The Hindu Editorial (Polls and polarisation) – Jun 01, 2018

Of all the Lok Sabha by-elections in this round, Kairana in Uttar Pradesh evoked special interest because of the coming together of the opposition parties against the Bharatiya Janata Party. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Polls and polarisation) – Jun 01, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Polls and polarisation) – Jun 01, 2018: 

1. polarisation (noun) – separation of two contrasting groups (based on different opinions/beliefs).
2. evoke (verb) – bring to mind, awaken, suggest.
3. broad-based (adjective) – wide-ranging, general.
4. erosion (noun) – destruction, deterioration, decline.
5. rapprochement (noun) – reconciliation, agreement, cooperation.
6. backing (noun) – support, assistance, help/aid.
7. portend (verb) – foretell, indicate, signal.
8. first-past-the-post (phrase) – it is an electoral system in which a candidate with the most votes in each constituency wins and becomes the MP/MLA for that seat.
9. disparate (adjective) – contrasting, different, dissimilar.
10.  rainbow_coalition (noun) – a political group of several minority parties (of different ethnic, political, or religious backgrounds).
11. stay the course (phrase) – make effort till the end to accomplish the task.
12. wrest (verb) – wrench, snatch, take control of (power).
13. at stake (phrase) – in question.
14. to no one’s surprise (phrase) – as expected, expectedly.
15. far from (phrase) – not, not at all, nowhere near.
16. comforting (adjective) –  supportive, relieving, encouraging.

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