The Hindu Editorial (Absolute numbers) – May 27, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Absolute numbers) – May 27, 2024:

absolute (adjective) – complete, total, entire, perfect.
reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, support, bolster, underpin.
penultimate (adjective) – second last; something that is right before the last item in a series.
sporadic (adjective) – occasional, irregular, infrequent, periodical, periodic, scattered, intermittent.
turnout (noun) – participation, attendance. (Voter turnout refers to the number or percentage of eligible voters who cast their ballots).
apathy (noun) – lethargy, indifference, lack of interest, inactivity, passivity, detachment, negligence, disregard.
electorate (noun) – all the people who entitled to vote in an election.
turn out (phrasal verb) – go/come, appear, turn up, attend, be present.
searing (adjective) – extremely hot; scorching, blistering, flaming, blazing, burning.
heatwave (noun) – (a long period of) hot weather, hotness, humidity.
prevail (verb) – exist, be in existence, be present, be prevalent.
help matters (phrase) to make a situation/condition better.
cast (verb) – vote, register a vote.
came out with (phrasal verb) – say, utter, let out suddenly/unexpectedly.
disclose (verb) – reveal, release, unveil, communicate, publish, make public.
Form 17C (noun) – it contains the account of votes recorded at each polling station.
hand out (phrasal verb) – distribute, give out, issue, circulate, disperse.
allege (verb) – claim, state, contend, charge, accuse.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal, account, description, statement.
mischievous (adjective) – bad, wicked; hurtful, evil-intentioned.
design (noun) – plan, plot, intention, purpose, target.
vitiate (verb) – destroy, impair, spoil, ruin.
actor (noun) – participants (in an action).
ignorance (noun) – incomprehension, unawareness, mindlessness, stupidity, lack of knowledge.
out of (phrase) – from.
mischief (noun) – playful misbehaviour, misconduct, funny business, tricks.
task with (verb) – assign a task to.
oversee (verb) – be responsible for, be in charge of, look after, administer, organize, supervise.
disclosure (noun) – revelation, communication, declaration, release, publishing, unveiling.
all the while (phrase) – during the entire time, at the same time as, at the time, for the time being, in the course of.
insinuate (verb) – imply, suggest, hint.
conspiracy (noun) – unlawful plan, intrigue, collaboration/deception.
bring to one’s attention (phrase) – to make someone aware of something; accentuate, emphasize, highlight, stress, underline, underscore.
address (verb) – tackle, deal with, attend to, try to sort out.
behove (verb) – be appropriate for, be expected of, be required of, be advisable for, be sensible for, be wise for, be fitting to, be suitable for, be proper for, be obligatory for, be incumbent on.
robust (adjective) – strong, powerful.
democracy (noun) – a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through fairly & freely elected representatives.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually.
transparency (noun) – clarity, straightforwardness, openness, honesty, unambiguity.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
faith (noun) – trust, belief, confidence, confidence, reliance.
integrity (noun) – righteousness, uprightness, morality, probity, honesty, fairness.