The Hindu Editorial (Messy battle) – Jun 10, 2022

The turf battle between the Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) appointed by the Centre and the elected government of Delhi has a long and noisy history. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Messy battle) – Jun 10, 2022.

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The Hindu Editorial (Messy battle) – Jun 10, 2022:

messy (adjective) – chaotic, complex, intricate, tangled, tortuous, confused, confusing, difficult.
ongoing (adjective) – continuing, happening, occurring, current.
tug of war (noun) – a dispute over power/supremacy; a rope pulling sport that directly puts two teams against each other in a test of strength.
barrier (noun) – blockade, bar, hurdle, barricade.
turf war/battle (noun) – dispute between rival groups over a territory/power.
disruptive (adjective) – troublemaking, troublesome, undisciplined, attention-seeking; uncontrollable, out of control, unrestrained, uncooperative, disturbing.
enthusiasm (noun) – interest, obsession, craze; eagerness, keenness, vehemence, excitement.
meddle (verb) – intervene, interfere, intrude, tamper, fiddle, nose.
day-to-day (adjective) – regular, routine, habitual, everyday, daily.
governance (noun) – administration.
put/set the cat among the pigeons (phrase) – to say or do something that causes trouble and makes others worried/angry; cause a fight by revealing a controversial fact or secret.
predecessor (noun) – previous holder of the post; forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
at loggerheads (phrase) – (two individuals or two groups of people) in a strong or violent disagreement about something; Engaged in a serious dispute and fail to come to an understanding of any kind.
top brass (noun) – very important person/people.
accuse (verb) – allege, claim, state; blame, condemn, criticize, denounce.
undermine (verb) – weaken, damage, impair, mar, spoil, ruin; reduce, diminish, impede, hinder.
constitutional (adjective) – relating to something as per the Constitution.
sanctity (noun) – ultimate importance, inviolability; righteousness, devotion.
bypass (verb) – circumvent, avoid, dodge, escape, sidestep.
the Council of Ministers (noun) – the supreme executive organ in a government. The term is usually equivalent to the word “cabinet”.
design (noun) – intention, purpose, planning, idea, objective.
consuming (adjective) – absorbing, compelling, preoccupying, engrossing, compulsive.
litigate (verb) – dispute, challenge, take issue with, take a stand against (in a lawsuit).
public order (noun) – it means the situation that exists when people obey the laws, rules or authority of the State.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Act (noun) – The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 15, 2021. The Bill amends the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991. The Act provides a framework for the functioning of the Legislative Assembly and the government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The Bill amends certain powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Assembly and the Lieutenant Governor.
State Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha (noun) – the State Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha is the lower house in the states of India that have an unicameral/bicameral state legislature; the State Legislative Council, or Vidhan Parishad is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral state legislature.
in favour of (phrase) – in support of; on the side of.
imply (verb) – involve, entail.
curtail (verb) – decrease, lessen, reduce, restrict, limit.
a thorn in the side of (phrase) – a person or thing continually irritating/troubling someone; source of irritation, source of vexation, source of annoyance, source of trouble.
perspective (noun) – outlook, viewpoint, approach.
persistent (adjective) – tenacious, determined, resolute, purposeful, dogged, single-minded, tireless, relentless, unflagging, untiring.
rein in (phrasal verb) – to control, restrain, restrict, limit someone/something.
propagate (verb) – spread, disseminate, communicate, publicize, preach.
propellant (noun) – a substance (ex: fuel in a rocket engine) that is used for providing thrust/momentum/motive force/impetus.
willing (adjective) – ready, prepared, disposed, inclined, of a mind, in the mood; keen, eager.
go to any lengths (phrase) – to do whatever/anything possible to complete a task (and achieve a goal).
clip the wings of (phrase) – to limit/restrict someone’s freedom; impose limits on, keep within bounds, keep under control; obstruct, impede, thwart.
calculation (noun) – assessment, judgement, forecast, projection, prediction, expectation; reckoning, estimation.
cheer (verb) – praise, congratulate, applaud, hail, acclaim.
unilateral (adjective) – relating to a method of taking decisions (particularly on international relations) by a state (country) individually without considering other states (countries). In general, it is relating to the decision taken individually without consulting with the others concerned.
rob of (verb) – deprive of, strip of, divest of.
statehood (noun) – the condition of being an independent state.
grievance (noun) – complaint, criticism, objection, protestation, charge, protest, problem.
unfounded (adjective) – groundless, baseless, unjustified.
stand-off (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, impasse, standstill.
in tandem (phrase) – alongside each other.
nosedive (verb) – fall sharply, drop, sink, plunge, go down, decline, deteriorate.
long-drawn (adjective) – prolonged, protracted, lengthy, extended, long-lasting/dragging.
accommodation (noun) – adjustment, compromise, settlement, understanding.