Born to rule – The Hindu (Nov 22, 2017)

Born to rule – The Hindu (Nov 22, 2017)

From the time he entered politics, and won Amethi in 2004, Rahul Gandhi knew the leadership of the Congress was his for the asking. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. elevation (noun) – upgrading, advancement, move/step up.
2. face-off (noun) – contest, conflict, direct confrontation.
3. for the asking (phrasal verb) – used to consider that something is easy to have it for somebody.
4. step down (phrasal verb) – resign, withdraw, give up one’s job.
5. inevitable (noun) – unavoidable, sure to happen, unpreventable.
6. succession – accession, elevation, descent.
7. fractious (adjective) – difficult, uncontrollable, unmanageable.
8. formalize (verb) – ratify, endorse, confirm.
9. de facto (adjective) – existing, actual/real, effective.
10. stitch (verb) – make, join/combine, mend.
11. resurgent (adjective) – rising again; increasing or reviving after a period of little activity/dullness.
12. devastating (adjective) – shocking, traumatic, distressing.
13. unflattering (adjective) – unfavourable, unattractive, critical.
14. electorate (noun) – all the people who entitled to vote in an election.
15. haul (noun) – distance.
16. juggernaut (noun) – powerful/overwhelming force.
17. stake a claim (phrase) – assert, declare, proclaim.
18. betray (verb) – reveal, disclose, divulge.
19. entitlement (noun) – privilege, right, licence/grant.
20. promulgate (verb) – publicize, communicate, propagate.
21. tear up (phrasal verb) – demolish, pulldown, disassemble.
22. negate (verb) – invalidate, nullify; reverse, annul.
23. beholden (adjective) – indebted, obligated, duty-bound.
24. dynast (noun) – ancestry, descent, bloodline ( a member of a powerful family).
25. cow (down) (verb) – intimidate, dishearten, subdue.
26. articulate (verb) – express, communicate, make public/announce.
27. mess up (phrasal verb) – mismanage, mishandle, misdirect.
28. reflexive (adjective) – instinctive, unthinking, unintentional.

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