The Hindu Editorial (New order) – Dec 18, 2023

To read this article, click “The Hindu”.

This preview is provided here with permission.

Courtesy: The Hindu

The Hindu Editorial (New order) – Dec 18, 2023:

new order (noun) – a new form of government.
diverse (adjective) – varying, differing, different, varied.
base (noun) – a group of people considered as supporting an organization/party.
pick (noun) – choice, selection, preference, option.
elevate (verb) – promote, prefer, give promotion to, upgrade, improve the position of, move up the ladder.
debutant (noun) – a person who is making a debut (first public appearance) in a particular capacity or role, particularly in politics/sport.
Legislative Assembly (noun) – Assembly/Vidhan Sabha; Legislative Assembly is the lower house in the states and union territories of India, much like the Lok Sabha of the Parliament. Members of the Legislative Assembly (legislative body) are directly elected by the people through assembly elections. The term of the Legislative Assembly is five years (unless it is dissolved earlier). A member of a legislative Assembly is referred to as an MLA.
sought past tense of seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
reassure (verb) – encourage, hearten, buoy up, cheer up, raise someone’s spirits.
cut one’s teeth (phrase) – get some initial experience in a particular field of activity.
grassroots (plural noun) – the most basic level of an organisation.
overnight (adverb) – instantly, promptly, immediately, suddenly, quickly; swiftly, expeditiously.
seat (noun) – a place in an elected legislative assembly; position.
cadre (noun) – members of a (political) group.
structure (noun) – composition, arrangement, system, framework.
sidelining (noun) – removal of someone/something from the centre of attention.
old guard (noun) – a group/squad/team that is existing for a very long time.
held past tense of hold (verb) – occupy, have, be in a position.
term (noun) – period of office; spell, stint, duration, incumbency.
in store (verb) – about to happen, going to happen soon, coming in the future.
wise (adjective) – sensible, prudent, rational, logical, insightful, well advised, well thought out, well judged.
balance (verb) – even up, equalize, poise, level.
pivot (noun) – focus/focal point, focus, centre, foundation, cornerstone.
hail from (verb) – come from, be a native of, originate in, have one’s roots in.
consolidate (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, fortify.
rainbow (noun as modifier) – many-coloured (of different ethnic, political, or religious backgrounds).
coalition (noun) – alliance, partnership, union, bloc.
berth (noun) – position, place, spot (in a government/organization/team/event).
the Council of Ministers (noun) – the supreme executive organ in a government. The term is usually equivalent to the word “cabinet”.
representation (noun) – depiction, portrayal, rendition, delegation.
flock (noun) – a large number of people; crowd.
handpick (adjective) – choose, select, pick, prefer someone/something specially .
campaign (noun) – canvassing, electioneering, an act of soliciting (asking for/requesting) votes; an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group.
centre around (phrasal verb) – to have something as the most important subject of discussion/interest; concentrate on, focus on, revolve about, revolve around.
label (verb) – categorize, describe, classify, identify, typify, call, name.
guarantee (noun) – assurance, promise, pledge, vow.
Special Investigation Team (SIT) (noun) – a specialized team of officers in Indian law enforcement consisting of personnel trained to investigate serious crimes.
regime (noun) – government.
establishment (noun) – formation, setting up, creation, institution
subsidy (noun) – also called as subvention; a financial contribution granted to help an industry or business, mostly given by a government, in order to keep the price of service/goods at a low level.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) (noun) – a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases in liquid form used as fuel in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) (noun) – a social welfare scheme envisages of smoke free Rural India and aims to benefit five crore families especially the women living below poverty line (BPL) by providing concessional LPG connections to entire nation. The scheme will increase the usage of LPG and would help in reducing health disorders, air pollution and deforestation.
savings bond (noun) – a type of bond issued by a government and sold to the general public; A bond where the limits for investment are set low so that people can invest easily
fiscal (adjective) – financial.
environment (noun) – situation, background, scenario, context, atmosphere.
conflict (noun) – dispute, argument, tussle, clash, disagreement, quarrel, contention, hostility, friction.
equation (noun) – the situation (or) the problem, the quandary, the predicament.
enthusiasm (noun) – zeal, energy, eagerness, keenness, willingness, readiness.
alike (adverb) – in the same way, similarly, identically.
likely (adverb) – probably, in all probability, presumably, doubtlessly.
in control (phrase) – having the authority to direct or control (something).
endow (verb) – present, grant, give, vest in.
rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on, trust, believe in, turn to, lean on, bank on, count on.
grapple with (phrasal verb) – struggle, deal with, cope with, face, confront, withstand, stand firm against, stand up to.