The Hindu Editorial (Straws in the wind) – Nov 09, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Straws in the wind) – Nov 09, 2018

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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Straws in the wind) – Nov 09, 2018:

a straw in the wind (noun) – premonitory sign; an indication of what might happen in the future.
arithmetic (noun) – calculation, reckoning, tally.
tie-up (noun) – association, relationship, alliance .
anticipate (Verb) – expect, foresee, predict.
stronghold (noun) – bastion, bulwark/mainstay; fort, castle,
non-existent (adjective) – not present, not existing, absent.
bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
prospects (noun) – future, chances/opportunities, possibilities.
bag (Verb) – win, get/secure.
a bit (phrase) – somewhat/rather, a little, slightly.
appreh ension (noun) – concern, doubt/qualm, misgiving.
exaggerate (verb) – overstate, overrate, magnify.
illustration (noun) – demonstration, example, sample/case in point.
dynamic (noun) – basic/fundamental cause, force.
infuse (verb) – inject/instil, impart, add/introduce.
beleaguered (adjective) – hard-pressed, troubled, under pressure/stress.
revive (verb) – renew, energize, fortify.
buoy (verb) – cheer up, uplift, encourage.
sub-par (adjective) – below an average.
going forward (phrase) – from now on, in the future.
bearing (noun) – relevance, importance/significance, pertinence/connection.
struck past participle of strike (verb) – settle on, agree on; achieve/reach.
scattered (adjective) – disorganized, disbanded, divided.
accommodative (adjective) – accommodating, cooperative, helpful.
resonant (adjective) – suggestive, expressive, evocative.