The Hindu Editorial (Many mutinies) – Dec 16, 2019

After erupting in revolt against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Assam and other Northeastern States have substantially calmed. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Many mutinies) – Dec 16, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Many mutinies) – Dec 16, 2019:

mutiny (noun) – rebellion, revolt, protest.
open up (phrasal verb) – make available (to create/start developing new opportunities).
faultline (noun) – a divisive issue; a difference of opinion.
erupt (verb) – break out, start suddenly, flare up.
substantially (adverb) – considerably, significantly, largely.
normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
characteristically (adverb) – (of a particular person) typically, usually, habitually.
inhabit (verb) – live in, occupy.
assertive (adjective) – confident, positive, decisive.
ethnic (adjective) – relating to a population subgroup (cultural, national, traditional/folk) with a common national or cultural tradition.
secessionism (noun) – (of small region/group) a practice/system of separating/leaving from a country/a larger group formally.
resistance (noun) – opposition to, refusal to accept, unwillingness/disinclination/reluctance to accept.
defining (adjective) – determining, deciding.
grievance (noun) – complaint, criticism, objection/protest.
indigenous (adjective) – native/local, original, domestic.
counterproductive (adjective) – harmful, damaging, dangerous/destructive.
privilege (verb) – give a special advantage.
divergence (noun) – difference, dissimilarity/variance; deviation.
collaboration (noun) – cooperation, alliance, partnership/association.
power-broker (noun) – an individual or a group of people who has a big influence & makes decisions on political/economic power.
cease (verb) – bring to an end/halt/stop, conclude, terminate.
insistence (noun) – demand, compulsion, requirement.
aggravate (verb) – make worse, exacerbate, inflame, compound.
dormant (adjective) – inactive, passive, inoperative.
inflame (verb) – aggravate, worsen/heighten, exacerbate.
baffling (adjective) – confusing, unclear, puzzling.
wreck (verb) – ruin, destroy, damage.
accord (noun) – agreement, deal, contract.
exhume (verb) – disinter, unearth, dig up, expose.
sleeping (adjective) – relating to something in a state of sleep/inactivity.
linguistic (adjective) – relating to language; lingual.
go up in flames (phrase) – burn, be on fire, be ablaze, be destroyed by fire.
gesture (noun) – action, deed, sign.
copious (adjective) – full, extensive/considerable, substantial.
hold together (phrasal verb) – remain united.
pursuit (noun) – aspiration, quest, search.
comprehend (verb) – understand, grasp, fathom.
subterfuge (noun) – deception, trickery/tactic, intrigue.
deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage.
vulnerable (adjective) – relating to a weak/neglected person who is in need of special care/support.
make inroads (into) (phrase) – occupy, capture, seize.
mistake (verb) – get wrong, misunderstand, be at fault.
subordinate (verb) – treat or regard as of lesser importance.
overarching (adjective) – all-inclusive, complete, all-embracing, comprehensive.
shoehorn (verb) – force, put, push/thrust (something into a space).
narrow (adjective) – intolerant, illiberal, short-sighted, discriminatory.
imprimatur (noun) – authorization, approval, consent/blessing.
blatant (adjective) – evident, flagrant/glaring, obvious.
pit against (phrasal verb) – set/match against, put in opposition to, put in competition with.
counterpart (noun) – a person/thing that serves the same job/function but in a different location; equivalent.
reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, bolster up.
tempest (noun) – turmoil, disturbance, disorder/chaos.
turmoil (noun) – confusion, disorder, trouble.
undo (verb) – reverse, cancel, invalidate/annul.
misadventure (noun) – misfortune; problem/difficulty, mishap/setback.
hold back (phrasal verb) – prevent, block, thwart/retrain.
statesmanship (noun) – statecraft, negotiations/discussions; the skilful management of a country’s public affairs.