The Hindu Editorial (Unethical actions) – Aug 15, 2019

The switching of sides by 10 MLAs from the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Sikkim on Tuesday and later two others from the SDF to the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Unethical actions)- Aug 15, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Unethical actions) – Aug 15, 2019:

defection (noun) – desertion, absconding, decamping.
make a mockery of (phrase) – make something to look foolish/absurd.
switch (noun) – change, move, shift.
deja vu (noun) – French, literally meaning‘already seen’. it is that feeling of already having experienced a particular situation.
en masse (adverb) – in a mass, all together, as a group.
reminiscent (adjective) – similar to, comparable with, bearing comparison with.
get over (phrasal verb) – overcome, surmount, prevail/triumph over.
hurdle (noun) – obstacle, difficulty, problem.
tenure (noun) – term, period, time.
stay clear of (phrase) – keep away from, avoid, shun.
Anti-defection law (noun) – The 10th Schedule to the Constitution, popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law,’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment in 1985. The grounds of disqualification are specified in Paragraph 2 of the 10th Schedule. A member would incur a disqualification under paragraph 2 (1) (a) when he “voluntarily gives up his membership of a party” and under 2 (1) (b) when he/she votes (or abstains from voting) contrary to the directive issued by the party. (Courtesy: The Hindu).
stipulate (verb) – formulate/specify, prescribe, set down/ lay down.
breakaway (noun) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting group.
constitute (verb) – compose, form, make up/account for.
manoeuvre (noun) – operation, action, activity.
come a cropper (phrase) – fail entirely.
qualm (noun) – misgiving, doubt, disinclination.
poaching (noun) – appropriating, taking over, acquiring something (in an unfair way).
organically (adverb) – in a natural way.
hollow out (verb) – remove, empty, cut out.
fold (noun) – community, company, group.
cloud (noun) – threat, menace; trouble, problem.
uncertainty (noun) – lack of certainty, indecision, irresolution.
conviction (noun) – sentence, judgement, verdict.
in line with (phrase) – in accordance with.
strike down (phrasal verb) – abolish, annul, nullify (a law or regulation).
rotten (adjective) – unprincipled/immoral, dishonest, unscrupulous.