The Hindu Editorial (Softer, slower) – Mar 16, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Softer, slower) – Mar 16, 2019:

Brexit (noun) – a term used for the (supposed) departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
overwhelming (adjective) – very large, massive/huge; very strong.
rule out (phrasal verb) – eliminate, reject, dismiss.
crashing out (noun) – walk away, withdrawal, departure/exit, removal.
catastrophic (adjective) – destructive, ruinous, disastrous.
foreclose (verb) – preclude, prevent, remove ( a course of action).
respite (noun) – breathing space, stop, discontinuation.
emphatically (adverb) – distinctly, clearly, noticeably.
House of Commons (noun) – the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (“the House of Lords” is the upper house).
silver lining (noun) – consoling and hopeful aspect of a difficult/unpleasant situation.
setback (noun) – problem/difficulty, issue, hitch.
endorse (verb) – uphold, support, approve.
Downing Street (noun) – the street in central London where the official residence and office of the UK Prime Minister is situated. Downing Street is a metonym of the UK Prime Minister’s office. (Metonym is a word used to mention something associated figuratively).
hardliner (noun) – a group/a political party with people who support a strict ideas and they are extreme & uncompromising.
looming (adjective) – threatening, menacing; emerging, appearing (as a visible thread).
tory (noun) – right-winger, reactionary, rightist.
rally behind (verb) – mobilize, raise, muster.
prop up (phrasal verb) – support, assist, help.
gambit (noun) – plan/technique, scheme, strategy.
Brussels (noun) – The headquarters of the European Union. Brussels is a metonym of the European Union.
conversely (adverb) – inversely, the other way round, oppositely/reciprocally.
concrete (adjective) – definite, specific, positive.
blow (noun) – setback, failure, disappointment.
eurosceptic (noun) – a person who is opposing to increase the powers of the European Union.
narrow (adjective) – intolerant, illiberal, conservative.
delusion (noun) – misunderstanding, misbelief, misconception.
impervious to (adjective) – unaffected by, invulnerable to, resistant/unresponsive to.
disengagement (noun) – withdrawal, departure, retreat (troops from an area).
inflict (verb) – cause, mete out, give to.
contain (verb) – restrain, control, hold in.
impede (verb) – hinder, obstruct, restrain.