The Hindu Opinion Article (Scary, yet banal) – Apr 30, 2018

Contrary to tobacco companies’ claims, there is now empirical evidence that large, graphic pictorial warnings on tobacco products have a telling effect on consumer behaviour. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Opinion Article (Scary, yet banal) – Apr 30, 2018.

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Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Scary, yet banal) – Apr 30, 2018:

banal (adjective) – common, clichéd, boring/conventional.
empirical (adjective) – actual/real, pragmatic, practical.
telling (adjective) – significant, meaningful, revealing/striking.
in all probability (phrase) – in all likelihood, most likely/possibly, apparently.
leap (noun) – change, transformation, conversion.
grimmer comparative adjective of grim (adjective) – very serious, stern, threatening.
fatigue (noun) – lack of energy, lethargy, overtiredness.
set (in) (phrasal verb) – start, come, develop (something unpleasant).
devastating (adjective) – shocking, traumatic, distressing.
depict (verb) – portray, represent, illustrate/render.
fallout (noun) – adverse results; repercussions, after-effects.
multitude (noun) – a lot, a large number, lots.
ailment (noun) – illness, disease, sickness.
steadfast (adverb) – firm, resolute, single-minded.
wanting in (adjective) – deficient in, non-existent, missing/lacking in.