A foregone conclusion – The Hindu (Jun 24, 2017)

A foregone conclusion – The Hindu (Jun 24, 2017)

It may have the trappings of an ideological battle, but the 2017 presidential election has become a platform for political messaging. With the Bharatiya Janata Party… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1

1. a foregone conclusion (phrase) –  predictable result, predictable outcome, inevitability.
2. set the tone (phrase) – to establish the quality /attitude /character for something.
3. trappings (noun) – outward features, frills/extras, ornaments/decoration.
4. constrain (verb) – restrict, limit, restrain.
5. follow suit (phrase) – emulate, copy, follow.
6. but that (phrase) – except that.
7. lent (past participle of lend (verb) – add, give, furnish/provide.
8. be swathed in (verb) – wrap, envelop, cover.
9. report card (noun) – an evaluation (of performance).
10. intent (noun) – aim, purpose, objective.
11. garner (verb) – gather, collect, accumulate.
12. the fold (noun) – group, community, company.
13. oblige (verb) – compel/force, coerce, pressurize.
14. depressed (adjective) – poor, disadvantaged, deprived.
15. bolster (verb) – strengthen, support, reinforce/boost.
16. clutch (noun) – group, set, collection.
17. coup (noun) – success, triumph, master stroke.
18. pull off (phrasal verb) – achieve, succeed in, accomplish.
19. backing (noun) – help, support, assistance/aid.
20. weigh (verb) – consider, contemplate, assess.
21. fallout (noun) – adverse results; repercussions, after-effects.
22. embroil (verb) – involve, entangle, catch up.
23. faction (noun) – a small group, section, division (of dissenter within a large group).
24. restive (adjective) – restless, dissentious, out of control.

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