The Hindu Editorial (Comedian’s triumph) – Apr 25, 2019

What is extraordinary about Sunday’s Ukrainian presidential runoff is that it turned out to be so predictable. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Comedian’s triumph) – Apr 25, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Comedian’s triumph) – Apr 25, 2019:

take on (phrasal verb) – accept, tackle, shoulder.
geopolitical (adjective) – relating to (the study of) the effects of geography (human and physical) on politics and international relations.
runoff (noun) – relating to an election/competition with no decisive result (tie).
rank political outsider (noun) – a person/politician who is not expected to win an election.
candidacy (noun) – candidate-ship.
landslide (noun) – decisive, runaway (victory), overwhelming majority.
incumbent (adjective) – current, existing, present.
neophyte (noun) – beginner, learner, novice.
prospects (noun) – chances, opportunities, possibilities.
strike down (phrasal verb) – abolish, annul, nullify (a law or regulation).
setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue.
prosecution (noun) – legal action, legal proceeding, litigation.
jeopardise (verb) – threaten, endanger/imperil, put in danger/put at risk.
ease out (phrasal verb) – exclude someone gradually from a post in a tactical way.
ally (noun) – associate, colleague, supporter.
scandal (noun) – impropriety, misconduct, wrongdoing.
dent (verb) – diminish, reduce, lessen.
drive (noun) – campaign, crusade, movement (by a large number of people).
graft (noun) – corruption, bribery.
probability (noun) – the chance that something will happen; possibility.
hefty (adjective) – large, huge, substantial.
seizure (noun) – takeover, confiscation, appropriation/expropriation.
vessel (noun) – boat, ship, yacht.
bolster (verb) – strengthen, support, reinforce/buttress.
brutal (adjective) – vicious, cruel, harsh/savage.
bitter (adjective) – savage, hostile, angry.
woefully (adverb) – very badly; deplorably.
rival (noun) – opponent, contestant, adversary.
woefully (adverb) – very badly; deplorably, awfully.
substance (noun) – significant subject, important matter/content, valid message.
oligarch (noun) – a small group which controls the country & government.
confectionary (adjective) – relating to a thing which is elaborately constructed in a senseless way.
puppet (noun) – pawn; a person under someone’s control.
dispensation (noun) – system, arrangement, organization.
settle a score (phrase) – take revenge, hit back at someone, retaliate.
bid (noun) – attempt, effort, endeavour/try.
uncharted (adjective) – unexplored, unknown, undiscovered.
rail against (phrasal verb) – make a protest against, denounce, censure.
conflict (noun) – dispute, disagreement, dissension.
rebel-held (adjective) – relating to (an area/territory) controlled by rebel.
handicap (noun) – impediment, hindrance, obstacle.
crusade (noun) – campaign, champion, fight.
determinant (noun) – factor, issue, concern.
preparatory (adjective) – preliminary, fundamental, basic.