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.
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