The Hindu Editorial (Governing after winning) – May 24, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Governing after winning) – May 24, 2023:

govern (verb) – rule, manage, administer, lead, head, be in charge of.
the road ahead (noun) – the future (course of action).
governance (noun) – administration, regime.
ranks (noun) – the people belonging to a group.
tussle (noun) – fight, skirmish, scuffle, clash, quarrel, argument, contention.
reconcile (verb) – restore, patch up, make up, settle, conciliate (friendly relations).
claim (noun) – (formal) request, call or demand.
the Council of Ministers (noun) – the supreme executive organ in a government. The term is usually equivalent to the word “cabinet”.
sworn in past participle of swear in (phrasal verb) – take an oath to induct/admit into office, inaugurate, introduce (into office).
broadly (adverb) – in general, on the whole.
considerable (adjective) – substantial, large, significant.
picture (noun) – concept, idea, notion, view, impression,
coalition (noun) – association, union, partnership, alliance.
propel (verb) – to cause something to move forward into a particular situation: spur, prompt, catapult, motivate.
arduous (adjective) – difficult, taxing, onerous, laborious, back-breaking.
scrutinise (verb) – examine carefully, inspect; investigate, assess.
unforgiving (adjective) – tough, harsh, severe, strict; relentless, unsparing, implacable.
placate (verb) – appease, calm, pacify.
faction (noun) – a group of people acting together within a larger group.
seek (verb) – try to obtain, aim, attempt.
ground (noun) – reason, basis, base, cause, premise, factor, pretext, rationale.
identity (noun) – identification, recognition.
community identity (noun) – It is based on birth and belongings and never on some form of acquired qualification or accomplishment.
loyalty (noun) – allegiance, faithfulness, obedience, adherence.
twofold (adjective) – having two parts/elements.
decorum (noun) – correctness, good manners, rules of conduct, formalities, decency, propriety, etiquette.
purpose (noun) – motive, motivation, ambition, aspiration.
strive (verb) – try hard, make every effort, do one’s best.
count (noun) – a point or factor for discussion; a point or factor for consideration.
influence (verb) – have an effect on; affect, determine, decide.
outcome (noun) – result, consequence, aftermath.
dynamics (noun) – basic/fundamental cause or force that triggers change within a system.
call for (phrasal verb) – require, need, necessitate, demand, warrant.
accommodation (noun) – adjustment, adaptation, attunement.
aspirant (noun) – candidate, contender, seeker.
berth (noun) – position/place (in a government/organization/team/event).
lock in (phrasal verb) – be involved in a competitive situation.
emphasise (verb) – underscore, underline, highlight, stress, call/draw attention to.
ongoing (adjective) – happening, occurring, continuing, in progress, under way, current.
bargain (noun) – haggling, negotiation, discussion, talk, debate.
cut both ways (phrase) – (of a point/action) be good enough for both sides of an argument.
surge (noun) – sudden increase or rise of something.
strife (noun) – conflict, friction, discord, disagreement.
powerhouse (noun) – a person/organisation/country/state with a lot of energy, power & influence.
mischief (noun) – bad behaviour, misconduct, mischievousness, perversity.
iron fist/hand (noun) – used in reference to the exercise of power with firmness.
regardless of (preposition) – despite, in spite of, notwithstanding.
loud and clear (phrase) – very clearly; in a way that is easy to understand.
in principle (phrase) – generally, by and large, on the whole, all things considered; theoretically, on paper, in theory.
fiscally (adverb) – financially.
sustainable (adjective) – supportable, acceptable, trustworthy, reasonable, sensible, reliable, dependable, well-founded (without disturbing the balance of nature and then without exhausting all of the natural resources).