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The Hindu Editorial (Mixed bag) – Nov 04, 2021

The Hindu Editorial (Mixed bag) – Nov 04, 2021

The results of bypolls in three Lok Sabha seats and 29 Assembly seats across 13 States and one Union Territory are a mixed bag for the BJP and the Congress. The ruling party in West Bengal, the TMC,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Mixed bag) – Nov 04, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Mixed bag) – Nov 04, 2021:

  1. mixed bag (noun) – collection of diverse elements (win, victory & defeat, loss).
  2. hold (verb) – have.
  3. centralised (adjective) – controlled by a single authority.
  4. centralise (verb) – concentrate, bring under one roof, consolidate, control (under one authority).
  5. resounding (adjective) – emphatic, enormous, huge, massive, very great, tremendous.
  6. endorsement (noun) – support, backing, approval.
  7. lever (noun) – handle, grip.
  8. take a beating (phrase) – suffer defeat/damage (very badly).
  9. considerable (adjective) – substantial, appreciable, significant.
  10. displace (verb) – unseat, topple, overthrow, bring down, remove.
  11. along with (phrase) – together with, accompanying.
  12. ally (noun) – partner, supporter, confederate.
  13. leave no stone unturned (phrase) – to do every (single) thing possible in order to achieve something; not give up, be persistent, be determined.
  14. decisive (adjective) – deciding, conclusive, determining, key, important, significant.
  15. point to (verb) – indicate, suggest, denote.
  16. definitive (adjective) – conclusive, final, decisive, definite.
  17. setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue.
  18. read (verb) – scrutinize, look through, analyze.
  19. fraught with (adjective) – full of, filled with, rife with, loaded with.
  20. noteworthy (adjective) – worthy of mention, significant, important, noticeable, interesting.
  21. alive and kicking (noun) – prevalent, active, living, live, having life.
  22. devoid of (adjective) – without, lacking, deprived of.
  23. narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal/account.
  24. consequential (adjective) – important, significant, major.
  25. hand/give someone a drubbing (phrase) – to defeat someone easily.
  26. matter (verb) – be important, be relevant, carry weight, count.
  27. seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
  28. undermine (verb) – weaken, subvert, sabotage, damage.
  29. come at a cost/price (phrase) – if something comes at a cost/price, it happens with the sacrifice/loss/expense of something else.
  30. imprint (noun) – lasting impact, effect, influence, impression.
  31. unmistakable (adjective) – evident, manifest, apparent, glaring, blatant.
  32. credit (noun) – praise, admiration, commendation, acclaim, acknowledgement, recognition.
  33. extent (noun) – degree, scale, level, magnitude.
  34. attribute (verb) – ascribe, assign, connect/associate with.
  35. lack of (noun) – absence, deficiency.
  36. corresponding (adjective) – comparable, related.
  37. rout (noun) – overwhelming defeat, defeat, annihilation.
  38. grip (noun) – control, power, stranglehold, domination, command, influence.
  39. tame (verb) – subdue, curb, control, tone down, moderate, mitigate, overcome.

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