Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: July 14, 2019
1. Seismometer • A seismometer is an instrument that responds to ground motions, such as caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and explosions. Seismometers are usually combined with a timing device and a recording device to form a seismograph. 2. Pristine • In...
Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: July 13, 2019
1. Go into a tailspin • Lose emotional control, collapse, panic. • This expression alludes to the downward movement of an airplane out of control, in which the tail describes a spiral. Usage: When people expect perfection from themselves, often one little slip-up... Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: July 12, 2019
1. Vetting • Vetting is the process of performing a background check on someone before offering them employment, conferring an award, or doing fact checking prior to making any decision. In addition, in intelligence gathering, assets are vetted to determine their... Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: July 11, 2019
1. Persecution • Persecution is the systematic mistreatment of an individual or group by another individual or group. • The most common forms are religious persecution, racism and political persecution. Usage: When people are treated badly and harassed because of... Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: July 10, 2019
1. Beset • Trouble someone or something persistently. Usage: The social problems that beset India, should be addressed. 2. Lean on • To depend on someone Usage: Everybody needs someone to lean on in times of trouble. 3. Fillip • Something which acts as a stimulus or...
