Today’s “Word of the Day” is “ensconce“ and it is a verb meaning “settle in a comfortable & safe place or position; seat, lodge, position, nestle, entrench, shelter, install, establish”.
Example Sentence: The heat-related deaths have proved a major embarrassment for the Shinde-Fadnavis administration and Mr. Shah, who drew sharp criticism and stinging rebukes from the Opposition as well as the public for having made the public bear the brunt of the blazing sun while the VIPs ensconced in covered podiums remained safe from the heat. While more than a 100 were taken ill after Sunday’s event, 13 have died so far and 18 are still undergoing treatment at various hospitals.
This word is present in Maharashtra heat-stroke deaths | As toll rises to 13, Opposition MVA spars with ruling Shinde-Fadnavis government and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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