Keen contest ahead – The Hindu (Oct 14, 2017)
It is not clear why the Election Commission announced the date for Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh — a single-phase vote on November 9 — but…. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.
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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)
- fade away (phrasal verb) – decrease, decline, diminish.
- polarize (verb) – to divide into two different contrasting groups/beliefs, etc,.
- kick in (phrasal verb) – come into effect.
- poise (verb) – ready, prepare, position/brace oneself.
- dissident (noun) – dissenter, objector, protester.
- head start (noun) – an advantage received after starting ahead of others (in a race/competition).
- stave off (verb) – avert, prevent, avoid (something dangerous or from serious situations).
- hold out (phrasal verb) – keep going/on, survive, persevere.
- revival (noun) – improvement, betterment; restoration.
- lingering (adjective) – persisting, lasting, remaining.
- teething issues (adjective) – teething troubles/problems; temporary problems facing while starting a new project.
- cast a shadow on (phrase) – spoil, diminish, let down.
- cash in (on) (phrasal verb) – take advantage, exploit, capitalize on.
- disgruntlement (noun) – disaffection, dissatisfaction, dis-contention/unhappiness.
- patronage (noun) – help/aid, assistance, support.
- foster (verb) – encourage, promote, strengthen.
- plague (verb) – afflict, torment, trouble.
- incumbent (noun) – a person who is in office and holds power; functionary, official.
- misgivings (noun) – qualm, doubt, reservation.
- pointer (noun) – indication, hint, sign.
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