Today’s “Word of the Day” is fig leaf and it is a noun meaning “(figuratively) something that is used to hide an embarrassing situation or problem; disguise, camouflage, cover-up, shield, facade, veneer”.
Example Sentence: For one, India is no longer willing to concede the fig leaf of an explanation often offered by Pakistan that terrorists were non-state actors acting independently of the state… Mr. Modi also made it clear that India would stay the course on the decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. Though Mr. Modi did not directly join issue with U.S. President Donald Trump on his claim that his administration brokered the understanding between New Delhi and Islamabad,…
This word is present in Prime message: On India’s strong line and Pakistan and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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