The Hindu Editorial (Raiding party) – Nov 26, 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s national ambitions are intriguing and daring. Soon after she led the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to a stellar victory in the Assembly election earlier this year — third time in a row —… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Raiding party) – Nov 26, 2021.

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raiding party (noun) – a small group of (military) people who make a raid (sudden attack/foray) into the enemy territory, particularly to accomplish their specific purpose.
encroach (verb) – move forward gradually (beyond one’ s regular boundaries).
eye (verb) – look at, see, observe, view, consider, contemplate.
intriguing (adjective) – stimulating, fascinating, inspiring, interesting.
daring (adjective) – bold, audacious, adventurous, fearless, confident.
stellar (adjective) – exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable, outstanding.
in a row (phrase) – consecutively, one after the other, in succession.
set out (phrasal verb) – start, start out, embark, set forth; hope, aspire.
coherent (adjective) – logical, reasonable, rational, well organized, systematic, clear.
strategy (noun) – plan of action (in order to achieve a more expansive set of political, economic, and security interests).
apparent (adjective) – evident, obvious, manifest, visible, discernible, noticeable.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.
savagely (adverb) – severely, awfully, terribly, dreadfully.
triumph (verb) – win, succeed, be successful.
evolve (verb) – develop, progress, advance, expand, enlarge gradually.
foray (noun) – a brief & active attempt to get involved in a new activity/sphere.
settle a score (phrase) – take revenge, retaliate, hit back at someone.
sense (verb) – be aware of, be conscious of, come to know, find, realize.
confrontation (noun) – clash, fight, conflict, tussle, encounter.
early on (phrase) – at/during an early stage.
pledge (verb) – promise, give one’s word, vow, swear.
conclusive (adjective) – unquestionable, undeniable, decisive, convincing, unequivocal.
wait in the wings (phrase) – to be active & ready to do something if (someone) gets an opportunity/chance.
unseat (verb) – oust, topple, overthrow, bring down.
unnerve (verb) – demoralize, discourage, dishearten, deject, frighten, distress, upset.
disgruntled (adjective) – aggrieved, dissatisfied, unhappy/disappointed.
free-floater (noun) – (independent) people who are unattached to any of the political parties.
charisma (noun) – the strength of character, individuality, personality, charm, presence, attractiveness.
rather than (phrase) – instead of.
ideology (noun) – a system of belief, set of principles.
swing (verb) – oscillate, move back and forth, move to and fro.
run (verb) – manage, organize, control.
shy away from (phrasal verb) – avoid, recoil, withdraw nervously (due to fear/surprise/pain/dislike).
edge (noun) – advantage, upper hand, trump card.
strategic (adjective) – relating to achieving long-term or overall (military) goals.
consideration (noun) – factor, issue, point, concern, aspect, facet, feature.
pay for (phrase) – support, back.
spree (noun) – a period of unrestrained/uncontrolled activity.
rank and file (noun) – the ordinary members of a party/organisation/company. It is originally a military term relating to the individual foot-soldiers, excluding the officers.
defector (noun) – betrayer, turncoat, traitor (a person who changes sides).
induction (noun) – recruitment, introduction, admission, admittance.
signify (verb) – mark, signal, indicate.
be at a crossroads (phrase) – be in a critical point where an important decision/choice must be made.
heartland (noun) – the most important part of a field of activity; the central part of something.
extinction (noun) – destruction, elimination, eradication, removal (a complete one).
vacuum (noun) – gap, lacuna.
outspoken (adjective) – forthright, direct, frank, open.
federalism/federal framework/system (noun) – a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
unilateralism (noun) – a method of taking decisions individually without considering others.
undermine (verb) – weaken, subvert, sabotage, damage.
catapult (verb) – prompt, impel, propel.
open question (noun) – unknown/uncertain matter, unsure thing, dubious point, doubtful subject.