The Hindu Editorial (Tread with caution) – Jul 12, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Tread with caution) – Jul 12, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Tread with caution) – Jul 12, 2019:

tread (verb) – step, stride, walk/go.
consolidated (adjective) – combined, merged, integrated.
vetting (noun) – an act of careful examination & thorough appraisal (of a person).
purview (noun) – range, scope, ambit.
statutory (adjective) – acceptable, permissible, admissible.
await (verb) – wait for, expect, look for.
scrutinise (verb) – examine carefully, inspect; investigate.
consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group. agreement, concurrence.
sphere (noun) – field, area, domain.
vociferously (adverb) – loud & forcefully.
proviso (noun) – condition, provision, stipulation.
lay-off (noun) – dismissal, discharge, unemployment.
retrenchment (noun) – an act of cutting down or reduction, particularly of public expenditure; spending less money.
stringent (adjective) – strict/stern, severe, tough/rigorous.
lax (adjective) – careless, neglectful, inattentive.
consolidation (noun) – strengthening, reinforcement, combination/unification.
dire (adjective) – terrible/awful, appalling, distressing.
better off (phrase) – in an advantageous position.
for the sake of (phrase) – for the purpose or motive of.