The Hindu Editorial (Now there are two) – May 08, 2019

In the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, just 51 seats across seven States went to the polls, but its outcome could be critical to… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Now there are two) – May 08, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Now there are two) – May 08, 2019:

1. homestretch (noun) – the last part of an activity, climax.
2. desperation (noun) – hopelessness, despair; riskiness, audacity/boldness.
3. exhaustion (noun) – extreme tiredness, fatigue, weariness.
4. fortunes (noun) – circumstances (the success or failure of someone), state of affairs, conditions.
5. hinge on (verb) – depend on, be dependent, be based.
6. cumulative (adjective) – collective, aggregate, total.
7. franchise (noun) – right to vote, voting rights, the vote/ballot.
8. anti-incumbency (noun) – a situation which is against elected officials currently in power; discontent against ruling government/ party in power.
9. potential (noun) – possibilities, potentiality, prospects.
10. crumble (verb) – disintegrate/collapse, fall to pieces, fall apart.
11. hallmark (noun) – mark, indication, sure sign.
12. sustained (adjective) – continuous, uninterrupted, constant.
13. unseemly (adjective) – improper, inappropriate, undignified.
14. rake up (phrasal verb) – recollect, remember, revive/remind the memory of.
15. uncharitable (adjective) – unkind, inconsiderate, thoughtless.
16. pulpit (noun) – stand, platform, stage.
17. liken (verb) – compare, equate, match/correlate.
18. unpatriotic (adjective) – agitational, rabble-rousing, trouble making.
19. legitimate (adjective) – permissible, allowable, admissible.
20. scrutiny (noun) – observation, inspection, examination.
21. tenor (noun) – the general content/meaning.
22. pressing (adjective) – important,  high-priority, critical/crucial.
23. drive a wedge between (phrase) – separate, divide.
24. conspiracy (noun) – secret plan, collusion, intrigue.
25. resistance (noun) – opposition to, refusal to accept, unwillingness/disinclination/reluctance to accept.
26. livelihood (noun) – source of income, means of support, living, subsistence.
27. discourse (noun) – discussion, talk, debate.
28. varying (adjective) – differing.
29. dismal (adjective) – bad, poor, dreadful, awful/terrible.

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