The Hindu Editorial (Raining promises) – Nov 20, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Raining promises) – Nov 20, 2023:

raining (noun) – flowing, showering, flooding; overwhelming, uncontrollable.
promise (noun) – assurance, guarantee, pledge, vow.
competitive (adjective) – aggressive, contentious, ambitious, zealous.
populism (noun) – related to policies that supposedly represent the opinions of ordinary people.
communalism (noun) – adherence/obedience to one’s own ethnic group (against the principle/practice of living together in wider society).
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.
prelude (noun) – an introduction to the main event; intro, start, beginning, curtain-raiser, overture
peak (verb) – reach a climax
defining (adjective) – decisive, determining, deciding; critically important.
theme (noun) – subject, topic, matter, subject matter, issue.
so far (phrase) – until now, up to this point, thus far, hitherto.
polarisation (noun) – separation of two contrasting groups (based on different opinions/beliefs).
relatively (adverb) – to a certain extent/degree; comparatively, somewhat, reasonably, satisfactorily.
understate (verb) – make light of, gloss over, underemphasize, downplay, deemphasize.
sought past tense of seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
outdo (verb) – beat, trump, outperform, do/be better than.
widening (adjective) – expanding, extending, increasing.
array (noun) – collection, range, variety, mixture, raft, line-up.
welfare (noun) – (noun) – a government program that provides (financial) assistance to individuals and families in need; social security, government/state benefit, public assistance.
mount (verb) – increase, rise, soar, escalate.
incumbent (adjective) – current, existing, present (holder, bearer or occupant of an office).
saturated (adjective) – flooded, overloaded, oversupplied, swamped.
regime (noun) – system.
incumbent (noun) – the present holder or occupant of an office.
rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on, bank on, count on, have recourse to, place reliance on.
architecture (noun) – structure, formation, composition, organization.
term (noun) – period of office; spell, stint, duration, incumbency.
census (noun) – an official survey, particularly of a population.
ambivalent (adjective) – having mixed feelings about someone or something; in two minds; equivocal, uncertain, doubtful, indecisive, inconclusive, irresolute, undecided, unresolved, fluctuating, wavering.
outcome (noun) – result, consequence, ramification, repercussion, aftermath.
make up one’s mind (phrase) – to make a final decision, especially after thinking for a long time.
vocal (adjective) – vociferous, outspoken, forthright; relating to someone who expresses his/her views frankly.
electioneering (noun) – canvassing, campaigning.
inauguration (noun) – beginning, start, launch, initiation, commencement.
attention (noun) – notice, regard, recognition, heed (as interesting or important).
last-mile (noun) – referring to delivering a product/service to the customer at their home.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) (noun) – previously known as a Primitive tribal group), it is a sub-classification of Scheduled Tribe or section of a Scheduled Tribe, that is considered more vulnerable than a regular Scheduled Tribe.
vulnerable (adjective) – relating to a weak/neglected person who is in need of special care/support.
track record (noun) – (previous) performance, accomplishments, achievements.
result in (verb) – cause, lead to, bring about, bring on, produce, give rise to.
equitable (adjective) – fair, just, fair-minded, even-handed, impartial, unbiased.
public (adjective) – governmental.
common ground (noun) – a base of common/mutual interest; shared interests or opinions between two groups of people.
relegate (verb) – downgrade, lower, assign a less important position to.
satrap (noun) – local leader/ruler.
in the shadows (phrase) – in a position of being not seen as all the attention is provided to someone else.
shuffle (verb) – restructure, rearrange, reorganize; change, alter/adjust.
pack (noun) – group.
field (verb) – nominate, propose, put up (a candidate) to stand in an election.
helm (verb) – lead, steer, manage, be in charge of.
empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle, permit, approve, endorse.
strategy (noun) – plan of action (in order to achieve a more expansive set of political, economic, and security interests).
stark (adjective) – clear, distinct, evident, obvious, striking.
in stark contrast to (phrase) – very different from (something else).
nascent (adjective) – just beginning, emerging, rising, advancing, burgeoning.
coalition (noun) – alliance, partnership, union, bloc.
run into rough weather (phrase) – hit rough weather; run into difficulties or experience problems
constituent (noun as modifier) – member.
turn on (phrasal verb) – criticize, blame; attack suddenly.
evolution (noun) – progress, advancement, progression, development.
influence (verb) – impact on, effect, have an affect on; determine.
distinction (noun) – difference, differentiation, variation, variance, dissimilarity.