The Hindu Editorial (Rajasthan lessons) – Aug 12, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Rajasthan lessons) – Aug 12, 2020:

truce (noun) – a truce is suggestive of an ad-hoc (temporary/makeshift) arrangement, arrived at by the combatants/disputants, to pause the fighting/argument.
endure (verb) – continue, remain, stay, persist, last.
faction (noun) – group, division, sector.
mend one’s ways (phrase) – make a fresh start, change completely, change for the better, improve one’s character/habit.
bring down (phrasal verb) – topple, unsettle, unseat.
blow over (phrasal verb) – (of difficulty/issue/problem) disappear, vanish, fade away (without serious consequences).
reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
loyalty (noun) – allegiance, faithfulness; reliability, trustworthiness; dedication/commitment.
stand-off (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, impasse (in a dispute/conflict).
cost (verb) – cause the loss/sacrifice of something.
self-destructive (adjective) – destructive to oneself.
unsustainable (adjective) – unjustifiable, undefendable, insupportable, illogical (pattern/method which disrupts the balance and then exhausts all of resources).
stare at (verb) – look fixedly, gaze, watch closely.
unnerving (adjective) – disconcerting, unsettling, discomfiting, disturbing.
prospect (noun) – hope, chance, possibility, probability, outlook.
turmoil (noun) – disorder, turbulence, confusion, trouble, chaos.
overstep (verb) – contravene, violate, transgress, break/breach.
remit (noun) – area of responsibility, area of activity, scope, ambit.
brazen (adjective) – bold and shameless; unashamed, unabashed, unembarrassed; blatant, flagrant.
partisanship (noun) – bias, prejudice, one-sidedness, discrimination.
tilt the scales/balance (phrase) – to change the balance of a situation, so that one side is gaining advantage.
maximalist (adjective) – relating to an approach of a person/organisation (particularly in politics) with extreme thoughts and not ready to compromise.
at all costs (phrase) – irrespective of the effort needed; whatever happens; at any price; regardless of, in spite of everything.
unseemly (adjective) – improper, inappropriate, undignified; ill-advised.
derail (verb) – obstruct, interrupt, impede/thwart.
in the midst of (phrase) – in the middle of.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
complacency (noun) – carelessness, laziness, laxity, satisfaction; self-satisfaction, self-approval, smugness (excessive pride in oneself).
put/keep one’s house in order (phrase) – improve one’s own behaviour before criticizing others.
(be) at the receiving end (phrase) – be subjected to something (criticism/attack).
relentless (adjective) – continuous, non-stop, unending.
onslaught (noun) – attack, offensive, assault/aggression.
admission (noun) – acknowledgement, acceptance, revelation, disclosure.
commentary (noun) – explanation, interpretation, assessment.
resort to (verb) – use, utilize, turn to, have recourse to.
rebellion (noun) – defiance, disobedience, dissent, nonconformity, subversion.
grievance (noun) – complaint, problem, objection/protest.
unheeded (adjective) – disregarded, ignored, neglected.
brinkmanship (noun) – the practice of trying to achieve an advantageous outcome by pushing dangerous events to the brink (edge) of active conflict, especially in politics.
command (verb) – receive, be given, get/gain, obtain.
preempt (verb) – forestall, anticipate, get in before.
impel (verb) – propel, drive, move.
consultative (adjective) – advisory, consulting, counseling.
deliberative (adjective) – thoughtful, studious, introspective, contemplative.
conduct (noun) – behaviour, way of behaving, performance.
play a part/role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
facilitate (verb) – make easy, make possible; assist, help/aid.
critique (noun) – analysis, evaluation, assessment.
reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, bolster up, underpin.