The Hindu Editorial (Algeria for change) – Mar 06, 2019

Algerians have been protesting against their ailing 82-year-old President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who is seeking a fifth term in elections next month. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Algeria for change) – Mar 06, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Algeria for change) – Mar 06, 2019:

ailing (adjective) – ill, unwell, sick.
veteran (noun) – (long-serving) expert, mature established/experienced person in an area of activity.
cut short (phrase) – shorten, truncate, curtail.
vague (adjective) – imprecise, uncertain, ambiguous.
credit with (verb) – be recognized as, be held responsible for.
insurgent (noun) – rebel, subversive, agitator.
figurehead (noun) – titular head, nominal leader, leader in name only (without power).
thumping (adjective) – huge, massive, very great.
speculation (noun) – conjuncture/supposition, guesswork, opinion/surmise.
modus vivendi (noun) – deal, understanding, contract.
clamp down on (phrasal verb) – suppress, put an end to, prevent/stop.
turbulence (noun) – turmoil, troubles, disturbance.
wary (adjective) – cautious, careful, circumspect.
coterie (noun) – gang, camp, faction/sect.
wield (verb) – exercise, exert, hold.
rise above (phrase) – deal with, cope with, get over.
status quo (noun) – the present situation, the current state, the existing state of affairs.
persist (verb) – continue/carry on, remain/linger/stay.
evade (verb) – elude, avoid, dodge.
fervour (noun) – passion, eagerness; dedication/zeal.
sweep (noun) – win a contest completely.
Arab Spring (noun) – it refers to the democratic protests, uprisings and demonstrations that arose independently and spread across the Arab world in 2011.
resolve (noun) – determination, resolution, firmness of purpose.
cynical (adjective) – sceptical, doubtful, distrustful.
manoeuvre (noun) – operation, activity; tactic/scheme.
depleting (adjective) – weakening, exhausting, draining.
sustainable (adjective) – valid, legitimate, warranted.
contemptuous (adjective) – dismissive, unenthusiastic, disdainful/lack of respect.
clamour (verb) – demand/protest, call.
make a mockery of (phrase) – make something to look foolish/absurd.
candidacy (noun) – candidate-ship.
undermine (verb) – weaken, compromise, subvert.
fray (noun) – contest/competition.