Keen contest ahead – The Hindu (Oct 14, 2017)

Keen contest ahead – The Hindu (Oct 14, 2017)

It is not clear why the Election Commission announced the date for Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh — a single-phase vote on November 9 — but…. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. fade away (phrasal verb) – decrease, decline, diminish.
2. polarize (verb) – to divide into two different contrasting  groups/beliefs, etc,.
3. kick in (phrasal verb) – come into effect.
4. poise (verb) – ready, prepare, position/brace oneself.
5. dissident (noun) – dissenter, objector, protester.
6. head start (noun) – an advantage received after starting ahead of others (in a race/competition).
7. stave off (verb) – avert, prevent, avoid (something dangerous or from serious situations).
8. hold out (phrasal verb) – keep going/on, survive, persevere.
9. revival (noun) – improvement, betterment; restoration.
10. lingering (adjective) – persisting, lasting, remaining.
11. teething issues (adjective) – teething troubles/problems; temporary problems facing while starting a new project.
12. cast a shadow on (phrase) – spoil, diminish, let down.
13. cash in (on) (phrasal verb) – take advantage, exploit, capitalize on.
14. disgruntlement (noun) – disaffection, dissatisfaction, dis-contention/unhappiness.
15. patronage (noun) – help/aid, assistance, support.
16. foster (verb) – encourage, promote, strengthen.
17. plague (verb) – afflict, torment, trouble.
18. incumbent (noun) – a person who is in office and holds power; functionary, official.
19. misgivings (noun) – qualm, doubt, reservation.
20. pointer (noun) – indication, hint, sign.

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