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The Hindu Editorial (Nation #194) – Dec 13, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Nation #194) – Dec 13, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Nation #194) – Dec 13, 2019:

  1. overwhelming (adjective) – massive/huge, sweeping/decisive, absolute.
  2. non-binding (adjective) – non-mandatory, unnecessary, non-compulsory.
  3. referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
  4. ascertain (verb) – find out, decide/verify, come to know.
  5. autonomy (noun) – independence, freedom, self-government/sovereignty.
  6. enshrine (verb) – to enclose in, preserve, treasure, protect (as valuable).
  7. span (verb) – range over, last, extend over (a period of time).
  8. underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
  9. undertake (verb) – begin, start, embark on, launch into.
  10. commendable (adjective) – admirable, praiseworthy, laudable.
  11. enlist (verb) – enrol, join up.
  12. inmate (noun) – inhabitant, occupant, a person living in an institution (like hospital, prison, etc).
  13. universal (adult) suffrage/franchise (noun) – the right of citizens in a given society who are entitled to vote in an election without the discrimination of caste, class, colour, religion or sex.
  14. testament (noun) – witness/evidence, proof, testimony.
  15. plebiscite (noun) – public vote, ballot, popular vote.
  16. secede (verb) – break away from, separate from, split with/leave.
  17. emphatically (adverb) – distinctly, clearly, noticeably.
  18. animated (adjective) – lively active, spirited/energetic.
  19. crystallise (verb) – become clear/definite, emerge, materialise.
  20. account for (phrasal verb) – constitute, make up, comprise/form.
  21. confrontation (noun) – struggle, conflict, fight.
  22. pit against (phrasal verb) – compete against, compete with, vie with, grapple with.
  23. bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
  24. protract (verb) – lengthen, make longer, extend.
  25. characteristic (adjective) – typical, usual, normal.
  26. carve out (phrasal verb) – create, establish (something with effort).
  27. foremost (adverb) – primarily, mainly, most importantly, in the first place.
  28. ratify (verb) – justify, approve, confirm.
  29. a foregone conclusion (phrase) – predictable result, predictable outcome, inevitability.
  30. precedent (noun) – model, exemplar, example, pattern; previous example/instance, prior instance.
  31. breakaway (modifier) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting (group).
  32. viability (noun) – ability to survive/function successfully.
  33. linger (verb) – persist, continue, stay.
  34. vie (verb) – struggle, fight, compete.
  35. clamp (verb) – impose, inflict.
  36. moratorium (noun) – a temporary suspension of something; embargo, ban, prohibition.
  37. inevitably (adverb) – necessarily, unavoidably, definitely.
  38. sooner rather than later (phrase) – soon, immediately, without delay.
  39. advent (noun) – arrival, appearance, emergence.
  40. some distance (phrase) – not very soon, not a short way.

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