The Hindu Editorial (Another election) – Nov 01, 2019

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s European Union (EU) withdrawal agreement hangs
in the balance, the general election he has called for December 12 is,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Another election) – Nov 01, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Another election) – Nov 01, 2019:

Brexit (noun) – a term used for the (supposed) departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
induce (verb) – bring about, cause, effect, result in, trigger off.
in the balance (phrase) – uncertain, unknown, unresolved, in a critical state.
self-evidently (adverb) – obviously, clearly, evidently, manifestly.
Tory (noun) – a member/supporter of a Conservative Party in the UK; right-winger, reactionary, rightist.
ambiguous (adjective) – arguable, debatable, questionable.
snap election/poll (noun) – an unexpected & sudden (early) election/poll in a parliamentary system that is called before the due date by the ruling party for some political purpose.
shore up (phrasal verb) – bolster up, support, buttress/strengthen.
in one’s own right (phrase) – due to one’s own claims, qualifications, or efforts, and not because of an connection/link with someone else.
contour (noun) – outline, shape, form.
unwind (verb) – to free from, to release from.
prolonged (adjective) – continuous, persistent, constant.
impasse (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, stand-off.
underline (verb) – emphasize, highlight, underscore.
amplify (verb) – intensify, magnify/raise, escalate.
sheer (adjective) – utter, complete/thorough, consummate/out and out.
articulate (verb) – express, point out, mention.
infuse (verb) – add, impart, introduce.
substance (noun) – significant subject, important matter/content, valid message.
hard-line (adjective) – relating to a group/a political party with people who support a strict ideas and they are extreme & uncompromising.
eurosceptic (noun) – a person who is opposing to increase the powers of the European Union.
purge (verb) – clear-out, remove, get rid of, absolve.
sympathetic (adjective) – supportive/concerned, encouraging, considerate.
wrest (verb) – snatch/seize, grab; take something (power) after some difficulty.
predominant (adjective) – main, chief, most important.
decisive (adjective) – resolute, firm, determined.
conversely (adverb) – inversely, the other way round, oppositely/reciprocally.
avowed (adjective) – asserted, declared, admitted, stated publicly.
champion (noun) – advocate, proponent, promoter, supporter.
prevaricate (verb) – be non-committal, be ambiguous, be vague, sidestep.
as far as (phrase) – to the extent/degree.
referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
paradoxically (adverb) – contradictorily, , inconsistently, incongruously.
ground (noun) – reason, cause, basis.
apprehension (noun) – doubt, misgiving; concern.
back (verb) – support, endorse, uphold.
explicitly (adverb) – clearly, unequivocally, without any doubt.
elicit (verb) – obtain, bring forth/bring out, draw out.
oblige (verb) – require, compel, bind/force.
spell out (phrasal verb) – explain, make clear, elucidate/clarify.
constituency (noun) – a group of voters in a specified area.
mounting (adjective) – increasing, growing, escalating.
render (verb) – depict, portray, represent.
bloc (noun) – alliance, association, union.
excruciating (adjective) – torturing, afflicting, distressing.