The Hindu Editorial (Consensus-maker: On Vajpayee) – Aug 17, 2018

If one word could best describe a man, then for Atal Bihari Vajpayee that would have to be compromise. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Consensus-maker: On Vajpayee) – Aug 17, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Consensus-maker: On Vajpayee) – Aug 17, 2018:

consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group. agreement, concurrence.
compromise (noun) – concession/adjustment, cooperation, agreement.
contrarian (noun) – a person who is opposing, rejecting, dissenting (popular opinion).
traverse (verb) – negotiate, go across, cross.
animosity (noun) – hostility, antagonism, enmity/aversion.
throwback (noun) – a return to a previous generation skill sets.; bounce back, shine back.
shrewd (adjective) – astute, intelligent, wise/far-sighted.
acerbic (adjective) – sharp, stinging/razor-edged, satirical/sarcastic.
wit (noun) – intelligence, wisdom, insight; wittiness/humour.
statesman (noun) – senior politician, respected political figure, political leader.
reach out (phrasal verb) – contact someone to obtain or offer help/assistance.
torchbearer (noun) – front runner, leading/guiding light, pioneer.
ascendant (adjective) – on the rise, rising (in power), increasing/growing.
outgrow (verb) – grow larger than.
mend fences (phrase) – make peace, shake hands, settle differences.
build bridges (phrase) – support/develop friendly relations.
propel (verb) – move, drive, motivate.
deep-seated (adjective) – firmly established (at the root level).
prejudice (noun) – bigotry, bias, intolerance/discrimination.
lie (in) (verb) – consist, exist, be present.
stint (noun) – time, term, session/spell.
misadventure (noun) – misfortune; problem/difficulty, mishap/setback.
bedfellow (noun) – a person or thing allied or closely connected with another.
cohesive (adjective) – united, integrated, cooperated.
rein in (phrasal verb) – restrict, control, restrain.
extremist (noun) – a person who is with extreme political or religious views and supports violent actions; fanatic, radical, fundamentalist.
within spitting distance (phrase) – close, near, beside.
contentious (adjective) – controversial, debatable, disputed.
there is no denying (phrase) – it is undoubtedly true.
come across (phrasal verb) – seem, appear, look.
endearing (adjective) – delightful, attractive/appealing, winning.

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