The Hindu Editorial (Test by night) – Oct 31, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Test by night) – Oct 31, 2019:

inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, sure to happen, unpreventable.
gratification (noun) – satisfaction, fulfilment, pleasure.
anachronism (noun) – irrelevant/inappropriate thing at a time, something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred.
seemingly (adverb) – apparently, on the face of it, evidently.
long-winded (adjective) – lengthy, long, overlong/prolonged.
throw up (phrasal verb) – produce something.
fly against (phrase) – to work against some configuration of circumstances.
dip (noun) – decrease, decline, slump.
abridged (adjective) – shortened, reduced, decreased.
snap (verb) – (of an animal) bite.
snap at someone’s heels (phrase) – follow someone closely and try to bite suddenly.
at someone’s heels (phrase) – following closely behind.
yardstick (noun) – standard, point of reference, guideline.
resilience (noun) – strength, toughness; the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
commerce (noun) – trade, dealings, business.
pressing (adjective) – important/key, high-priority, critical/crucial.
organically (adverb) – in a natural way.
reluctant (adjective) – unwilling, disinclined, unenthusiastic.
in sync (phrase) – working well together; in agreement.
much water has flowed under the bridge (phrasal verb) – a lot of time has passed since the event; it is generally used when referring to something (time) that has gone away and can’t be returned and is therefore unimportant or futile to discuss.
sweep aside (phrasal verb) – remove, dispel, abolish (something quickly).
cobweb (noun) – something confuses (alike spider’s web).
backyard (noun) – the territory/area close to a particular country.
take on (phrasal verb) – compete against.
lustre (noun) – glory, fame, merit, distinction.
imminent (adjective) – at hand, approaching/coming, close.
tussle (noun) – clash, match, contest/competition.
dim (verb) – fade, dull, become less intense.
prolonged (adjective) – continuous, persistent, constant.
meltdown (noun) – an uncontrolled (emotional) outburst.
point to (verb) – indicate, suggest, signal/signify.
underbelly (noun) – misfortune, affliction, trouble.
ills (noun) – problems, troubles, difficulties.
custodian (noun) – curator, guardian; caretaker/protector.
run (noun) – good time, favourable moment, golden opportunity.
get past (phrasal verb) – to be able to stop something from affecting.
pushover (noun) – weak-ling, unworthy/feeble opponent.
sibling (noun) – brother or sister.
brethren (plural noun) – community, group.
set in (phrasal verb) – begin, start, arrive (of something unpleasant).
relish (verb) – enjoy greatly, delight in, gloat over, take pleasure.
potent (adjective) – powerful, strong, vigorous.
armour (noun) – protective covering, shield.
cover all bases (phrase) – deal with something completely/thoroughly.
slice (noun) – piece, bit, part, portion.