The Hindu Editorial (Untenable) – Oct 15, 2018

The Minister of State for External Affairs, M.J. Akbar, should have done the only right thing in the circumstances — resign.  For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Untenable) – Oct 15, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Untenable) – Oct 15, 2018:

1. untenable (adjective) – undefendable, unjustified, unacceptable.
2. legacy (noun) –  footprint, effect/outcome (something received from a predecessor or from the past).
3. go on the offensive (phrase) – begin to attack, be aggressive, start a quarrel.
4. string (noun) – series, succession, chain/sequence.
5. harassment (noun) – persecution/abuse, aggressive intimidation, persistent annoyance.
6. tissue (noun) – web, tangle, set.
7. spin (verb) – tell, narrate, unfold.
8. conspiracy (noun) – collusion, intrigue, collaboration.
9. spate (noun) – series, flurry; a large number of something (taking place at the same period).
10. round the corner (phrase) –  coming soon, approaching, forthcoming.
11. gravamen (noun) – the most important part of a complaint/accusation/grievance.
12. vague (adjective) – imprecise/uncertain, ambiguous, speculative.
13. unsubstantiated (adjective) – unconfirmed, unsupported, not validated.
14. paint (verb) – portray, depict, represent.
15. systematic (adjective) – structured, methodical, organized/planned.
16. innuendo (noun) – insinuation, implication, hint/overtone.
17. outright (adverb) – instantly, immediately, straight away.
18. molestation (noun) – sexual assault/abuse (of a woman/child particularly).
19. at the hands of (phrase) – (suffer, get hurt & be treated badly) as a consequence of someone’s actions.
20. settle upon (phrasal verb) – decide, fix, choose.
21. loom (verb) – be imminent, be close, impend.
22. heft (noun) – importance, influence, ability.
23. tarnish (verb) – spoil, ruin, damage.
24. dig in one’s heels (phrase) – oppose, fight against, refuse to accept.
25. sift (verb) – examine, inspect, investigate/probe.
26. take stock (phrase) – review, assess, appraise.
27. misdemeanour (noun) – wrongdoing, evil deed, crime act.
28. step down (phrasal verb) – resign, give up one’s job, stand down.
29. stand behind (phrasal verb) – to support someone.

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