The Hindu Editorial (Crossing the line) – Aug 04, 2022
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was tactless in his tasteless comment at a public event recently, where he brought up the tensions between Marathi speakers… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Crossing the line) – Aug 04, 2022.
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- cross the line (phrase) – do something unacceptable; to overstep a limit/rule/boundary.
- transgression (noun) – infringement, contravention, breach, violation, overstepping.
- intent on (adjective) – set, determined, fixed, resolved.
- brief (noun) – instructions, directions, information, briefing (provided to a person about his/her job).
- tactless (adjective) – insensitive, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking, indelicate, undiplomatic, impolitic, heavy-handed, awkward.
- tasteless (adjective) – crude, low, indelicate, tactless, undiplomatic, inappropriate, offensive, unacceptable.
- bring up (phrasal verb) – raise, introduce (a subject matter for discussion/consideration).
- tension (noun) – strained relations; strain, stress, pressure, unease.
- inappropriately (adverb) – unsuitably, unprofessionally, improperly.
- occupy (verb) – hold, have, be in (a position).
- taunt (verb) – insult, make fun of, ridicule; provoke, goad.
- trigger (verb) – cause, give rise to, lead to, bring about, generate.
- storm (noun) – trouble, disturbance, controversy.
- stream (noun) – series, chain, succession.
- regionalism (noun) – excess caring for one’s region and to all related to it.
- distance oneself from (verb) – denounce, disown, reject.
- ethnic (adjective) – relating to a population subgroup (cultural, national, traditional/folk) with a common national or cultural tradition.
- regarding (preposition) – concerning, as regards, with regard to, with reference to.
- character (noun) – status, position, image, reputation, credibility, prestige.
- volatile (adjective) – unpredictable, turbulent, uncertain, inconstant.
- dormant (adjective) – inactive, passive, inoperative.
- distinct adjective) – clear-cut, definite, well defined, sharp, unmistakable.
- vie (verb) – compete strongly with someone to get/achieve something; fight, contend, lock horns.
- linguistic (adjective) – relating to language; lingual.
- frame (verb) – formulate, draw up, plan, devise, create, orchestrate, engineer, coordinate.
- face-off (noun) – clash, fight, conflict, confrontation.
- context (noun) – circumstances, conditions, state of affairs.
- unwise (adjective) – ill-advised, ill-considered, short-sighted, misguided, thoughtless.
- recant (verb) – retract, take back, withdraw, disclaim.
- apologise (verb) – say sorry, express regret, make an apology, ask forgiveness, beg pardon.
- gaffe (noun) – mistake, error, blunder, fault.
- serve (verb) – act as, function as.
- judicious (adjective) – wise, sensible, prudent, thoughtful, well-advised.
- mindful (adjective) – conscious of, aware of, alert to, careful of, wary of, sensible of.
- border (noun) – bounds, limits, boundary.
- conduct (noun) – way of behaving, performance, action.
- swear in (phrasal verb) – admit into office, inaugurate, introduce (into office).
- intrigue (noun) – schemes, plots, tricks, tactics, plans.
- hushed (adjective) – quiet, silent, still, soundless, undisturbed.
- last (verb) – continue, go on, carry on, keep going, proceed.
- blatantly (adverb) – publicly, openly, blatantly, flagrantly, overtly, audaciously, unashamedly, shamelessly.
- hostile (adjective) – adverse, bad, unfavourable, uncomfortable, unwelcoming; harsh, tough.
- secular (adjective) – non-religious.
- erupt (verb) – break out, flare up, blow up, boil over, start suddenly.
- disapprove (verb) – reject, refuse, turn down, say ‘no’ to, dismiss.
- taunt (noun) – insult, barb; teasing, taunting, provocation, goading, ridiculing, derision, mockery.
- legislative (adjective) – law-making, parliamentary, policy-making, administrative.
- the Legislative Council/or Vidhan Parishad (noun) – the upper house in in the states of India that have a bicameral state legislature.
- the Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha (noun) – the State Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha is the lower house in the states of India that have an unicameral/bicameral state legislature.
- excuse (noun) – reason, explanation, mitigating circumstances.
- bury (verb) – hide, conceal, cover; try to forget.
- breakaway (noun as modifier) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting, splinter (group/party).
- faction (noun) – bloc, group, sector.
- fall (noun) – collapse, failure, decline, deterioration, degeneration, destruction, overthrow.
- thoughtless (adjective) – unthinking, unconsidered, casual, careless.
- make sure (phrase) – ensure, confirm, make certain.
- reward (verb) – recognize, appreciate, honour.
- tolerate (verb) – allow, permit, authorize, sanction, agree to, accede to, approve of.
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