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