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The Hindu Editorial (Testing time) – Oct 01, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Testing time) – Oct 01, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Testing time) – Oct 01, 2019:

  1. overwhelm (verb) – defeat easily, rout, beat completely.
  2. put on (verb) – lay, place, impose.
  3. nascent (adjective) – just beginning, developing, burgeoning.
  4. virtually (adverb) – effectively, nearly.
  5. relentlessly (adverb) – steadily, firmly/determinedly, continuously in an intense way.
  6. rejoice (verb) – be happy, be pleased, be glad, be delighted.
  7. might (noun) – strength, force, power.
  8. impregnable (adjective) – invulnerable, strong, unassailable.
  9. stretch (verb) – prolong, lengthen, make longer.
  10. exert (verb) – apply, bring into play, exercise, employ.
  11. helm (verb) – steer, lead, navigate.
  12. stern (adjective) – unrelenting, unyielding, unforgiving.
  13. barring (preposition) – except for, with the exception of, discounting.
  14. a foregone conclusion (phrase) – predictable result, predictable outcome, inevitability.
  15. preparatory (adjective) – preliminary, initial, prior.
  16. potent (adjective) – powerful, strong, vigorous.
  17. favour (verb) – help, assist, aid.
  18. over-reliance (noun) – excessive dependency.
  19. colossus (noun) – giant, monster, behemoth.
  20. rigorous (adjective) – relentless, tough, hard.
  21. await (verb) – wait for, expect, look for.

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