The Hindu Editorial (High stakes) – Oct 11, 2023

There is a tendency to equate elections to the five States of Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana, scheduled for next month, as a “semi-final” before the Lok Sabha polls,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu ”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (High stakes) – Oct 11, 2023.

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(high) stakes (noun) – (high-risk) competition, contest, battle, challenge.
rejuvenated (adjective) – revived, re-energized, reconstructed, reorganized, regenerated, resuscitated, reinvigorated, revamped.
take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, oppose, vie with, face, contend with.
resourceful (adjective) – spirited, enthusiastic, ambitious, energetic.
equate (verb) – compare, relate, consider/regard as the same as.
rival (verb) – equal, emulate, be comparable to/with, compare with, be on a par with, be on a level with.
distinguish (verb) – differentiate, tell the difference between, separate, set apart, make different.
cycle (noun) – series.
largely (adverb) – mostly, mainly, generally.
bipolar (adjective) – having two extremities.
sought past tense of seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
cash in on (phrasal verb) – use, utilize, capitalize (on), milk, exploit, take advantage of, use opportunity to get advantage, profit from, do well out of, turn to one’s advantage
unabashed (adjective) – unashamed, audacious, fearless, unembarrassed, brazen, unconcerned, confident, bold, blatant, flagrant.
ideology (noun) – beliefs, ideas/opinions, principles.
upend (verb) – overturn, overthrow, topple over, knock down, capsize, cancel; turn something upside down.
census (noun) – an official survey, particularly of a population.
implement (verb) – carry out, perform, execute, fulfil, accomplish, bring about, achieve, put into effect.
welfare (noun) – (noun) – a government program that provides (financial) assistance to individuals and families in need; social security, government/state benefit, public assistance.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
guarantee (noun) – assurance, promise.
on account of (phrase) because of something; as a result of, in view of, due to, thanks to, owing to, by/in virtue of.
scourge (noun) – misfortune, burden/bane, affliction.
factionalism (noun) – it refers to conflict and infighting between small groups (factions) within a larger one, especially in politics.
mute (verb) – silence, restrain, subdue, tone down, make less intense; moderate, lower, reduce, diminish, decrease.
for now (phrase) – for the time being, for the present.
at the helm (phrase) – in charge, in command/control/authority; in the driving seat.
helm (noun) – in charge, in command, in authority, position.
anti-incumbency (noun) – a situation which is against elected officials currently in power; discontent against ruling government/ party in power.
social discrimination (noun) – it is defined as sustained inequality between individuals on the basis of illness, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other measures of diversity.
discrimination (noun) – the act of making distinctions between people based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they belong or are perceived to belong that are disadvantageous; prejudice, bias/bigotry, intolerance/inequity.
fertile (adjective) – productive, high-yielding; resourceful, constructive.
fertile ground (noun) – a condition which generates/produces a lot of something (opportunities, results etc.).
cache (noun) – store, stock, collection, accumulation, reserve.
fray (noun) – competition, contest.
stem (verb) – stop, contain, control, restrict, restrain, lessen, reduce, diminish,
dissidence (noun) – discontent, disapproval, disagreement.
loan waiver (noun) – when a lender voluntarily relieves a borrower of the obligation or liability to repay a loan, it is known as a loan waiver. The lender agrees to assume the burden of the loan, partially or fully, upon themselves.
crop (noun) – a plant that can be grown and harvested extensively for profit or subsistence.
produce (noun) – all agricultural products.
besides (preposition) – except, except for, apart from, other than; in addition to, over and above, as well as.
pander to (verb) – to do or say something to satisfy someone or someone’s (wrong) desire in order to get some advantage/benefit from it; satisfy, fulfil, indulge, gratify, soap.
identity (noun) – it refer to either (a) a social category, defined by membership rules and (alleged) characteristic attributes or expected behaviors, or (b) socially distinguishing features that a person takes a special pride in or views as unchangeable but socially consequential (or (a) and (b) at once).
wherewithal (noun) – money, finances, resources, funds; means, ability, capability (required to accomplish a task or purpose).
effectively (adverb) – constructively, advantageously, productively, successfully
revival (noun) – resurgence, comeback, improvement; re-establishment, resuscitation, reintroduction, restoration.
triumph (noun) – victory, win, success.
relegate (verb) – downgrade, lower, assign a less important position to.
equation (noun) – the situation (or) the problem, the quandary, the predicament.
three-cornered (adjective) – involving three groups; three-sided, triangular.
overhang (noun) – a situation which is lingering, indecisive and it is also having (a negative effect).
favour (verb) – support, back, be in favour of; help, assist, be advantageous to.