Political tango – The Hindu (Jan 25, 2018)
The only surprise in the Shiv Sena’s decision to go it alone in future elections is the timing. With parliamentary elections more than a year away and ….. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.
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Word List-1 (To Improve English Vocabulary)
- tango (noun) – tango is a dance which requires two partners moving in relation to each other, sometimes in tandem (alongside each other), sometimes in opposition.
- erstwhile (adjective) – old, previous, former.
- ally (noun) – partner, associate, confederate.
- rift (noun) – disagreement, dispute, conflict.
- reign (noun) – leadership, period in office, incumbency.
- chauvinism (noun) – excessive support, excessive loyalty (for a particular group/cause/sex).
- hardline (adjective) – uncompromising, strict/tough, inflexible.
- sow the seeds of (phrase) – trigger, initiate, activate.
- bruise (noun) – blemish(defect), blot(shameful act or quality), taint(undesirable quality).
- reconcile (verb) – adjust, balance, attune.
- vow (verb) – swear, promise, affirm.
- retaliation (noun) – revenge, vengeance, reprisal/counter attack.
- encroach (upon) (verb) – intrude, trespass, impinge on (one’s territory).
- belligerence (noun) – aggressive/combative behaviour, determination.
- unmoved (adjective) – unaffected, untroubled; firm/resolute.
- errant (adjective) – erring, misbehaving, .
- wear (verb) – have, show, display.
- indulgent (adjective) – broad-minded, tolerant, forgiving.
- reluctant (adjective) – unwilling, hesitant, opposed.
- haste (noun) – in a rush, in a hurry, rapidly/quickly.
- refrain (verb) – stop, desist/abstain, hold back/withhold.
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