The Hindu Editorial (Beyond the numbers) – Jun 14, 2022

Elections for 57 Rajya Sabha seats in the latest round that concluded on June 10 provide notable signals about the political winds in several States. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Beyond the numbers) – Jun 14, 2022.

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The Hindu Editorial (Beyond the numbers) – Jun 14, 2022:

beyond (preposition) – more than, over and above; apart from, except, other than.
bring out (phrasal verb) – call attention to, highlight, emphasize, underline.
dissension (noun) – disagreement, difference of opinion, dispute, dissent.
conclude (verb) – come to an end, halt, stop, terminate, finish, be over.
notable (adjective) – important, significant, marked, striking, glaring, obvious.
signal (noun) – indication, pointer, intimation.
wind (noun) – trend, tide, tendency, leaning, orientation.
unopposed (adjective) – unchallenged, unhindered, unimpeded.
eventful (adjective) – action-packed, lively, active, hectic.
accompany (verb) – occur with, co-occur with, coincide with, coexist with, go with, appear with.
charge (noun) – accusation, allegation, indictment.
horse-trading (noun) – it is normally used to indicate a hard & shrewd (clever) negotiation/bargaining between two bargaining (political) parties to show an understanding of the problem.
sabotage (noun) – disruption, deliberate damage, obstruction, vandalism.
incumbent (noun) – current/existing/present holder, bearer or occupant of an office.
emphasis (noun) – importance, significance; priority, insistence.
Other Backward Class (OBC) (noun) – In the Indian Constitution, OBCs are described as socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC), and the Government of India is enjoined to ensure their social and educational development.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) (noun) – Economically Weaker Section (EWS) or Economically Backward Classes (EBC) in India is a subcategory of people belonging to the General Category having an annual family income less than ₹8 lakh and who do not belong to any category such as SC/ST/OBC across India, nor to MBC in Tamil Nadu.
evident (adjective) – obvious, clear, visible, discernible, perceptible, noticeable, recognizable.
reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, demonstrate, reveal, disclose, exhibit, manifest.
term (noun) – period, time, spell, stint.
renominate (verb) – nominate again.
on the one hand (phrase) – it is used to introduce the first of two contrasting different, points, facts, or ways of looking at something. It is always followed later by “on the other hand” or ‘on the other’.
on the other hand (phrase) – as an alternative.
tone-deaf (adjective) – insensitive to the concerns or difficulties of others; unable to understand matters concerning others’ sentiment/opinion; having a lack of perception, having a lack of understanding.
clamour (noun) – protest, complaint, outcry/commotion.
representation (noun) – participation, involvement, taking part.
dominant (adjective) – supreme, authoritative, most influential, most powerful.
pointedly (adverb) – directly, unambiguously, unquestionably.
Chintan Shivir or Udaipur declaration (noun) – The Congress’ three-day ‘Chintan Shivir’, a brainstorming session occurred in Udaipur, Rajasthan, from May 13 to 15, 2022. The conclave would focus on the time-bound restructuring of the Congress, finding ways to combat the politics of polarisation and getting battle-ready for upcoming electoral challenges.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.
manoeuvre (noun) – negotiate, navigate, manipulate (skillfully & carefully).
yield (verb) – produce, give, provide, return, bring in, fetch, generate.
eat humble pie (phrase) – to admit your fault in a humiliating way and/or make a humble apology; back down, admit defeat, surrender, capitulate, yield, give in, cave in, submit.
distance oneself from (phrasal verb) – denounce, disown, reject.
alliance (noun) – association, union, partnership.
distant (adjective) – faraway, remote, detached, unapproachable.
calculation (noun) – computation, reckoning, estimation, assessment, projection, prediction, expectation.
tripartite (adjective) – involving three parties.
mark (noun) – level, stage.
secure (verb) – obtain, gain, get.
tally (noun) – total, count.
come down (phrasal verb) – decline, decrease, reduce.
face (verb) – encounter, confront, deal with.
amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
murmur (noun) – whisper, report, speculation, rumour, gossip/talk.
discontent (noun) – disappointment, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, resentment, grievances, unhappiness, displeasure.
disgruntled (adjective) – aggrieved, dissatisfied, unhappy/disappointed.
reinforce (verb) – support, uphold, bolster, underpin, undergird, strengthen.
due to (phrase) – owing to, as a result of, because of.
feud (noun) – argument, dispute, disagreement, quarrel, row, fight, squabble, difference of opinion.
inability (noun) – incapability, incapacity, powerlessness, impotence, helplessness.
high command (noun) – commander-in-chief, head, leader, boss.
enforce (verb) – force, compel, exact, demand, insist on, require, necessitate.