The Hindu Editorial (Needless fracas) – Jan 20, 2020

The endless squabbles between the Governors and respective State governments in Kerala and West Bengal are disconcerting. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Needless fracas) – Jan 20, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Needless fracas) – Jan 20, 2020:

fracas (noun) – disturbance, quarrel, scuffle.
check (verb) – restrain, contain, control.
squabble (noun) – argument, fight, dispute.
disconcerting (adjective) – discomfiting, unsettling, disturbing.
arrogate (verb) – assume, take over, acquire/claim (something without justification).
activist (adjective) – relating to a person who supports a political or societal change/cause.
at the heart of (phrase) – to be the most important part of something, primarily.
dubious (adjective) – suspicious, questionable, unreliable.
at any rate (phrase) – in any case, regardless, anyway.
discernible (adjective) – noticeable, perceptible, recognizable.
precedent (noun) – model, exemplar, example, pattern; previous example/instance, prior instance.
rubber stamp (noun) – a person or organisation that gives automatic approval without consideration.
envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, forecast.
execution (noun) – implementation, enforcement, discharge.
showdown (noun) – confrontation, face-off, clash.
restrained (adjective) – self-controlled, thoughtful, unemotional, undemonstrative.
combative (adjective) – aggressive, belligerent, warlike.
resistance (noun) – opposition to, refusal to accept, unwillingness/disinclination/reluctance to accept.
barring (preposition) – except for, with the exception of, apart from, other than, excluding.
provocative (adjective) – annoying, irritating, inflammatory.
boisterous (adjective) – lively, active, energetic; unrestrained/uncontrolled.
profile (noun) – the extent to which a person/organization attracts public notice.
symptomatic (adjective) – indicative, signalling, warning.
malaise (noun) – trouble, unease, unhappiness/depression.
degrade (verb) – cheapen, devalue, reduce/deteriorate.
aggravate (verb) – make worse, exacerbate, inflame, compound.
insatiable (adjective) – unappeasable, uncontrollable, never satisfied/impossible to satisfy.
yearning (noun) – longing, need/urge, craving, desire.
centralisation (noun) – the process of having functions, powers, people or things only in a central location or authority.
bolster (verb) – strengthen, support, reinforce/buttress.
centripetal (adjective) – moving towards a centre.
interpret (verb) – explain, clarify, make clear.
ingenious (adjective) – intelligent, talented, clever.
occupant (noun) – incumbent, holder; inhabitant.
unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
sagacious (adjective) – clever, intelligent, showing great knowledge.
integration (noun) – integrity/unification, unity/union, oneness/harmony.
pliant (adjective) – compliant, controllable, responsive.
undermine (verb) – reduce, spoil, damage.
engineer (verb) – bring about, cause, arrange, pull off (something skillfully).
secular (adjective) – (a trend) happening over an indefinitely long period.
extraordinary (adjective) – unusual, strange/odd, uncommon.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal/account.
intolerant (adjective) – prejudiced, discriminatory, biased.
schema (noun) – scheme, plan, framework/structure.
ignominious (adjective) – humiliating, undignified, embarrassing, shameful.
instructive (adjective) – revealing, explanatory, telling, informative.
imperial (adjective) – monarchical, authoritative, high-handed/domineering.
dialogic (adjective) – relating to the form of dialogue.
consultative (adjective) – aimed to provide advice.
posturing (noun) – behaviour, attitude, position/stand.
disarray (noun) – disorder, confusion, disorganization.