The Hindu Editorial (Stress and strain) – Jan 30, 2019
No relationship is free of tense moments and conflicting emotions. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Stress and strain) – Jan 30, 2019.
To read this article, click here.
This preview is provided here with permission.
Courtesy: The Hindu
Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Stress and strain) – Jan 30, 2019:
- strain (noun) – pressure, stress, demand/burden.
- charge (verb) – affect, pervade, permeate (with an emotion/tension).
- win over (phrasal verb) – persuade, talk round, induce.
- topple (verb) – overthrow, oust, dethrone.
- allegiance (noun) – loyalty, faithfulness, devotion.
- assert itself (verb) – behave confidently, be assertive, put oneself forward.
- at the expense of (phrase) – sacrifice, cost, loss.
- stake (noun) – ante, risk, bet.
- concede (verb) – give up, relinquish, lose/yield (strength, power, position).
- keep out (phrasal verb) – exclude, deny access to, prohibit.
- turf (noun) – area of activity, territory, domain.
- herd (verb) – gather, assemble; guide.
- poach (verb) – appropriate, misappropriate, take unfairly.
- pressure point (noun) – a place/situation where the problem or trouble exists/starts.
- promptly (adverb) – quickly, swiftly, rapidly.
- rattled (adjective) – worried, disturbed, irritated.
- make amends (phrase) – compensate, make it up for, redress.
- manoeuvre (verb) – manage, organize, arrange (something tactfully).
- at fault (phrase) – to blame, blameworthy, censurable/reproachable.
- storm (noun) – argument, commotion; controversy.
- marriage of convenience (noun) – marriage based on (practical) reasons and not on affection.
- gesture (noun) – action, deed, move.
- magnanimity (noun) – generosity, benevolence, kindness.
- pragmatic (adjective) – empirical, realistic/actual, practical.
- discourse (noun) – discussion, talk, debate.
- derogatory (adjective) – disparaging, detracting; belittling/dishonouring.
- redress (verb) – correct, rectify, set right/amend.
- grievance (noun) – complaint, criticism, objection/protest.
- townspeople (plural noun) – resident, occupier, dweller.
- surcharged (adjective) – relating to the excessive tension/emotion.
- set off (phrasal verb) – give rise to, cause/ invoke, begin/start.
- ravaging (adjective) – devastating, ruining, destroying.
Note:
1. Click each one of the words above for their definition, more synonyms, pronunciation, example sentences, phrases, derivatives, origin and etc from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/.bigotry, narrow-mindedness
2. Definitions (elementary level) & Synonyms provided for the words above are my personal work and not that of Oxford University Press. Tentative definitions/meanings are provided for study purpose only and they may vary in different context.
3. This word list is for personal use only. Reproduction in any format and/or Commercial use of it is/are strictly prohibited.
Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Stress and strain) – Jan 30, 2019:
“Phrasal Verbs” We Learnt Last Week
“Idioms & Phrases” We Learnt Last Week
“Important Definitions” We Learnt Last Week
Recent Word Lists For The Hindu Editorial Articles