The Hindu Editorial (Safety first) – Oct 27, 2021

The Supreme Court’s direction on Monday to the supervisory committee for the Mullaperiyar dam on the issue of the maximum water level has revived the controversy surrounding the dam. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Safety first) – Oct 27, 2021.

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instrument (noun) – means, mechanism, medium, factor, channel.
in place (phrase) – established, arranged, in order.
direction (noun) – instruction, command, order, injunction.
revive (verb) – bring back, relaunch, reintroduce.
apprehension (noun) – worry, disquiet, concern.
reservoir (noun) – a source of water supply; dam.
experience (verb) – undergo, go through, endure.
spell (noun) – a period of rain; rainy period/time.
substantial (adjective) – considerable, significant, large.
inflow (noun) – a flow of a large amount of something (rain water) to a particular place.
nod (noun) – a sign of approval.
draw (verb) – take out, release, withdraw, remove, discharge.
permissible (adjective) – acceptable, allowable, permitted, legitimate.
ordinarily (adverb) – usually, normally, as a rule, generally.
counterpart (noun) – someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another; equivalent, equal, fellow.
catchment (noun) – an area of land where water collects when it rains.
emphasise (verb) – call attention to, put stress on, underscore, highlight.
categorically (adverb) – absolutely, directly, clearly, explicitly, definitely, conclusively, unconditionally, unequivocally, unambiguously, unqualifiedly, outright.
appreciative (adjective) – grateful for, thankful for.
authority (noun) – the government, the administration, the establishment, system.
empathetic (adjective) – compassionate/humane, sympathetic, understanding.
camaraderie (noun) – friendship, closeness, solidarity, togetherness, mutual support.
prevail (verb) – exist, be in existence, be present, be prevalent.
send out (phrasal verb) – give out, announce, deliver/produce.
room (noun) – scope, opportunity, chance (for something to happen).
passion (noun) – self-esteem, ego; outburst of anger, rage, fury, frenzy.
chauvinism (noun) – sectarianism, isolationism, ethnocentricity.
recurrent (adjective) – repeated, regular, cyclical, continual, periodic.
in the interests of (phrase) – for the benefit/advantage of.
stakeholder (noun) – a person with an interest in something.
at the earliest (phrase) – as soon as possible, without delay, in a very quick time.
context (noun) – circumstances, conditions, situation.
long-standing (adjective) – persistent, continuing (for a long time).
bear/keep in mind (phrase) – take into account, consider, heed.
pre-requisite (noun) – precondition, necessary condition, essential, requirement.
prejudicial (adjective) – detrimental, damaging, harmful, disadvantageous.
install (verb) – induct, instate, appoint, admit to office.
concern (noun) – common interests.
rational (adjective) – logical, well reasoned, sensible, reasonable.
decide on (phrasal verb) – choose, opt for, select, go for, settle on.
aspect (noun) – factor, point, thing, detail.