The Hindu Editorial (What’s NEXT?) – Jul 23, 2019

In its second iteration, the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill seems to have gained from its time in the bottle, like ageing wine. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (What’s NEXT?)- Jul 23, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (What’s NEXT?) – Jul 23, 2019:

1. iteration (noun) – repetition, repetitiveness, reiteration.
2. divergence (noun) – difference, dissimilarity/variance; deviation.
3. lapse (verb) – end, terminate, become invalid.
4. dissolution (noun) – cessation/end, termination, suspension.
5. provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
6. seek (verb) – try/aim, strive, aspire.
7. screen (verb) – evaluate, assess, investigate.
8. per se (adverb) – by itself, as such, intrinsically.
9. detractor (noun) – critic, fault-finder, censurer.
10. undermine (verb) – weaken, spoil, damage.
11. federalism/federal framework/system (noun) – a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
12. suffice (verb) – be enough, be sufficient, be adequate.
13. criterion (noun) – basis, standard, norm. (criteria is the plural form of criterion).
14. hitherto (adverb) – previously, earlier, so/thus far.
15. resentment (noun) – dissatisfaction, irritation, displeasure.
16. elitism (noun) – affectedness, arrogance, disdainfulness/exclusiveness.
17. scrap (verb) – abandon, cancel, withdraw.
18. licentiate (noun) – the holder of a certificate of competence.
19. in the face of (phrase) – in spite of, notwithstanding, despite.
20. virulent (adjective) – resentful, hostile/harsh, devastating.
21. bridge course (noun) – a course could give you a second chance to pursue your first career choice like dental BDS graduates, alternative-medicine (homeopathy, ayurveda & etc) graduates to become MBBS doctors/ to prescribe modern medicines (to address shortage of doctors).
22. allopathy (noun) – modern or mainstream medicine; a system of alternative medicine that treats symptoms with substances(drugs) that produce the opposite effect.
23. amicably (adverb) – in a friendly manner.
24. at any cost (phrase) – no matter how much effort or money needed.
25. roadblock (noun) – barricade, barrier, blockade.
26. fraught (adjective) – anxious, worried, distressed/panicky.
27. bitterness (noun) – hostility, dissatisfaction, discontent.

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