The Hindu Editorial (Separately together) – Sep 29, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (Separately together) – Sep 29, 2022:

divided (adjective) – fragmented, split, separated, disintegrated, splintered.
chorus (noun) – an expression of something by many people (at the same time).
croon (verb) – say something in a soft, low voice; hum, sing softly.
anthem (noun) – an inspiring song associated with a particular group/cause.
explore (verb) – examine, consider, look into; investigate, scrutinize, review.
front (noun) – an organized (political) group (OR) a particular situation.
call for (phrasal verb) – require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
secular (adjective) – non-religious.
force (noun) – group, party, body, outfit.
spell out (phrasal verb) – explain, make clear, elucidate/clarify.
bracket (noun) – group, grouping, category.
parley (noun) – negotiation, talk/dialogue, discussion.
alliance (noun) – association, coalition, union, partnership.
unlikely (adjective) – doubtful, implausible, improbable, questionable.
materialise (verb) – happen, occur, take place.
pointedly (adverb) – in a way that is very easy to see; purposely, deliberately, self-evidently, expressly, directly, unambiguously, unquestionably.
prompt (verb) – cause, bring about, call forth, evoke.
state (verb) – express, announce, say/tell.
wanting (adjective) – absent, missing, lacking, not there, not present.
take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, oppose, challenge, confront, stand up to, vie with.
sceptical (adjective) – bitter, resentful, pessimistic, cynical, distrustful, suspicious, doubtful.
tie up with (phrasal verb) – to form a relationship/connection with someone.
hostile (adjective) – opposed, averse, antagonistic, ill-disposed, unsympathetic, inimical.
footprint (noun) – impression, effect, impact; the area taken control by someone/something.
critical (adjective) – significant, important, serious, crucial.
catch up (phrasal verb) – be involved in.
storm (noun) – trouble, disturbance, controversy.
fancy one’s chances (phrase) – to have faith in one’s (own) talent and believe to be successful
prospect (noun) – chance.
dilute (verb) – diminish, reduce, decrease, lessen, (the value of something).
stake (noun) – interest or involvement (in a race, competition, contest, battle, challenge).
eerily (adverb) – peculiarly, oddly, in a strange and frightening way.
enthusiasm (noun) – eagerness, keenness, excitement, willingness, readiness, commitment.
abstain (verb) – not vote, decline to vote, refuse to vote (formally).
rather than (phrase) – instead of.
push back (phrasal verb) – cause someone to move back by force; drive back, beat back, force back, repel, repulse, check, resist, fight back, hold off.
viable (adjective) – reasonable, practical, logical, sensible, effective.
contradiction (noun) – negation, denial, disallowance, disavowal, disconfirmation, rejection, disagreement, conflict, dispute.
show up (phrasal verb) – appear, come out, materialize, happen ,occur, unfold.
particularity (noun) – individuality, originality, distinctiveness, uniqueness.