The Hindu Editorial (Jaipur gamble) – Oct 13, 2023

Rajasthan has a history of incumbent governments losing power in the next election. The Congress government in Rajasthan led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is trying to buck that trend,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu ”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Jaipur gamble) – Oct 13, 2023.

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The Hindu Editorial (Jaipur gamble) – Oct 13, 2023:

gamble (noun) – risk, risky action, venture, chance (taken with the hope of victory).
(high) stakes (noun) – (high-risk) competition, contest, battle, challenge.
incumbent (adjective) – current, existing, present (holder, bearer or occupant of an office).
buck that trend (phrase) – go against the trend; move in the opposite direction; to have an opposing opinion from the majority (particularly in relation to financial matters)
rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on, count on, bank on.
effect (verb) – do, perform, carry out, bring about, carry through, accomplish.
face off (phrasal verb) – fight, oppose, compete with.
likely (adjective) – expected, probable, possible, prospective, plausible.
to one’s credit (phrase) – used to mention that someone deserves praise/admiration.
pull up (phrasal verb) – improve (one’s situation).
trench (noun) – (literally) a deep and narrow hole in the ground; ditch, depression, excavation; (figuratively) a very difficult situation.
blitzkrieg (noun) – German word literally means ‘lighting war’, ‘blitz’ means ‘lightning’ and ‘Krieg’ means ‘war’; rapid attack; a sudden, particularly violent and frightening military attack in order to achieve a quick victory.
welfare (noun) – (noun) – a government program that provides (financial) assistance to individuals and families in need; social security, government/state benefit, public assistance.
effective (adjective) – successful, effectual, efficacious, productive, constructive.
outreach (noun) – the level of reaching out/activity/effort; involvement.
blunt (verb) – reduce, diminish, decrease, moderate, weaken, tone down.
anti-incumbency (noun) – a situation which is against elected officials currently in power; discontent against ruling government/ party in power.
cadre (noun) – members of a (political) group.
avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid, ward off, forestall.
default (adjective) – expected, normal, typical, usual, conventional.
prospects (noun) – chances, possibilities, expectations, outlook, future.
campaign (noun) – canvassing, electioneering, an act of soliciting (asking for/requesting) votes; an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group.
get (something) right (phrase) – to do (something) accurately/correctly
leg (noun) – stage, phase, part.
aspirant (noun) – seeker, candidate, contender.
bury the hatchet (phrase) – try to repair problems (with someone after an argument or disagreement); mend fences, make peace with, be friends again, settle differences.
throw one’s weight behind (phrase) – to use one’s power (influence) to support someone/something.
so far (phrase) – until now, up to this point, thus far, hitherto.
come up against (phrasal verb) – to face, be faced with, encounter, confront, deal with (a problem/difficulty).
headwinds (noun) – (in business) situations or conditions that make growth harder/difficult. Whereas tailwinds describe a situation or condition that will move growth, revenues, or profits higher.
optimal (adjective) – optimum, the best possible, most favourable, ideal, perfect.
storied (adjective) – famed, fabulous, legendary, celebrated.
eager (adjective) – strongly wanting/wishing, desirous of, intent on.
shake off (phrasal verb) – get away from, leave behind, get rid of, throw off, dodge, outdistance.
dependence (noun) – reliance.
assertive (adjective) – confident, positive, bold, decisive, determined, dominant, authoritative, commanding.
command (verb) – receive, get, obtain, secure, be given.
following (noun) – a body of supporters/adherents; body of support, backing, patronage.
independent (adjective) – unconnected, unrelated, unassociated, unattached, separate.
make clear (phrase) – explain, clarify, elucidate.
project (verb) – present, promote.
confidante (noun) – close associate, close friend, companion.
axe (noun) – end, discontinuation, termination, cancellation, dismissal, discharge.
field (verb) – nominate, propose, put up (a candidate) to stand in an election.
sitting (adjective) – (of an elected representative) current, present, existing.
nurture (verb) – cherish; raise, foster, develop, advance, promote, further, encourage.
transition (noun) – change, transformation, adaptation.
underway (adjective) – happening, ongoing, afoot, going on, in operation, in progress.
immaterial (adjective) – pointless, irrelevant, immaterial, insignificant, unimportant, inappropriate, extraneous.
in (the) light of (phrase) – taking into consideration, considering, taking into account, bearing in mind, keeping in mind, taking note of, in view of.
short of (phrase) – other than, apart from, aside from, besides, except (for), without.
open (adjective) – public, general, unrestricted, non-restrictive.
rebellion (noun) – defiance, resistance, dissent, disobedience, nonconformity.
preserve (verb) – continue, keep up, conserve, maintain, prolong, take care of, safeguard, protect.
standing (noun) – position, footing, importance, prominence, influence, weight.
influence (noun) – effect, impact, domination.
strategy (noun) – plan of action (in order to achieve a more expansive set of political, economic, and security interests).