The Hindu Editorial (Values to live by) – Jun 13, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Values to live by) – Jun 13, 2019:

live by (phrasal verb) – follow, to agree with, stick to/abide by (a particular set of beliefs or principles).
inclusiveness (noun) – the practice of embracing many different types of people and treating them all fairly and equally.
relevant (adjective) – suitable, applicable, pertinent/apposite/germane.
metaphor (noun) – figure of speech, figurative expression, comparison/symbol.
maritime (adjective) – of or related to the sea.
go beyond (phrasal verb) – to do more than required/expected.
proximity (noun) – closeness, nearness, adjacency (in relationship).
spell out (phrasal verb) – explain, make clear, elucidate/clarify.
pluralism (noun) – (of people) the practice exist in harmony irrespective of various differences.
climate change (noun) – a long-term change in the Earth’s climate, or of a region on Earth (Courtesy: NASA).
scourge (noun) – affliction, bane/curse, burden.
radicalisation (noun) – the process of causing someone to follow radical ways particularly in politics ( & society).
hydrography (noun) – the science that measures and describes the physical features of the navigable portion of the Earth’s surface and adjoining coastal areas.
white shipping (noun) – it refers to exchange of relevant advance information on the identity and movement of commercial non-military merchant vessels.
conservation (noun) – preservation, protection, restoration.
coral (noun) – Calcium carbonate/lime stone, secreted by corals. coral is a hard substance/ formed from the the skeleton (bones) left behind by polyps (tissue growths) of very small sea animals.
resolve (noun) – decision, resolution, commitment.
litmus test (noun) – indicative test, measure/gauge, index.
humanity (noun) – humankind, the human race, people.
detour (noun) – indirect/circuitous route.
underline (verb) – underscore, emphasize, highlight.
tenure (noun) – term, period, time (in office).
fray (verb) – become upset/annoyed, strain/overtax, irritate.
imperative (noun) – necessary/essential condition, requirement, requisite.
reputation (noun) – character, status, position.
liberal (adjective) – radical, progressive/forward-looking; broad-minded/open-minded.
motto (noun) – saying/phrase, slogan, catchphrase.
outreach (noun) – the level of reaching out/activity/effort; involvement.
reinforce (verb) – strengthen, support, buttress/bolster up.