The Hindu Editorial (Sound and fury) – Aug 26, 2020

The sound and fury at the seven-hour long virtual meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Monday signified a lot. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Sound and fury) – Aug 26, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Sound and fury) – Aug 26, 2020:

1. sound and fury (phrase) – used to refer an action or argument that attracts a lot of attention but futile (useless/pointless).
2. introspection (noun) – self-observation, self-analysis, self-examination; contemplation.
3. virtual meeting (noun) – (interactive) online meeting.
4. meeting (noun) – gathering, assembly, conference, summit.
5. orchestrated (adjective) – organized, arranged, choreographed (secretively).
6. tirade (noun) – attack, verbal onslaught, rant; a long talk of criticism/accusation.
7. lend/give credence to (phrase) – to make something (opinion/idea) seem correct.
8. visible (adjective) – prominent, distinguishable, transparent.
9. intent (noun) – aim, purpose, objective.
10. influence (verb) – affect, have an effect on, persuade.
11. shore up (phrasal verb) – bolster up, buttress, strengthen, fortify, support.
12. hold (verb) – occupy, have (a position).
13. interim (adjective) – provisional, transitional, temporary.
14. swing (verb) – sway, oscillate, move back and forth.
15. senile (adjective) – aged, old, elderly.
16. juvenile (adjective) – young, teenage, underage.
17. gloss over (phrasal verb) – conceal, cover up, hide.
18. substance (noun) – significant subject, important matter/content, valid message.
19. incidentally (adverb) – by the way, by the bye, coincidentally; by chance, accidentally.
20. vilify (verb) – censure, insult, criticize.
21. signatory (noun) – the person who signed an official document/agreement.
22. seek (verb) – try, aim, work towards.
23. deflect (verb) – deviate, divert, distract, change.
24. opponent (noun) – rival, enemy, nemesis, contender/opposer.
25. opportunist (noun) – a person who is selfish, self-centred, self-seeking, egocentric.
26. staunch (adjective) – loyal, committed, reliable, dependable, strong.
27. hastily (adverb) – swiftly, rapidly, quickly.
28. degenerative (adjective) – deteriorating, weakening, declining.
29. affliction (noun) – misfortune, hardship, suffering, pain, trouble.
30. cripple (verb) – impair, hamper, impede, weaken, put out of action, disable, paralyze. 
31. invest in (verb) – confer on, grant to, vest in, entrust to (a right or power or faith).
32. command (verb) – receive, be given, get/gain, obtain.
33. cry (noun) – urgent request, demand, appeal, entreaty.
34. disingenuous (adjective) – dishonest, deceitful, double-dealing.
35. exercise (verb) – use, employ, make use of, utilize.
36. accountability (noun) – responsibility, liability, answerability.
37. deeply (adverb) – seriously, intensely, strongly.
38. detest (verb) – hate, dislike, disdain.
39. fortunate (adjective) – lucky, favoured, blessed.
40. in its entirety (phrase) – as a whole, completely, entirely/totally.
41. reformist (noun) – a person who supports reformation of a system; groundbreaker, pathfinder.
42. mislabel (verb) – label incorrectly.
43. self-styled (adjective) – so-called, self-appointed, avowed, professed.
44. frustration (noun) – disappointment, annoyance/irritation, dissatisfaction.
45. selective (adjective) – discriminatory, discerning, particular.
46. selective interest (noun) – interest shown on certain things only and not others; Selective interest leads to a concentration of attention on partial data.
47. accommodative (adjective) – accommodating, cooperative, helpful.
48. magnanimity (noun) – big-heartedness, generosity, kindness.
49. pave the way for (phrase) – clear the way for, create a situation to do something, precede, make provision for.
50. last (verb) – continue, go on, remain, exist.
51. legacy (noun) – something received from a predecessor or from the past.
52. household (noun) – family, house.
53. give up (phrasal verb) – abandon, forgo, renounce, relinquish.
54. obduracy (noun) – stubbornness, dogged determination, relentlessness.
55. bitterness (noun) – resentment, dissatisfaction, discontent.
56. transparent (adjective) – open/candid, forthright, straightforward, honest.
57. successor (noun as modifier) – inheritor, next-in-line, descendant.

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