The Hindu Editorial (Sure power) – Jul 13, 2020

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The Hindu Editorial (Sure power) – Jul 13, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stated resolve to tap the energy of the sun to substantially power the economy… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Sure power) – Jul 13, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Sure power) – Jul 13, 2020:

sure (adjective) – reliable, dependable, effective.
look at (phrasal verb) – regard, consider, think of; study, analyse, scrutinize.
tap (verb) – make use of, put to use, use, utilize.
resolve (noun) – decision, resolution, commitment, firmness of purpose.
substantially (adverb) – considerably, significantly, largely.
chart (verb) – outline, describe, detail.
green deal (noun) – a road map (a set of policy initiatives) for making the economy sustainable. This will happen by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities across all policy areas and making the transition just/fair and inclusive for all.
reliance (noun) – dependence on something.
self-reliant (adjective) – self-sufficient, self-supporting, self-sustaining.
industrialisation (noun) – the extensive development of industries in a region, country, culture, etc.
photovoltaic (adjective) – generating electricity directly from sunlight by a an electronic process naturally occurring in semiconductors. (Courtesy: VOA Learning English)
photovoltaic cell (noun) – the semiconductor device that converts the (sun) light into electrical energy. A photo voltaic module/panel is an assembly of photovoltaic cells mounted in a framework for installation.
long in the tooth (phrase) – old or getting old.
of the order of (phrase) – roughly, approximately, about, around.
Paris Agreement/Accord (noun) – The Paris Agreement builds upon the Convention (agreement) and for the first time brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change
and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support to assist developing countries to do so.
deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage.
aggressive (adjective) – forceful, competitive, vigorous, energetic/dynamic.
virtual (adjective) – effective, practical.
acquire (verb) – learn thoroughly, become proficient in, know inside out.
acquire (verb) – buy, obtain, take possession of.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
on the lines of (phrase) – in conformity with, along the lines of.
align (verb) – join/unite, combine, team up, cooperate, collaborate.
sustainability (noun) – maintainability of something at a certain rate/level.
objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
dirty fossil fuel (noun) – non renewable resources (or fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas are formed from the buried /deposited organic materials). It refers to fuels derived from tar/oil sands (crude bitumen), oil shale or liquid coal.
architect (noun) – originator, creator, founder.
International Solar Alliance (noun) – an alliance of 121 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It is working towards making solar energy available 24/7 at affordable cost to all.
advance (verb) – support, improve, promote, further.
set up (phrasal verb) – establish, start/begin, inaugurate, create.
avail (verb) – use, utilize, take advantage of (an opportunity/resources).
intellectual property (noun) – a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. The most well-known types are copyrights, patents, trademarks and trade secrets.
forward-looking (adjective) – progressive, ambitious, pioneering, reforming, dynamic.
deploy (verb) – use, utilize, make use of, take advantage, exploit.
aesthetic (noun) – decorative, attractive, elegant.
shift (noun) – change, adjustment, amendment.
aid (verb) – help, assist, support.