The Hindu Editorial (A liberal move) – Jan 01, 2019

Among the first decisions taken by Ashok Gehlot’s government after assuming power in Rajasthan was to scrap minimum educational requirements for candidates contesting local body elections.  For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (A liberal move) – Jan 01, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (A liberal move) – Jan 01, 2019

1. scrap (verb) – abandon, cancel, abolish.
2. criterion (noun) – basis, standard, norm. (criteria is the plural form of criterion).
3. strike a blow for (phrase) – do something to help/support.
4. stipulate (verb) – specify, set down, lay down.
5. prerequisite (noun) – necessary condition, essential, requirement.
6. stand (for) ( verb) – be a candidate in an election.
7. sarpanch (noun) – The elected head of a panchayat (village government).
8. fray (noun) – battle, fight, contest/competition.
9. ill-considered (adjective) – unconsidered, ill-advised, ill-judged/unwise.
10. paternalism (noun) – behaviour of people in authority in a fatherly manner restricting rights or responsibilities of subordinate and make decisions on their own.
11. militate against (verb) – work against, resist, hinder/oppose.
12. penalise (verb) – punish, discipline, deal with.
13. multi-tier (adjective) – multi-tiered; having multiple layers.
14. the marginalised (noun) – people treated as insignificant/unimportant, the neglected.
15. swear in (verb) – to take an oath while starting a new official job (in an official ceremony).
16. uphold (verb) – preserve, protect, validate/justify.
17. persuade (verb) – convince, influence, coax/prompt.
18. cue (noun) – sign, indication, hint.
19. recast (verb) – rework, remodel, adapt/change.
20. ways and means (phrase) – methods and resources.
21. representative (adjective) – democratic.
22. desist from (verb) – abstain, refrain, hold back.
23. breach (noun) – contravention, violation, infringement.
24. spirit (noun) – (true) meaning, intention, essence.
25. grassroots (plural noun) – the most basic level of an organisation.

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