The Hindu Editorial (The forgotten million) – Nov 06, 2018
One hundred years after the end of World War I, the immense sacrifice and contributions of well over a million soldiers of undivided India are being… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The forgotten million) – Nov 06, 2018.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The forgotten million) – Nov 06, 2018:
- incrementally (adverb) – in an incremental way; by small additions.
- memorialize (verb) – commemorate, honour, pay tribute to.
- centenary (adjective) – relating to a hundredth anniversary.
- Armistice Day (noun) – the anniversary of the the First World War which finally came to a close with the signing of an armistice between Germany and the Allied Powers on 11 November 1918; Remembrance day to remember & pay tribute to the those fought in the WW1.
- unveil (verb) – present, announce, disclose/make public.
- pledge (verb) – promise, vow/swear, give an assurance.
- khadi poppy (noun) – a symbolic gesture to recognise the huge/very large contribution of Indian soldiers during World War I.
- Victoria Cross (noun) – The highest military award in the honours system of the United Kingdom, and some members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
- bravery (noun) – courage, braveness, valour.
- ceremonial (adjective) – formal, official, ritual/public.
- pomp (noun) – ritual, display/spectacle, ceremony.
- officialdom (noun) – civil service officials as a group, administrative officials, bureaucracy.
- poignant (adjective) – affecting/touching, moving, emotional.
- transcript (noun) – written version/copy, reproduction, record/text.
- inhumane (adjective) – severe , harsh, vicious/cruel.
- flogging (noun) – whipping, lashing, beating the human body with whips, lashes, rods & etc (as a punishment).
- brazenly (adverb) – shamelessly, boldly, unashamedly; blatantly/fragrantly.
- discriminatory (adjective) – prejudicial, biased, unfair.
- bourgeoisie (noun) – the capitalist class; the middle class.
- fledgling (adjective) – emerging, beginning, developing.
- psyche (noun) – soul/spirit, essential nature/persona, individuality.
- tenet (noun) – principle, belief, doctrine/rule.
- embody (verb) – incorporate, include, encompass.
- ethos (noun) – ethics/beliefs, principles, standards.
- wary (adjective) – cautious, careful, circumspect.
- steer clear of (phrase) – keep away from, avoid , shun.
- personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
- predecessor (noun) – precursor, forerunner, antecedent.
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