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Federalism and fairness – The Hindu Apr 03, 2018

Federalism is once again the focus of political discourse in India. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah set the cat among the pigeons when he highlighted Kannada pride by unveiling an official state flag last month. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Today’s Advanced Word List-2 To Learn English And To Improve Vocabulary:

1. federalism (noun) – a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
2. set the cat among the pigeons (phrase) – say/do something that creates problem or becomes an issue.
3. advocate (verb) – recommend, advise, support.
4. rile (verb) – irritate, annoy, upset.
5. catch-all (noun) – all-inclusive, with everything included, comprehensive.
6. strand (noun) – component, factor, aspect.
7. assertion (noun) – declaration, contention, statement.
8. indestructible (adjective) – non-breakable, ineradicable, durable/long-lasting.
9. against the grain (phrase) – opposite to the naturally expected thing.
10. vestige (noun) – remains, evidence, trace.
11. assuage (verb) – alleviate, mitigate/reduce, relieve.
12. invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
13. linguistic (adjective) – relating to language.
14. in the wake of (phrase) – aftermath, as a consequence of, as a result of.
15. skewed (adjective) – biased, partisan, one-sided.
16. prudent (adjective) –  wise, advisable, sensible.
17. compromise (noun) – agreement, understanding, settlement.
18. come into question (phrase) – causes doubt and the particular topic to be discussed further.
19. marginalise (adjective) – treat  someone as insignificant, unimportant, powerless.
20. fault line (noun) – a divisive issue, difference of opinion.

Today’s Advanced Word List-2 To Learn English And To Improve Vocabulary: