The Hindu Editorial (Visiting Kashmir) – Oct 31, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Visiting Kashmir) – Oct 31, 2019:

1. on the face of it (phrase) – apparently, seemingly, evidently/ostensibly.
2. delegation (noun) – a body of representatives.
3. clampdown (noun) – crackdown, suppression, prevention/restriction; restraint.
4. blockade (noun) – barricade, barrier, obstacle/impediment.
5. pave the way for (phrase) – prepare for, usher in, precede.
6. openness (noun) – lack of restriction; accessibility.
7. normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
8. erode (verb) – (gradually) deteriorate, destroy, spoil.
9. credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, integrity.
10. puzzle (verb) – perplex, confuse, bewilder/mystify.
11. honour (verb) – fulfil, implement, execute.
12. obscure (adjective) – indistinct, ill-defined, unclear.
13. think tank (noun) – a panel of experts who provide advice and ideas on political, social or economic issues.
14. standing (noun) – status, ranking, social position, reputation.
15. antecedent (noun) – a person’s social background.
16. smack of noun) – trace, hint, suspicion.
17. backdoor (as modifier) – against the rules, incorrect, improper, unethical.
18. conducive (adjective) – helpful, favourable, beneficial/advantageous.
19. raise eyebrows (phrase) – show surprise.
20. far-right (adjective) – relating to the extreme right wing of a political party or group.
21. admission (noun) – acknowledgement, acceptance, declaration.
22. reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, bolster up.
23. take stock (phrase) – review, assess, evaluate.
24. photo opportunity (noun) – another term for photo call; it is an arranged event (opportunity) to take photos of politicians/celebrities posing for publicity.
25. endorse (verb) – uphold, support, defend.
26. stand by (phrasal verb) – support, back, uphold.
27. ironic (adjective) – paradoxical, unexpected/incongruous, strange/odd.
28. personnel (noun) – employees/staff, workforce.
29. grim (adjective) – awful, worrying, distressing.

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