The Hindu Editorial (Ethics first) – Jun 13, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Ethics first) – Jun 13, 2018

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Ethics first) – Jun 13, 2018:

provision (noun) – facilities, services, arrangements.
altruistically (adverb) – unselfishly, selflessly, disinterestedly.
lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, stipulate, insist (on a rule).
seemingly (adverb) – apparently, supposedly, evidently.
preferential (adjective) – special, favoured, advantageous.
account for (phrasal verb) – constitute, form, provide (a specific amount).
pioneer (noun) – pathfinder, front runner, spearhead.
orderly (adverb) – well organized, organized, efficient, methodical/systematic.
deceased (adjective) – recently dead, expired, passed away.
commerce (noun) – trading, dealing, trafficking.
domicile (noun) – the country in which a person is said to have his permanent residence.
for one (phrase) – (few people) agree/do something even if all others disagree/ don’t do.
shed/throw/cast light on (phrase) – explain, elucidate, clarify.
overlook (verb) – fail to notice/observe, ignore, disregard.
erode (verb) – (gradually) deteriorate, destroy, spoil.
kin (noun) – relatives, relations, family.

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