The Hindu Editorial (A deeper message) – Nov 26, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (A deeper message) – Nov 26, 2022:

deeper comparative adjective of deep (adjective) – intense, serious.
message (noun) – point, meaning.
call (noun) – appeal, request, necessity, demand.
take something at face value (phrase) – to accept or believe something as someone says without thinking whether it is true or not.
outcome (noun) – result, consequence, conclusion.
first-past-the-post (FPTP) system (phrase) – it is an electoral system in which a candidate with the most votes in each constituency wins and becomes the MP/MLA for that seat.
tip (verb) – predict, expect, recommend.
proportional representation (PR) (noun) – this refers to an electoral system in which the distribution of seats corresponds closely with the proportion of the total votes cast for each party. This is a more complicated but representative system than the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system, which is used in India. If a party gets 40% of the total votes, for example, a perfectly proportional system would allow it to get 40% of the seats. Some countries used a combination of the proportional representation system and the FPTP system.
the coming together (noun) – congregation, assemblage, get-together, the joining together;
alliance (noun) – coalition, union, partnership.
overcome (verb) – defeat, beat, vanquish, conquer, rout.
at the helm (phrase) – in charge, in command/control/authority; in the driving seat.
helm (noun) – in charge, in command, in authority, position, head, lead, manage, control.
in terms of (phrase) – with regard to, regarding, concerning, in respect of, with reference to.
mandate (noun) – approval, agreement, assent, concurrence.
long-standing (adjective) – persistent, continuing (for a long time); permanent, long-lasting, enduring, long-term.
mainstream (adjective) – accepted, established, recognized, prevailing, popular.
sizeable (adjective) – considerable, substantial, large, significant.
House of Representatives (noun) – The House of Representatives (Pratinidhi Sabha) is the one of the houses of the Federal Parliament of Nepal, with the other house being the National Assembly (Rastriya Sabha).
personality (noun) – celebrity.
vague (adjective) – imprecise, inexact, unclear/uncertain.
ideological (adjective) – relating to a system of ideas (ideology).
federalism/federal framework/system (noun) – a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
dissolve (verb) – disband, disestablish, dismiss; annul, nullify.
provincial (adjective) – regional, territorial.
set up (phrasal verb) – create, establish, initiate.
federalist (adjective) – relating to a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
constitution (noun) – body of law; system of rules; regulations, fundamental principles, charter.
point to (phrasal verb) – indicate, suggest, signal, signify, denote, reveal.
inability (noun) – incapability, incapacity, powerlessness, impotence, helplessness.
stability (noun) – steadiness, firmness, solidity, secureness, strength.
effect (verb) – bring about, carry out, case to happen.
lift (verb) – improve.
out-migration (noun) – permanent migration in order to settle elsewhere.
blow (noun) – shock, surprise; setback/misfortune.
Maoist (noun) – a follower of Maoism (it originated in China as a form of communist theory derived from the teachings of Chinese political leader Mao Zedong).
Madhesis (noun) – people who live in the flat southern region of Nepal (the Terai plains) which is also called Madhesh.
play a role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
federalisation (noun) – the act of being put under a federal system.
Republican (noun) – (in the US) a member or supporter of the Republican Party (also referred to as the GOP); conservative, right winger.
legacy (noun) – something received from a predecessor or from the past.
constitution-building (noun) – it refers to processes for negotiating, drafting and implementing constitutions.
the fact that (phrase) – used to refer to a specific situation under consideration/discussion.
tired of phrase) – bored with or annoyed/irritated/upset by.
opportunist (noun) – a person who is selfish, self-centred, self-seeking, egocentric.
stance (noun) – attitude, approach, opinion, point of view.
republicanism (noun) – the political ideology of being a citizen in a state as a republic under which the people hold popular sovereignty.
secularism (noun) – the belief that religion should not have a strong influence in education or other public parts of society.
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, broad-based; all-embracing, complete, thorough.
federal (adjective) – relating to a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
agenda (noun) – plan, scheme.
province (noun) – territory, region, district, area.
empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
enthusiasm (noun) – eagerness, keenness, excitement, willingness, readiness, commitment.
wane (verb) – disappear, decline, decrease, diminish, fail, fade (away).
buoy (verb) – support, encourage, stimulate, boost, cheer up, strengthen, fortify, inspire, give strength to.
veteran (noun) – (long-serving) expert, seasoned, mature, established/experienced (person in an area of activity).
take over (phrasal verb) – assume control of, take control of, take charge of, assume responsibility for, be elevated to.
mark (verb) – characterize, distinguish, identify; represent, signify, indicate, demonstrate.
largely (adverb) – mostly, mainly, generally.
sectarian (adjective) – factional, partisan, dogmatic, fanatical, bigoted, narrow-minded.
diversity (noun) – existence/presence of different people (from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives ranging from race to age to gender to hometown to educational experience) within group; variety, variance, difference.
beleaguered (adjective) – hard-pressed, troubled, suffering; under pressure, under stress.
citizenry (noun) – all the people/citizens (of a place/country considered as a whole).
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
unleash (verb) – let loose, release, let something go freely/uncontrollably.
up to (phrase) – the responsibility/choice of (someone).