal speech/talk/discourse.
11. reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, represent.
12. unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
13. admiration (noun) – approval, regard, respect.
14. credit with (verb) – be accredited with, be recognized as, be held responsible for.
15. compliment (verb) – praise, commend, speak highly of, express admiration for.
16. endorsement (noun) – support, backing, approval.
17. please (verb) – satisfy, gratify, make happy, make someone feel good.
18. count (noun) – a point for discussion or consideration.
19. arson (noun) – setting fire intentionally to damage/destroy public properties, particularly buildings.
20. briefing (noun) – information, directions, guidelines.
21. concrete (adjective) – definite, specific, conclusive.
22. memorandum of understanding (MoU) (noun) – a formal (written) agreement between two or more parties indicating an intended common line of action.
23. Letter of Cooperation (noun) – a written agreement between one or more parties who are participants in a project or activity that usually requires the pooling of resources in order to accomplish a particular goal.
24. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) (noun) – Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, at about -260° Fahrenheit (-162.2° C), for shipping and storage.
25. language (noun) – speech, communication, (verbal) expression, articulation.
26. hegemony (noun) – leadership, dominance, authority.
27. broach (verb) – put forward, bring up, raise/introduce.
28. militarisation (noun) – the process by which a society organizes itself for military conflict and violence.
29. counter (verb) – respond to, contradict, negate.
30. strive (verb) – try hard, attempt, aim, make an effort.
31. course (phrase) – plan of action, course of action, method of working, line of action; “set a course for” generally means to set/point the direction in which the ship/airplane should travel.
32. backing (noun) – support, help, assistance.
33. anticipated (adjective) – expected, predicted.
34. elusive (adjective) – difficult to find, difficult to achieve; indistinct/intangible.

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