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The Hindu Editorial (​Party on the move) – Sep 19, 2024

The Hindu Editorial (​Party on the move) – Sep 19, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (​Party on the move) – Sep 19, 2024:

  1. on the move (phrase) – progressing, advancing, developing, moving/going forward.
  2. outline (verb) – define, delineate; indicate, summarize.
  3. intrigue (verb) – fascinate, captivate, engross, tantalize, lure, divert, be of interest to.
  4. opponent (noun) – rival, adversary, opposition, nemesis, fellow contestant, rival.
  5. alike (adverb) – similarly.
  6. spectacle (noun) – display, show.
  7. development (noun) – incident, event, occurrence, happening, phenomenon, situation, turn of events.
  8. basket (noun) – a group of something (taxes, investments, commodities, etc.).
  9. portfolio (noun) – the area of responsibility (department) assigned to a Minister.
  10. imprisonment (noun) – custody, incarceration, arrest, remand, restraint, confinement.
  11. charge (noun) – accusation, allegation, indictment.
  12. incarceration (noun) – custody, imprisonment, arrest, remand, restraint, confinement.
  13. precedent (noun) – a past action/event/decision that is seen as an example; previous example, previous instance, prior instance, previous case, example
  14. reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, toughen, make stronger, bolster, buttress.
  15. aura (noun) – atmosphere, quality, aspect, character, feeling/mood, spirit.
  16. defiance (noun) – resistance, opposition, confrontation, non-compliance, audacity, boldness.
  17. secure (verb) – obtain, acquire, gain, get.
  18. bail (noun) – conditional, temporary release of an arrested/imprisoned person when a specified amount of security is deposited or pledged (as cash or property) to ensure his/her appearance in court when required.
  19. corner (verb) – gain control of, take over, dominate, gain dominance of.
  20. central agencies (plural noun) – the central agencies are organizations in the executive branch that co-ordinate the activities of, and provide guidance to the operating ministries and agencies; e.g. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Income Tax Department (IT) and etc.
  21. ground (noun) – reason, cause, basis, factor.
  22. conduct (noun) – behaviour, activity, deed.
  23. frown on/upon (phrasal verb) – disapprove of something; not approve of something; be against, reject, dislike, disfavour, condemn, criticize, denounce, censure, reprove.
  24. move (noun) – step, action, activity, measure.
  25. reset (verb) – readjust.
  26. course (noun) – plan (of action), approach, programme, strategy, way, 
  27. turn the tables (phrase) – turning a position of disadvantage into one of advantage.
  28. swept past tense of sweep (verb) – win all the places in (in an election).
  29. nearly (adverb) – almost, practically, virtually.
  30. overlapping (adjective) – crisscrossing, intersecting; superimposed, underlying.
  31. base (noun) –  a group of people considered as supporting an organization/party.
  32. swing (verb) – change, fluctuate, oscillate, vary, shift, alter.
  33. metamorphose (verb) – transform, change, transfigure, convert, alter, modify, remodel, reorganize, translate.
  34. campaign (noun) –  an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group.
  35. slow down (phrasal verb) – decrease, diminish, dwindle, erode, impair, weaken.
  36. claim (noun) – assertion, statement, affirmation.
  37. incorruptible (adjective) – unbribable, honest, trustworthy, high-principled..
  38. influence (verb) – affect, have an influence on, win over, persuade, convince, tempt, lure.
  39. affordable (adjective) – inexpensive, cost-effective, reasonable.
  40. strategy (noun) – plan of action (in order to achieve a more expansive set of political, economic, and security interests).
  41. undermine (verb) – weaken, subvert, sabotage, damage.
  42. slew (noun) – a large number of, lot, range.
  43. welfare (noun) – (noun) – a government program that provides (financial) assistance to individuals and families in need; social security, government/state benefit, public assistance.
  44. run (verb) – do, fulfil, implement, carry out, execute, perform.
  45. empowered (adjective) – authorized, allowed, entitled.
  46. mobilise (verb) – (of people) bring together for a particular cause.
  47. crescendo (noun) – peak, pinnacle, height, highest point, top.
  48. due (adjective) – expected, anticipated, awaited, scheduled for.
  49. advance (verb) – bring forward, put forward, move forward, make earlier; draw nearer, move nearer.
  50. club (verb) – combine, join up.
  51. standalone (adjective) – independent.
  52. undivided (adjective) – full, complete, total, entire, whole, solid, thorough, undistracted, focused.
  53. attention (noun) – recognition, concentration, regard, attentiveness, support.
  54. standing (noun) – status, position, level.
  55. play second fiddle (phrase) – be a subordinate/assistant/deputy to someone/something or to be a less important one (than someone/something).
  56. placeholder (noun) – proxy, substitute, deputy.
  57. play a role or play a part (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
  58. climb up (phrasal verb) – rise, arise,  go up, soar, ascend (in rank or status).
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