The Hindu Opinion Article (Questions of representation) – May 19, 2018
The Karnataka election results once again perpetuate a disturbing trend regarding the decline of Muslim representation in various Assemblies where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged a dominant force. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 forThe Hindu Opinion Article (Questions of representation) – May 19, 2018.
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Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Questions of representation) – May 19, 2018:
- perpetuate (verb) – maintain, continue, extend.
- pursue (verb) – engage in, follow, conduct.
- emulate (verb) – imitate, follow, copy/take as an example.
- imply (verb) – suggest, hint, say indirectly.
- elite (noun) – a group of powerful people who has influence in a society.
- ingrained (adjective) – fixed, deep-rooted, embedded.
- majoritarian (adjective) – relating to a philosophy that states that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language, social class, or some other identifying factor) of the population is entitled to a certain degree of primacy (priority) in society, and has the right to make decisions that affect the society.
- electorate (noun) – members, representatives.
- persuade (verb) – convince, assure, prompt.
- concede (verb) – admit, acknowledge, accept.
- a slew of (noun) – a large number of, lot, range.
- vigilantism (noun) – unofficial way of punishing crime by a self-appointed group of people.
- empowerment (noun) – accreditation, authorization, validation.
- utopian (adjective) – idealistic, visionary, reforming/progressive.
- blanket (adjective) – general, overall, outright.
- sinister (adjective) – threatening, disturbing, bad.
- at the mercy of (phrase) – in the power of, in the control of, unprotected against.
- ordain (verb) – lay down, establish/legislate, prescribe officially.
Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Questions of representation) – May 19, 2018:
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