The Hindu Editorial (A lot in a name) – Jul 21, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (A lot in a name) – Jul 21, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (A lot in a name) – Jul 21, 2023:

confront (adjective) – face, oppose, challenge, tackle.
turf (noun) – area/sphere of influence, area/sphere of activity; domain.
nationalism (noun) – it refers to a system (with narrow set of ideas) created by a group of people who believe their nation is superior to all others. It is also a perception of national superiority and an orientation toward national dominance- called as chauvinism (excessive nationalism).
acronym (noun) – an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word.
devise (verb) – conceive, come up with, work out, form, develop, create.
platform (noun) – policy, plan of action, programme.
signify (verb) – mark, point to, denote, indicate, represent, symbolize, stand for.
attribute (noun) – quality, feature, characteristic, trait, element.
collective (noun) – a group of entities/organisations/parties that share or are motivated by at least one common issue or interest, or work together to achieve a common objective.
claim (verb) – assert, affirm, declare, represent, avow.
determination (noun) – will power, resolve, resolution, temperament, single-mindedness, strength of character.
predetermined (adjective) – fixed, agreed, settled; prearranged, pre-planned, pre-established, pre-decided.
laboured (adjective) – difficult, tough, formidable; laborious, strained.
stretch (noun) – a difficult/demanding task.
alliance (noun) – coalition, association, union, partnership.
antagonistic (adjective) – hostile, opposed, inimical, against.
inclusive (adjective) – broad-based, wide-ranging, comprehensive, all-inclusive, general.
ideological (adjective) – relating to a system of ideas (ideology).
sheer (adjective) – mere, simple, plain, proper, perfect.
birth (noun) – beginning, start, emergence, arrival.
disturbing (adjective) – upsetting, discomfiting, unsettling, disconcerting, disquieting, troubling.
be at the receiving end (phrase) – be subjected to something (criticism/attack).
hostile (adjective) – antagonistic, aggressive, confrontational, combative; bitter, vicious, spiteful.
campaign (noun) – canvassing, electioneering, an act of soliciting (asking for/requesting) votes; an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group.
state power (noun) – the power of a sovereign state (country) to exercise authority within its borders.
claim (noun) – demand.
in the event of something (phrase) – if something happens.
take shape (phrase) – become clear, become definite, come together.
mark (verb) – indicate, signify, represent.
dominance (noun) – domination, sway, influence, leverage.
axis (noun) – central straight line/part.
constituent (noun) – integral part, unit, segment, section.
claim (noun) – assertion, affirmation, declaration, representation.
unrealistic (adjective) – impractical, non-viable, unworkable, unreasonable, illogical.
realisation (noun) – awareness, understanding, comprehension, recognition, discernment.
swear (verb) – promise, vow, pledge, assure.
shared (adjective) – common, collective, joint.
pluralistic (adjective) – relating to a system in which people of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups coexist in harmony irrespective of their various differences.
trail (noun) – court case, judicial proceedings, legal action.
vulnerable (adjective) – weak, feeble, fragile; attackable, exposed, at risk, unsafe, ill-protected.
enticement (noun) – lure, allure, temptation, attraction, persuasion;
bruised (adjective) – upsetting, insulting, painful, distressing, affronting, hurtful.
shattered (adjective) – damaged, collapsed, defeated, ruined, thrashed, demolished, devastated.
convene (verb) – meet, gather, assemble, come together.
shifting (adjective) – unpredictable, inconstant, changeable, volatile.
credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, integrity.
moral high ground (noun) – ethical or political parlance/expression/phrase, refers to the status of being respected for remaining moral, and adhering to and upholding a universally recognized standard of justice or goodness.
considerably (adverb) – substantially, largely, significantly.
erode (verb) – (gradually) reduce, undermine, weaken, spoil, deteriorate, wear out.
opponent (noun) – the opposition, rival, combatant, adversary.
dynastic (adjective) – relating to a dynasty (leaders who are all from the same family).
intrinsically (adverb) – naturally, inherently, innately, essentially, basically, fundamentally.
barrier (noun) – obstacle, impediment, hindrance, problem, difficulty, disadvantage.
overcome (verb) – deal with, solve, get over, conquer, overpower, prevail over
appeal (verb) – try to convince someone to do something by using a particular principle/quality; call on, invoke, plead with, lobby.
segment (noun) – integral part, unit, constituent, section.
victorious (adjective) – triumphant, successful, winning.