The Hindu Editorial (Revolving door) – Jun 20, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Revolving door) – Jun 20, 2020

revolving door (noun) – happening of some actions/events again and again continuously.
tale (noun) – story.
defection (noun) – desertion, absconding, decamping.
churn (verb) – disturb, stir up, agitate.
pot (noun) – a container (normally used to produce (butter) by churning milk).
turmoil (noun) – disorder, turbulence, confusion, trouble, chaos.
probably (adverb) – most likely, in all likelihood, all things considered, perhaps.
uncertainty (noun) – unpredictability, unreliability, unsureness.
allegiance (noun) – loyalty, faithfulness, devotion.
rule (on) (phrasal verb) – decide, determine, judge about something.
strip (verb) – remove, take off/away, dispossess, deprive/deny.
subsequently (adverb) – afterwards, later on, eventually.
defect (verb) – change allegiances/loyalties/sides; abscond, desert.
reportedly (adverb) – supposedly, seemingly, apparently, allegedly.
the fold (noun) – group, community.
whimsical (adjective) – unusual, unconventional, uncommon; unstable, temperamental, impulsive, unpredictable.
open the door (phrase) – create opportunity (for success).
stake a claim (phrase) – assert, declare, announce/state (ones right to something).
shenanigans (plural noun) – deception, double-dealing, dishonesty, cheating, fraudulence.
utter (adjective) – complete, total, consummate/out and out, outright, absolute.
Anti-defection law (noun) – The 10th Schedule to the Constitution, popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law,’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment in 1985. The grounds of disqualification are specified in Paragraph 2 of the 10th Schedule. A member would incur a disqualification under paragraph 2 (1) (a) when he “voluntarily gives up his membership of a party” and under 2 (1) (b) when he/she votes (or abstains from voting) contrary to the directive issued by the party.
curb (verb) – control, contain, restrict, limit.
brazen (adjective) – bold and shameless; unashamed, unabashed, unembarrassed.
subversion (noun) – the act of undermining, worsening, reducing (power & authority gradually).
lure (noun) – temptation, enticement, attraction.
engineer (verb) – bring about, cause, arrange (something skillfully); mastermind, choreograph, orchestrate, manipulate.
invite (verb) – cause, call forth, make happen, create.
adhere to (verb) – abide by, stick to, hold to, comply with.
letter and spirit (phrase) – adhering to/obeying both literal interpretation/wording and the spirit/intent/purpose of the law.
beg the question (phrase) – raise a point; invite question.
serve a purpose (phrase) – be useful, be helpful.
disincentive (noun) – deterrent, discouragement, counterincentive, hindrance, obstruction.
defector (noun) – betrayer, turncoat, traitor.
discern (verb) – come to know, find out, realize/recognize, understand.
candidacy (noun) – the state/condition/fact of being a candidate, particularly in an election; candidate-ship.
consideration (noun) – factor, point, aspect, matter, concern.
patronage (noun) – favouritism, nepotism, support/backing.
identity (noun) – identification, recognition (of a candidate based a particular race, ethnicity, gender, or religion).
embolden (verb) – give courage, encourage, strengthen/fortify.
seize (verb) – appropriate, take over, take possession of; take hold of, grasp, grab, capture (suddenly).
machinations (noun) – schemes/plots, tricks, tactics, intrigues, conspiracies.