The Hindu Opinion Article (Shinzō Abe’s difficult year) – Apr 24, 2018

Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzō Abe, is in the eye of a scandal-generated storm.For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Opinion Article (Shinzō Abe’s difficult year) – Apr 24, 2018.

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Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Shinzō Abe’s difficult year) – Apr 24, 2018:

cumulative (adjective) – collective, aggregate, total.
storm (noun) – disturbance/trouble, commotion; controversy.
apolitical (adjective) – not interested/involved in politics.
plunge to (verb) – fall sharply, plummet/tumble, descend.
shadow (noun) – hint, trace, suspicion.
snap (adjective) – spontaneous, unarranged, unplanned.
smack of (phrasal verb) – have the flavour of, give the impression of (something negative).
nepotism (noun) – partiality/partisanship, favouritism, patronage.
doctor (verb) – falsify, tamper with, manipulate/alter.
scrub (verb) – abolish, throw out, abandon.
stand down (phrasal verb) – resign, give up one’s job, step down.
pursuit (noun) – aspiration for, quest for, search for.
controversy (noun) – disagreement, argument, debate.
often-tame (adjective) – docile, submissive, subdued/mild commonly.
dog (verb) – trouble, disturb, torture.
pursuit (noun) – tracking, dogging; activity.
resuscitate (verb) – strengthen, reinvigorate, improve the condition of something.
hard-hitting (adjective) – uncompromising, forthright, frank/honest.
pursue (verb) – engage in, follow, conduct.
tenacious (adjective) – persevering, determined, tireless/diligent.
prefecture (noun) – district like region/area in some countries (particularly in Japan & France).
parry (verb) – prevent/avoid, avert, evade/dodge.
muscular (adjective) – vigorous, robust, strong/powerful.
clout (noun) – influence, power, control.
persistence (noun) – stability, dependability, constancy.
ratchet up (verb) – to increase something by a series of small amounts.
probity (noun) – integrity, honesty/decency, truthfulness.
introspection (noun) – self-observation, self-analysis; contemplation.