The Hindu Editorial (Tough-talking) – Feb 07, 2019
The Taliban reconciliation process is moving at a faster pace than was anticipated. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Tough-talking) – Feb 07, 2019.
To read this article, click here.
This preview is provided here with permission.
Courtesy: The Hindu
Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Tough-talking) – Feb 07, 2019:
- reconciliation (noun) – restoration of harmony, resolution, compromise.
- cut out (phrasal verb) – exclude, leave out/omit, eliminate.
- anticipate (verb) – expect, foresee, precede.
- facilitate (verb) – enable, assist/help, encourage.
- concession (noun) – conceding, granting, recognition; gesture/action made in response to a demand.
- cessation (noun) – end, termination, suspension.
- personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
- sidestep (verb) – avoid, evade/dodge, escape.
- dependent on (adjective) – conditional on, based on, determined by.
- influence (noun) – power, authority, control.
- red-line (noun) – boundary, limit.
- stakeholder (noun) – a person with an interest in something.
- abjure (verb) – renounce, relinquish, reject.
- swear (verb) – promise, vow, affirm.
- allegiance (noun) – loyalty, faithfulness, devotion.
- obvious (adverb) – clear, evident, apparent.
- misgiving (noun) – doubt, suspicion, apprehension.
- contour (noun) – outline, shape, form.
- unequivocally (adverb) – unmistakably, undeniably, unambiguously.
- renounce (verb) – relinquish, abandon, abdicate.
- abreast (adverb) – up to date with, informed about, familiar with.
- robust (adjective) – powerful, strong, vigorous.
- at the cost of (phrase) – by sacrificing/losing/giving up something.
- hard-fought (adjective) – relating to something attained/achieved with vigorous effort.
Note:
1. Click each one of the words above for their definition, more synonyms, pronunciation, example sentences, phrases, derivatives, origin and etc from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/.bigotry, narrow-mindedness
2. Definitions (elementary level) & Synonyms provided for the words above are my personal work and not that of Oxford University Press. Tentative definitions/meanings are provided for study purpose only and they may vary in different context.
3. This word list is for personal use only. Reproduction in any format and/or Commercial use of it is/are strictly prohibited.
Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Tough-talking) – Feb 07, 2019:
“Phrasal Verbs” We Learnt Last Week
“Idioms & Phrases” We Learnt Last Week
“Important Definitions” We Learnt Last Week
Recent Word Lists For The Hindu Editorial Articles