The Hindu Editorial (Home and beyond) – Nov 03, 2018

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Home and beyond) – Nov 03, 2018:

1. fortunes (noun) – circumstances, condition, state of affairs.
2. lie with (phrasal verb) – (of a responsibility) be caused by/belonging to.
3. on account of (phrase) – because of, owing to/due to, by virtue of.
4. affinity (noun) – association, link/bond, relationship.
5. cessation (noun) – ending, termination, suspension.
6. drive away (phrasal verb) – disband, separate, dispel/break up.
7. ghost in daylight (phrase) – (relating to) something which is there without real purpose and so without real existence.
8. breakaway (adjective) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting group.
9. grant (verb) –  give, accord, permit, present (power/recognition).
10. bifurcation (noun) – division of something into two branches or parts.
11. stand to (phrasal verb) – be in a position, be ready.
12. forge (verb) – build, form, create.
13. make headway (phrase) – make progress, make strides, gain ground/progress.
14. bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
15. non-starter (noun) – failure, fiasco, catastrophe/mess.
16. catalyst (noun) – stimulus, motivation, fillip/encouragement.
17. the equation (noun) – the situation, the problem, the case.
18. uncouple (verb) – disengage, disconnect, detach.
19. wide-ranging (adjective) – far-ranging, comprehensive, extensive.
20. tie up (phrasal verb) – settle, finalize, conclude.
21. unseat (verb) – remove from office, depose, dethrone.

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