The Hindu Editorial (Victory amid violence) – May 22, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Victory amid violence) – May 22, 2018

The exact scale of the ruling Trinamool Congress’s victory in the May 14 panchayat elections in West Bengal is still a matter of conjecture, as the fate of the uncontested seats is before the Supreme Court. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Victory amid violence) – May 22, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Victory amid violence) – May 22, 2018: 

  1. amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
  2. sweep (noun) – an instance of winning every contest.
  3. cost (noun) – loss, damage, suffering.
  4. conjecture (noun) – opinion, conclusion, idea/notion.
  5. tier (noun) – level, step, grade (of a structure/system).
  6. bag (verb) – win, succeed, secure/acquire.
  7. semblance (noun) – appearance; resemblance; similarity.
  8. outperform (verb) – be better/greater than, surpass, exceed.
  9. tailor (verb) – adapt, adjust, modify/change (for a particular purpose).
  10. pay off (phrasal verb) – succeed, be effective, get results.
  11. upbeat (adjective) – optimistic, positive, hopeful.
  12. gang up (phrasal verb) – combine, team/join up, conspire (to intimidate/oppose someone).
  13. unprecdented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
  14. run-up to (noun) – a period/time before an important event.
  15. lumpen (adjective) – unthinking, stupid, foolish.
  16. foment (verb) – instigate, incite/excite, stir up.
  17. mar (Verb) – spoil, ruin, impair.
  18. ferocity (noun) – intensity, severity, strength.
  19. oust (verb) – remove, expel, throw out (from a position/post).
  20. run as a tight ship (phrase) – control/operate an organisation in a strict & disciplined manner.
  21. cadre (noun) – member of a (political) group.
  22. check (verb) – stop, control, prevent.
  23. incompetence (noun) – inability, incapability, ineptitude.
  24. dislodge (verb) – remove, force out, oust.
  25. vocal (noun) – outspoken, candid, open/direct.
  26. rally (verb) –  combine, unite, join/band (together).
  27. no holds barred (phrase) – without rules or restrictions (i.e. engage in a conflict/dispute with out any rules/restrictions).

Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Victory amid violence) – May 22, 2018:

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