The Hindu Editorial (Arbitrary, capricious) – May 18, 2018

In summarily ignoring the claim of H.D. Kumaraswamy, Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala abandoned both propriety and common sense,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Arbitrary, capricious) – May 18, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Arbitrary, capricious) – May 18, 2018:  

1. arbitrary (adjective) – capricious, personal (whim/choice), erratic/irregular.
2. bank on (phrasal verb) – rely on, depend on, count on.
3. engineer (verb) – arrange/mastermind, orchestrate, choreograph.
4. summarily (adverb) – immediately, instantly, straight away.
5. propriety (noun) – morality, correctness, decency.
6. partisan (adjective) – biased, prejudiced, one-sided.
7. unbecoming (adjective) – inappropriate, unsuitable, incorrect.
8. backing (noun) – support, assistance, help/aid.
9. usher in (phrasal verb) – signal, mark the start of/pave the way for, begin/initiate.
10. unbolt (verb) – open, unlock, unfasten.
11. defection (noun) – desertion, decamping (to give support to an opposing group).
12. discretion (noun) – choice/option, judgement, preference.
13. privilege (verb) – give advantage, right, benefit.
14. (first) shot (noun)  – first attempt, try, effort.
15. stake out (phrasal verb)- define, outline,mark off.
16. at odds with (phrase) – inconsistent, at variance, contrary.
17. turnaround (noun) – an unexpected change.
18. stake a claim (phrase) – assert, declare, proclaim; to say that you have a right to own or do something.
19. play a (smart) hand (phrase) – act on its own way smartly.
20. means of (noun) – way, method, process.
21. end (noun) – aim, purpose, objective.
22. best (verb) – defeat, beat, gain the advantage.
23. pay the price (phrase) – experience the bad/unpleasant result of something.

Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Arbitrary, capricious) – May 18, 2018:

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