The Hindu Editorial (To be decisive) – May 29, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s declaration that the trust of all — sabka vishwas — will be a dimension of governance in his second term is reassuring,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (To be decisive) – May 29, 2019.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (To be decisive) – May 29, 2019:
- decisive (adjective) – resolute, firm, determined.
- sustain (verb) – bolster up, maintain/retain, extend.
- deepen (verb) – augment, reinforce, strengthen.
- dimension (noun) – aspect, feature, element.
- divisive (adjective) – alienating/isolating, disharmonious, discordant.
- fact-free (adjective) – without fact.
- spruce up (verb) – make smarter/neater, make tidy, put in order.
- tenet (noun) – principle, belief, doctrine/rule.
- admission (noun) – acknowledgement, acceptance, confession.
- agonise (verb) – be worried, be anxious, upset oneself.
- prospects (noun) – chances, opportunities, possibilities.
- majoritarian (adjective) – relating to a philosophy that states that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language, social class, or some other identifying factor) of the population is entitled to a certain degree of primacy (priority) in society, and has the right to make decisions that affect the society.
- slide (noun) – fall, decline, downturn.
- deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage.
- linguistic (adjective) – relating to language; lingual.
- stress (verb) – emphasize, draw attention to, make a point of.
- introspection (noun) – self-observation, self-analysis; contemplation.
- let alone (phrase) – to say nothing of; not to mention.
- remorse (noun) – deep regret, penitence, sorrow/guilt.
- overlook (verb) – fail to notice/observe, ignore, disregard.
- mistrust (noun) – suspicion, distrust, misgivings.
- opponent (noun) – rival, adversary, the opposition.
- allege (verb) – declare, maintain, proclaim.
- mobilisation (noun) – the act of bringing people together for a particular cause.
- amplify (verb) – intensify, magnify/raise, escalate.
- rhetoric (noun) – bombast, loftiness, hyperbole/extravagant language.
- haunting (adjective) – evocative/emotive, moving/touching, unforgettable.
- recurring (adjective) – repetitive, recurrent, regular.
- condoning (adjective) – approving, justifying, vindicating.
- accommodate (verb) – help/assist, serve; adjust/attune.
- pursue (verb) – engage in, follow, conduct.
- back (verb) – support, endorse, protect.
- embellish (verb) – elaborate, exaggerate, , expand on.
- characteristic (adjective) – usual, normal, specific.
- tenacity (noun) – persistence, determination, resolve.
- slacken (verb) – decrease, lessen/diminish, weaken.
- harmony (noun) – unity, solidarity, peacefulness.
- discriminate (verb) – separate, differentiate, distinguish.
- parity (noun) – equality, uniformity, sameness/evenness.
- axiomatic (adjective) – self-evident, unquestionable/undeniable; accepted/understood.
- creed (noun) – system of belief, set of principles, statement of beliefs.
- corner (verb) – block off, trap, capture.
- sympathiser (noun) – supporter, well wisher, ally.
- condemn (verb) – criticize, censure, denounce.
- in the face of (phrase) – when confronted/faced with.
- stand one’s ground (phrase) – be resolute, insist, be determined.
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