The Hindu Editorial (After Salzburg) – Sep 25, 2018

The rejection of Prime Minister Theresa May’s post-Brexit blueprint at the Salzburg summit rules out nothing as yet in Britain’s rocky negotiations on. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (After Salzburg) – Sep 25, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (After Salzburg) – Sep 25, 2018

blueprint (noun) – model, plan, template/framework.
brexit (noun) – a term used for the (supposed) departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
summit (noun) – meeting, negotiation, conference, .
rule out (phrasal verb) – exclude, eliminate, reject.
rocky (adjective) – unsteady, unstable/uncertain, problematic.
all the same (adverb) -anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless.
blow (noun) – shock, surprise, disappointment.
backlash (noun) – a strong negative reaction; adverse response, counteraction.
tory (noun) – a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain. right-winger/conservative.
eurosceptic (noun) – a person who is opposing to increase the powers of the European Union.
obligation (noun) – condition, requirement; moral imperative/responsibility.
at odds (phrase) – in conflict, in disagreement, at variance.
cherry pick (verb) – pick and choose; look at the various things that are on display and select the best or the most valuable from among them. (Courtesy: The Hindu Know Your English)
status quo (noun) – the present situation, the current state, the existing state of affairs.
Brussels (noun) – The headquarters of the European Union.
regulatory (adjective) – directorial/organizational, governmental, supervisory.
jurisdiction (noun) – territory, region, area.
belfast (noun) – The capital of Northern Ireland.
assuage (verb) – alleviate, mitigate/reduce, relieve.
get around (phrasal verb) – overcome, surmount, prevail/triumph over.
bloc (noun) – alliance, association, group.
amount to (verb) – add up to, come to, represent.
hark back (phrasal verb) – recall, recollect, think of.
discrepancy (noun) – inconsistency, difference, variation/deviation.
referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
regret (verb) – rue, repent, be sorry/apologetic about.
entail (verb) – cause, result in, produce.
accent (noun) – emphasis, importance, priority.
in the wake of (phrase) – aftermath, as a result of, because of.
populist (noun) – politicians who claim that they are representing the common/ordinary people.
perils (noun) – difficulties, dangers, risks.
linger (verb) – stay, remain, persist.