Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: September 18, 2019
1. Minefield • An area planted with explosive mines. Usage: The sergeant crawled through a minefield to rescue two badly injured boys. • A subject or situation presenting unseen hazards. Usage: Tax is a minefield for the unwary. 2. Gag • A piece of cloth put in or...
Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: September 17, 2019
1. Vilification • Abusively disparaging speech or writing. Usage: The widespread vilification of politicians. 2. Cultural homogenization • Cultural homogenization is an aspect of cultural globalization. • It refers to the reduction in cultural diversity through the... Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: September 16, 2019
1. Piecemeal • Characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time. Usage: The village is slowly being killed off by piecemeal development. 2. Spearhead • An individual or group chosen to lead an attack or movement. Usage: She became the... Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: September 15, 2019
1. Syncretism • The amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought. Usage: Interfaith dialogue can easily slip into syncretism. 2. Fag end • A cigarette end. • The last part of something, especially when regarded as less... Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: September 14, 2019
1. Decree • A decree is a rule of law usually issued by a head of state, according to certain procedures. It has the force of law. • The particular term used for this concept may vary from country to country. • The executive orders made by the President of India, for...
