The Hindu Editorial (Welcome clouds) – Aug 09, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Welcome clouds) – Aug 09, 2018

The most recent assessment put out by the India Meteorological Department, that the southwest monsoon will be “normal” after a short break, comes as a relief. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Welcome clouds) – Aug 09, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Welcome clouds) – Aug 09, 2018:

forecast (noun) – prediction, indication, projection/estimation.
optimistic (adjective) – positive, confident, hopeful.
put out (phrasal verb) – publish, release, publicize/circulate.
criterion (noun) – basis, standard, norm. (criteria is the plural form of criterion).
drought (noun) – dry spell/period, lack of rain, shortage of water.
deficit (noun) – shortage, deficiency, shortfall.
ruin (verb) – shatter, destroy, spoil.
spatial (adjective) – used (in a way) to describe things relating to areas.
implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
determinant (noun) – factor, issue, concern.
optimal (adjective) – finest, greatest, most favourable.
sown past participle of sow (verb) – plant the seeds of a crop.
harness (verb) – use, utilise, make use of.
irrigation (noun) – the process of (artificially) supplying water to farm land to grow crops & plants.
contend (verb) – assert, claim, argue.
alluvial (adjective) – relating to alluvium. Alluvium is made up of a variety of materials, including fine particles of silt and clay and larger particles of sand and gravel by flowing flood/river water.
precipitation (noun) – a form of water – liquid (drizzle, rain) or solid (snow) – falling from the sky.
future-ready (adjective) – relating to an approach to adapt to changes and incorporate constantly evolving tools/technologies into a person’s life.
augment (verb) – increase, supplement, improve.
outlook (noun) – prospects, expectations, chances.

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