The Hindu Editorial (Count on democracy) – May 20, 2019
With the seventh phase of polling for the 17th general election over, the anxious wait is now for counting day. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Count on democracy) – May 20, 2019.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Count on democracy) – May 20, 2019:
- count on (phrasal verb) – rely/depend on, place one’s trust in.
- heal (verb) – correct, put right, set right, get better/resolve.
- bitter (noun) – savage, hostile, ferocious/resentful.
- anxious (adjective) – on edge, tense, nervous; eager/keen.
- consolidated (adjective) – combined, merged, integrated.
- stretch (verb) – lengthen, expand, extend.
- rationale (noun) – reason/basis; principle.
- prolonged (adjective) – continuous, constant, persistent.
- impartiality (noun) – fairness; treating all people and groups equally.
- integrity (noun) – honesty, good character, sincerity/fairness.
- come under (phrasal verb) – be subjected to.
- lapse (noun) – failure, mistake, blunder/oversight.
- accumulate (verb) – gather, build up, collect.
- credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, integrity.
- reluctant (adjective) – unwilling, disinclined, opposed.
- hold someone to (phrase) – cause someone to comply with/abide by.
- bruise (verb) – hurt, upset, offend/insult.
- call into question (phrase) – doubt, distrust, challenge.
- model code of conduct (noun) – a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections.
- dissent (noun) – disagreement, disapproval, opposition.
- in light of (phrase) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
- stakeholder (noun) – a person with an interest in something.
- self-reflection (noun) – serious thinking about one’s own feelings.
- call for (phrasal verb) – require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
- breach (verb) – break, contravene, violate.
- unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
- inappropriate (adjective) – improper, unseemly, lacking in propriety.
- preempt (verb) – appropriate, take over, occupy.
- contaminate (verb) – pollute, impair, spoil.
- electioneering (noun) – campaign, canvass, doorstep.
- emotive (adjective) – sensitive, emotional, touchy.
- divisive (adjective) – alienating/isolating, disharmonious, discordant.
- double whammy (noun) – (two fold) problem, difficulty, issue/setback.
- inclusive (adjective) – all-embracing, extensive, overarching.
- secular (adjective) – non-religious, worldly, earthly.
- take over (phrasal verb) – gain control of, take charge of, assume responsibility for.
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