The Hindu Editorial (Centre-State relations) – Feb 15, 2022

The Chief Ministers of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, Mamata Banerjee and M.K. Stalin, respectively, have jointly proposed a convention of non-BJP Chief Ministers. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Centre-State relations) – Feb 15, 2022.

To read this article, click “The Hindu”.

This preview is provided here with permission.

Courtesy: The Hindu

The Hindu Editorial (Centre-State relations) – Feb 15, 2022:

centre (noun) – centre point.
convention (noun) – conference, meeting, assembly, gathering, summit.
drown (verb) – overpower, overwhelm, override.
polemic (noun) – argumentation, argument/dispute, disputation.
nascent (adjective) – just beginning, emerging, rising, advancing, burgeoning.
context (noun) – circumstances, conditions, situation.
amply (adverb) – sufficiently, satisfactorily, (more than) enough.
clear (adjective) – obvious, evident, plain, apparent, palpable, visible, discernible, noticeable, recognizable.
strain (verb) – overtax, overwork, overburden, overreach, make too many demands on, exert excessively, push to the limit.
partisan (adjective) – biased, prejudiced, one-sided.
central agencies (plural noun) – the central agencies are organizations in the executive branch that co-ordinate the activities of, and provide guidance to the operating ministries and agencies; e.g. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Income Tax Department (IT) and etc.
absolute (adjective) – complete, total; full, supreme, unconditional, boundless, unrestricted.
overbearing (adjective) – dominating, autocratic, oppressive, high-handed.
fray (verb) – strain, overtax, irritate, put on edge, make edgy, make tense.
moral authority (noun) – The quality or characteristic of being respected for having good character or knowledge, especially as a source of guidance or an exemplar of proper conduct.
neutral (adjective) – impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, non-partisan, even-handed, equitable, fair.
arbiter (noun) – mediator, conciliator, intervenor, go-between, negotiator, peacemaker
tendency (noun) – inclination, disposition, leaning, penchant.
mobilise (verb) – (of resources) bring together for a specific cause.
berate (verb) – criticize or scold or yell at someone angrily; condemn, castigate, rebuke, reprimand vehemently.
edge (noun) – advantage, lead, head start, trump card.
draw (verb) – attract, win, capture, hold, allure, entice.
hold on to (phrase) – hold, hang on to, grasp, grip, cling to.
in general (phrase) – generally, normally, most of the time.
angle (noun) – perspective, point of view, viewpoint, standpoint, position, side, aspect.
occasionally (adverb) – sometimes, from time to time, now and then, at times.
brand (verb) – characterize, label, classify, categorize.
apparently (adverb) – seemingly, evidently, it appears that; supposedly.
heated (adjective) – intense, vehement, fiery.
scope (noun) – purpose or intention; purview.
federalism/federal framework/system (noun) – a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
autonomy (noun) – independence, freedom; self-government, self-rule.
ideological (adjective) – relating to a system of ideas (ideology).
distinction (noun) – difference, contrast, dissimilarity, divergence, variance, variation.
accommodative (adjective) – accommodating, cooperative, helpful, generous, friendly.
aspiration (noun) – ambition, hope, desire, urge, wish.
constituent (adjective) – integral.
linguistic (adjective) – relating to language; lingual.
ethnic (adjective) – relating to a population subgroup (cultural, national, traditional/folk) with a common national or cultural tradition.
bring an end to (phrase) – to stop, finish, or complete something.
coalition (noun) – alliance, union, partnership.
upheaval (noun) – disruption, turmoil, disorder, chaos, mayhem.
anxious (adjective) – worried, concerned, distressed, bothered.
push (noun) – advance, foray, campaign; endeavour, striving, effort; drive, ambition, motivation.
social justice (noun) – the equal access to wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
unilateralism (noun) – a method of taking decisions (on international relations) by a state (country) individually without considering other states (countries).
victorious (adjective) – successful, triumphant, winning.
settle a score (phrase) – take revenge, hit back at someone, retaliate, get even, pay someone back.
determined (adjective) – insistent on, resolved on, firm about, committed to; single-minded about, obsessive about, fixated on.
turf (noun) – territory, domain, province; area of influence, sphere of influence.
ally (noun) – partner, supporter, confederate.
encroachment (noun as modifier) – intrusion, infiltration, incursion, trespass, invasion.
enthusiastic (adjective) – eager, keen, zealous, excited, energetic.
confront (verb) – challenge, square up to, oppose, resist, defy, tackle, face up to.
prudent (adjective) – wise, sensible, far-sighted.
tacit (adjective) – implicit, understood, implied, hinted, suggested.
acquiescence (noun) – consent/approval, agreement, acceptance.
articulate (verb) – express, pronounce, state, point out.
guard against (verb) – take care for, beware of, keep watch for, be alert to.
turn into (phrasal verb) – be transformed/changed into.
occasion (noun) – (special) event, gathering; time, moment, point.
counterproductive (adjective) – harmful, damaging, dangerous/destructive.
be rooted in (verb) – have (something) as an origin/cause for something else.