The Hindu Editorial (Long road ahead) – Sep 25, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Long road ahead) – Sep 25, 2018

Ayushman Bharat has been rolled out as a health protection scheme that will provide guaranteed access to treatment that is free at the point of delivery . For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Long road ahead) – Sep 25, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Long road ahead) – Sep 25, 2018

budgetary (adjective) – relating to an estimate of spending/earning.
roll out (phrasal verb) – launch, introduce, unveil officially.
on the road (phrase) – on the way (forward); on the direction taken.
universal health coverage (UHC) (noun) – it means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship. (Courtesy: WHO)
with one eye on (phrase) – consider, take into account, have regard to.
virtually (adverb) – effectively, practically, almost/nearly.
avail (verb) – benefit, be of service to, help.
implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
pool (verb) – combine, put together, amalgamate/share (resources).
uncertain (adjective) – unknown, undetermined, unsure.
presume (verb) – expect, infer, presuppose/ take for granted.
prescribe (verb) – advise, recommend, suggest.
contested (adjective) – debated, argued, disputed.
for-profit (adjective) – denoting an organization operated to make a profit.
unviable (adjective) – not capable/feasible.
tenure (noun) – term, period, time (in office).
persuade (verb) – convince, influence; lead/cause.
appreh ension (noun) – concern, doubt/qualm, misgiving.
going forward (phrase) – from now on, in the future.
imperative (noun) – condition, requirement, obligation.
tertiary (adjective) – higher-level, higher, third-level.
draw up (phrasal verb) – prepare, plan, arrange.
road map (noun) – plan, strategy ( to achieve a goal).