The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 19 June 2020

Almost every competitive exams has English section, that tests the skill of candidates in English language. Therefore candidates have to perform in this section with their best. So it is most important for the students to improve their writing as well as verbal skills. An important part of this process is working on your English vocabulary.

For improvement of vocabulary we are providing here most important The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 19 June 2020.

1. high table (noun) –
   a group with most important people. It exactly means (particularly in a dining hall of a college) a table put on a raised platform for most important people.
2. voice (noun) –
   representative, spokesperson, medium/channel (to express a point of view).
3. establishment (noun) –
   bureau, agency, group, syndicate.
4. take no chance (phrase) –
   choose not to do something risky.
5. ballot (noun) – 
   vote, poll, election, referendum.
6. secure (verb) –
   get, gain, obtain something (particularly with difficulty).
7. uncontested (adjective) –
   unchallenged, unopposed, undisputed.
8. victorious (adjective) – 
   successful, triumphant, winning.
9. seek (verb) –
   ask for, appeal for, request, call on.
10. highlight (verb) –
    underline, underscore, emphasize, call attention to.
11. multilateralism (noun) – 
    a method of coordinating relations between groups of three or more states (countries).
12. campaign (noun) –
    a set of organized actions to achieve an ambition/to win an election; drive/effort, movement.
13. transparency (noun) –
    clarity, straightforwardness, openness, clearness, unambiguity.
14. mission (noun) – 
    assignment, undertaking, operation; task/work.
15. comprehensive (noun) – 
    all-inclusive, all-encompassing, all-embracing.
16. convention (noun) –
    agreement, accord, protocol.
17. call for (phrasal verb) –
    require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
18. orientation (noun) – 
    attitude, inclination, direction, aim/intention.
19. multilateral (adjective) – 
    involving many different countries.
20. lay out (phrasal verb) – 
    outline, draw up, formulate.
21. objective (noun) –
    aim, intention, purpose.
22. tenure (noun) –
    incumbency, term of office, period in office.
23. diplomacy (noun) – 
    international politics, foreign affairs, foreign policy.
24. alliance (noun) –
    association, partnership, connection.
25. go beyond (phrasal verb) –
    to do more than required/expected.
26. interest (noun) –
    benefit, advantage, concern.
27. Big Five (noun) – 
    The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, also known as the Permanent Five, Big Five, or P5, include the following five governments: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
28. reflect (verb) –
    indicate, display, show, reveal, disclose, exhibit.
29. pandemic (noun) –
    the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
30. shake up (phrasal verb) –
    disturb, unsettle, trouble, shock, weaken.
31. sharpen (verb) –
    increase, escalate, intensify.
32. rivalry (noun) –
    opposition, conflict, stifle/friction.
33. open up (phrasal verb) – 
    make available.
34. context (noun) –
    circumstances, conditions, situation.
35. contour (noun) – 
    outline, shape, form.
36. geopolitics (noun) – 
    the study of the geographical factors (a country’s position on the earth, size, climate, and natural resources & etc,.) in world politics and inter-state relations.
37. temptation (noun) – 
    desire, urge, impulse/inclination.
38. take sides (phrase) –
    support, side with, favour.
39. polarise (verb) –
    separate into two opposing groups.
40. serve the interests (phrase) – 
    to do something to support/assist/help someone.
41. transactional (adjective) –
    exchangeable, transferable, negotiable, marketable.
42. aspire (verb) –
    desire, aim for, hope for, have the objective of.

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