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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:

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

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