The Hindu Editorial (Tragic trek) – Jan 21, 2020

Venturing into forests for a trek without certified guides is akin to walking into a death trap with one’s eyes closed. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Tragic trek) – Jan 21, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Tragic trek) – Jan 21, 2020:

trek (noun) – a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery; a long journey on foot, walk.
expedition (noun) – trip, excursion, outing, journey.
exploit (verb) – take advantage of, make use of, utilize.
ignorance (noun) – unawareness, inexperience, lack of knowledge/information.
venture (verb) – undertake a risky journey; dare to do something.
akin (adjective) – similar, related, equivalent.
fatally (adverb) – deadly, lethally, catastrophically.
cliff (noun) – a high steep or overhanging face of rock, often on a coast; rock face, ridge, precipice, overhang.
bear (verb) – have, show, display.
testimony (noun) – evidence, proof, attestation/witness.
trample (verb) – walk on someone/something to damage/spoil; walk over, crush by walking on.
perish (verb) – die, expire, be killed suddenly (particularly in an accident).
personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
budding (adjective) – aspiring, future, prospective, rising.
far from (phrase) – not, not at all, nowhere near.
sensitise (verb) – responsive to, make sensitive to, reactive to.
terrain (noun) – area, domain, territory.
put in harm’s way (phrase) – in a dangerous place or situation.
entice (verb) – attract, tempt, induce.
in the wake of (phrase) – aftermath, as a result of, as a consequence of.
competent (adjective) – suitable, appropriate; qualified.
linear (adjective) – direct, undeviating, unbending.
eco-tourism (noun) – it is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education”.
escort (verb) – guide, lead, conduct.
rule of thumb (phrase) – a principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation.
inconspicuous (adjective) – unnoticeable, unremarkable, hidden.
tout (noun) – illegal salesman.
acquisition (noun) – acquiring, collection/procurement.
trespass (verb) – impinge on, intrude on, infringe.