The Hindu Editorial (In time of need) – Apr 10, 2020

The Hindu Editorial (In time of need) – Apr 10, 2020

After imposing a blanket ban on the export of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine on April 4,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (In time of need) – Apr 10, 2020.

To read this article, click here.

This preview is provided here with permission.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (In time of need) – Apr 10, 2020

  1. in time of need (phrase) – at a time when help is really needed (for someone).
  2. bow (verb) – give in, yield, submit, surrender, succumb, capitulate.
  3. unlikely (adjective) – not likely, improbable, questionable.
  4. run out (phrasal verb) – be used up, be exhausted, be finished.
  5. blanket (adjective) – total, complete, overall, extensive, widespread.
  6. exemption (noun) – exclusion, relief, exception.
  7. humanitarian (adjective) – compassionate, humane, socially concerned.
  8. ground (noun) – reason, factor, basis.
  9. reverse (verb) – revoke, cancel, annul (a judgement/order).
  10. retaliation (noun) – revenge, vengeance, retribution, counter-attack.
  11. withhold (verb) – deny, refuse (to give), stop, hold back.
  12. pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
  13. solidarity (noun) – unity, harmony, mutual support, cooperation, team spirit.
  14. novel coronavirus (nCoV) (SARS-CoV-2) (noun) – a new strain (type/variety) coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. (Courtesy: WHO)
  15. backyard (noun) – the territory/area close to a particular country.
  16. humanity (noun) – humankind, the human race, people.
  17. COVID-19 (noun) – coronavirus disease 2019.
  18. see the light (phrase) – understand, comprehend, realize.
  19. lauded (adjective) – praised, admired highly.
  20. rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on; resort to, bank on.
  21. solely (adverb) – only, entirely, completely.
  22. till recently (phrase) – up to an unspecified point in the past not long before now.
  23. look to (verb) – rely on, depend on, resort to.
  24. diplomatic (adjective) – sensitive, subtle, delicate; careful, understanding.
  25. champion (verb) – advocate, promote, support.
  26. sought-after (adjective) – popular, in demand, desired.
  27. prophylaxis (noun) – a treatment designed and used to prevent a disease from occurring.
  28. over the counter (phrase) – by a normal retail sale (without a prescription demanded).
  29. hoarding (noun) – stocking/storing, accumulation, collection.
  30. rheumatoid arthritis (noun) – a disease that causes chronic inflammation (swelling) of the joints.
  31. pharmaceutical (adjective) – relating to the manufacture and sale of medicinal drugs.
  32. ramp up (phrasal verb) – increase.
  33. in all likelihood (phrase) – most likely, in all probably, no doubt.
  34. in the short time (phrase) – In the near future.
  35. taskforce (noun) – unit, crew, outfit, section (mainly arranged for a task).
  36. anecdotal (adjective) – not based on factual, scientific reports and observations done carefully; unscientific, informal, unreliable, untrustworthy.
  37. authorisation (noun) – permission, approval, consent, sanction.
  38. efficacy (noun) – effectiveness, efficiency, power/ability to give estimated results.

Note:  

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

Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (In time of need) – Apr 10, 2020:

The Hindu Editorial (In time of need) - Apr 10, 2020 The Hindu Editorial (In time of need) - Apr 10, 2020

“Phrasal Verbs” We Learnt Last Week

“Idioms & Phrases” We Learnt Last Week

“Important Definitions” We Learnt Last Wek

Recent Word Lists For The Hindu Editorial Articles

Recent Advanced Word Lists For The Hindu Lead Articles

Recent Word of the Day

Recent Words of the Month

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*