The Hindu Editorial (The second coming) – May 30, 2019
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (The second coming) – May 30, 2019:
- second coming (noun) – figuratively returning; (second coming means the return of Christ to Earth on Judgment Day (at the end of the world))
- swearing-in (noun) – a ceremony at which a person is admitted into office by taking oath.
- send out (phrasal verb) – produce, create, give out.
- to begin with (phrase) – at first, at the outset, at the beginning.
- underline (verb) – underscore, emphasize, highlight.
- logjam (noun) – unsettled situation.
- turn the page (phrase) – to make a fresh start (after a period of difficulties)
- bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
- hold (verb) – have, maintain, feel.
- optimism (noun) – hopefulness, confidence, positiveness.
- outreach (noun) – the level of reaching out/activity/effort; involvement.
- slate (verb) – schedule, plan, organize.
- affirmation (noun) – confirmation, ratification, endorsement.
- affinity (noun) – association, harmony, relationship.
- unwise (adjective) – ill-advised, inadvisable, irresponsible.
- read into (phrasal verb) – assume from, attribute to, infer from.
- symbolism (noun) – comparison, metaphor, figurative expression.
- promising (adjective) – hopeful, favourable, positive.
- incipient (adjective) – developing, impending, growing.
- deliberation (noun) – careful consideration, thought/thinking, contemplation.
- owing to (phrase) – because of, as a result of, on account of.
- misgivings (noun) – doubt, suspicion, distrust.
- induct (verb) – admit to, allow into, introduce to.
- sanctions (noun) – action taken, or an order given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
- intent (noun) – aim, purpose, objective.
- multilateral (adjective) – involving many different countries or groups.
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