A dangerous turn – The Hindu (Jul 10, 2017)

A dangerous turn – The Hindu (Jul 10, 2017)

Political violence is commonplace in West Bengal, where every level of elections is fiercely contested. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1

1. terrain (noun) – ground, realm, area/field.
2. marked (adjective) – noticeable, pronounced, clear/distinct.
3. inflammatory (adjective) – provocative, provoking, agitating.
4. wanton (adjective) – deliberate, wilful, unprovoked.
5. orchestrate (verb) – organize, arrange, plan.
6. radical (adjective) – revolutionary, extreme, extremist.
7. outfit (noun) – organization, group, team.
8. vandalisation (noun) – the act of wilfully destroying or damaging public or private property; destruction.
9. fan (verb) – stir up, incite, provoke.
10. spat (noun) – quarrel, scuffle, tussle.
11. name-calling (noun) – abusive language, insults.
12. mileage (noun) – benefit, advantage, gain.
13. transpire (verb) – happen, occur, take place.
14. alacrity (noun) – eagerness, willingness, readiness.
15. run-up to (noun) – a period/time before an important event.
16. in the wake of (phrase) – aftermath, as a consequence of, as a result of.
17. discourse (noun) – debate, argument, discussion.
18. contestation (noun) – fight, confrontation, conflict.
19. class politics (noun) –  it refers to political positions based on the interests and perspectives of a particular class (social division/group).
20. political patronage (noun) – favouritism, nepotism, partisanship.
21. peasantry (noun) – agricultural labourers.
22. fallout (noun) – adverse results; repercussions, after-effects.
23. assiduously (adverb) – diligently, carefully, meticulously.
24. consolidate (verb) – strengthen, secure, reinforce/fortify.
25. blatantly (adverb) – unashamedly, glaringly, openly.
26. pander (verb) – indulge, gratify, fulfil.
27. reactionary (adjective) – right-wing, conservative, rightist.
28. polarize (verb) – divide or cause to divide (into two sharply contrasting groups).
29. sectarian (adjective) – denoting a sect (group of people).

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