Making friends – The Hindu (Aug 16, 2017)

Making friends – The Hindu (Aug 16, 2017)

In theory, the two factions of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam have every reason to merge. The original cause of….. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

This preview is provided here with permission.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Word List-2

1. ally (noun) – associate, colleague, supporter/partner.
2. faction (noun) – a small group, section, division (of dissenter within a large group).
3. preside over (verb) –  be in charge of, head, manage/administer.
4. assertive (adjective) – confident, bold, decisive/determined.
5. shepherd (verb) – guide, conduct, lead.
6. rescind (verb) – revoke, repeal, cancel/reverse.
7. retrieve (verb) – get back, repossess, regain.
8. break-away (adjective) – separatist, rebel, dissenting.
9. short-hand (noun) – a short and simple way of expressing something.
10. pelf (noun) – (money (gained in a dishonest way).
11. distrust (noun) – mistrust, suspicion, wariness/misgiving.
12. wield (verb) – exercise, exert, manage/control.
13. cosy up to (phrasal verb) – ingratiate/intimate oneself with; try to become a friend to oneself (for some advantage).
14. et al.  (abbreviation for  for the Latin phrase et alia) – and so on, and so forth, and the rest/and others.
15. foothold (noun) – hold, grip, anchorage/purchase.
16. eat into (phrasal verb) – use up, utilize.
17. corruption-tainted (adjective) – relating to someone whose name is damaged/affected with corruption charges.
18. non-domineering (adjective) – non-pressurizing, non-intimidating, non-dominating.
19. there is no telling (phrase) – used to say “not knowing what will happen next”.

Note: 

1. Click each one en.oxforddictionaries.com/…ition/foremostof the words above for their definition, more synonyms, pronunciation, example sentences, phrases, derivatives, origin and etc from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/.

2. Definitions (elementary level) & Synonyms provided for the words above are my personal work and not that of Oxford University Press. Tentative definitions/meanings are provided for study purpose only and they may vary in different context. Use it with the corresponding article published on the source (website) via the link provided. 

3. This word list is for personal use only. Reproduction in any format and/or Commercial use of it is/are strictly prohibited.