Thursday, February 20, 2020

FILIBUSTER

WORD: FILIBUSTER

MEANING:
1.
a. The obstructing or delaying of legislative action, especially by prolonged speechmaking.
b. An instance of this, especially a prolonged speech.
2. An adventurer who engages in a private military action in a foreign country.

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Nancy Pelosi's filibuster-style speech tops eight hours in bid to force immigration votes

PRONOUNCE:
fil·i·bus·ter - फिलबस्टर

LINK: FILIBUSTER

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