The Hindu Editorial (For internal democracy) – Sep 23, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (For internal democracy) – Sep 23, 2022

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected the idea of a ‘permanent president’ for a party, while taking issue with the Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), which rules Andhra Pradesh…. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (For internal democracy) – Sep 23, 2022.

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notion (noun) – idea, belief, concept, conception, conviction, opinion, view, thought.
for life (phrase) – for the whole of a person’s life; for the rest of a person’s life.
take issue with (phrase) – disagree, oppose, object to, dispute, challenge.
reportedly (adverb) – supposedly, seemingly, apparently, professedly, ostensibly, purportedly.
inherently (adverb) – naturally, intrinsically, innately, essentially, basically, fundamentally.
anti-democratic (adjective) – opposed to the principles of democracy; illiberal, dogmatic, autocratic, authoritarian.
border on (phrasal verb) – to be very like something; to come very close to being something.
the absurd (noun) – something that is an illogical, unreasonable, ridiculous or laughable one.
merit (noun) – good point, strong point, significance, justification; value, worthiness.
insistence (noun) – demand, requirement, instruction; emphasis, significance, importance.
legislate (verb) – regulate (by legislation).
periodic (adjective) – regular, recurrent, repeated, continual, occasional.
office-bearer (noun) – functionary, official, representative, agent, especially in a government or political party; office-holder.
myriad (adjective) – various, many and various, manifold, multiple.
structured (adjective) – organized, well ordered, well regulated, methodical, planned, systematic, arranged.
cadre-based (adjective) – based on members of a (political) group.
ideological (adjective) – relating to a system of ideas (ideology).
loosely (adjective) – not firmly, relatively, generally, broadly, slackly.
strand (noun) – element, factor, aspect, strain.
ideal (adjective) – principle, standard, criterion, ethics, belief.
reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, demonstrate.
cleavage (noun) – separation, division, fragmentation, disunion.
and so on (phrase) – and others; and similar things; et cetera (etc.).
fragmentation (noun) – breaking, separation, splintering, disunion, disintegration.
polity (noun) – a politically organized society.
federalised (adjective) – unified in a centralized unit or united in a federation or federal union.
give way to (phrasal verb) – give in, submit, surrender, back down, cave in; be replaced by.
charismatic (adjective) – strong in character, attractive, appealing, captivating, fascinating.
necessitate (verb) – require, demand, call for, be grounds for, warrant, entail, involve.
centralised (adjective) – controlled by a single authority.
coterie (noun) – a small group of people with shared interests and they generally don’t allow others to join them; sect, gang, inner circle, faction/camp.
insist on (phrasal verb) – push for, demand, insist on, ask for, call for, request, press for, campaign for, work for, speak for, support for, urge.
thoroughgoing (adjective) – rigorous, in-depth, detailed, meticulous, complete, comprehensive, elaborate, full, intensive, extensive.
secure (verb) – obtain, get, win, acquire.
lack (verb) – be without, want, need.
contestation (noun) – contention, contest; electoral competition in a political community.
reaffirm (verb) – assert, state, say again strongly.
high command (noun) – commander-in-chief, head, leader, boss.
zero-sum game (phrase) – zero-sum game is one in which no wealth is created or destroyed. So, in a two-player zero-sum game, whatever one player wins, the other loses.
loath (adjective) – reluctant, unwilling, disinclined, hesitant, against, opposed, averse.
foster (verb) – encourage, promote, develop.
disunity (noun) – disagreement, friction, conflict, dispute, argument.
consensus-building (noun) – a process involving a good-faith effort to meet the interests of all stakeholders and seek a unanimous agreement.
consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group, agreement, concurrence.
periodically (adverb) – occasionally, now and then.
the Representation of the People Act 1951 (noun) – An Act to provide for the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses, the corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with such elections and the decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections.
section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (noun) – Registration of political parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. A party seeking registration under the said section with the Commission has to submit an application to the Commission within a period of 30 days following the date of its formation as per guidelines prescribed by the Commission in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Constitution of India and Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
statutory (adjective) – legitimate, permissible, admissible, allowable, acceptable, constitutional.
mandate (verb) – authorize, entitle, empower.
lack (noun) – absence, unavailability, non-existence.
substantive (adjective) – important, significant, considerable.
lead to (verb) – result in, cause, bring on, bring about, give rise to.
carry out (phrasal verb) – discharge, perform, conduct, do (a duty/function).
edict (noun) – order, command, decree, mandate.
mechanical (adjective) – automatic, unthinking, unconscious, involuntary, instinctive, inattentive.
dynasticism (noun) – a system of government in which the rulers are all coming/elected from the same family.
perhaps (adverb) – maybe, possibly.
bear upon (phrasal verb) – be relevant to something.