The Hindu Editorial (Open, all the same) – Nov 15, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Open, all the same) – Nov 15, 2019:

all the same (phrase) – in spite of that, even so, however.
transparency (noun) – clarity, straightforwardness, unambiguity.
adage (noun) – saying, proverb, maxim/aphorism.
disinfectant (noun) – germicide, antiseptic, cleanser.
delineate (verb) – describe, define, detail.
disclosure (noun) – report, declaration, announcement.
go a long way (phrase) – to be very useful/helpful.
shed light on (phrase) – explain, elucidate, clarify.
citizenry (noun) – all the people/citizens (of a place/country considered as a whole).
hitherto (adverb) – previously, earlier, so/thus far.
emphasise (verb) – draw attention to, highlight, make a point of.
accountability (noun) – responsibility, liability, answerability.
facet (noun) – aspect, feature, characteristic/nuance.
concurring (adjective) – agreeing, affirmative, favourable.
calibration (noun) – evaluation, assessment, appraisal.
in light of (phrase) – considering, taking into account, keeping in mind.
unanimously (adverb) – without opposition, agreed to by everyone involved.
absolute (adjective) – unrestricted, unrestrained, ultimate/supreme.
take-away (noun) – a key point/idea/fact.
lay out (phrasal verb) – formulate, explain, detail (clearly & carefully).
purview (noun) – range, scope, ambit.
uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
activism (noun) – the policy of using vigorous campaigning to cause political or social change.
participative democracy (noun) – a form of government in which the citizens themselves have the opportunity to make decisions about public policy.
come under (phrasal verb) – be subjected to.
strain (noun) – pressure, stress, demand/burden.
apathy (adjective) – disregard, lack of interest, unconcern.
nuts and bolts (phrase) – fundamentals, basics, essentials.
pave the way for (phrase) – prepare for, clear/open the way for, usher in.
impinge upon (verb) – influence, have an effect on, encroach on.
murky (adjective) – questionable, suspicious, dubious/mysterious.
opacity (noun) – obscurity, lack of clarity, unclearness.
exacerbate (verb) – make worse, worsen, aggravate, compound.
electoral bond (noun) – an electoral bond is designed to be a bearer instrument like a Promissory Note — in effect, it will be similar to a bank note that is payable to the bearer on demand and free of interest. It can be purchased by any citizen of India or a body incorporated in India. it allows limitless, secret donations to political parties, including (and especially) by corporations.
preclude (verb) – prevent, prohibit, block/exclude.