The Hindu Editorial (A populist haze) – Oct 04, 2018

The campaign for Sunday’s elections in Brazil is beset by an anti-establishment mood, as in several democracies. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (A populist haze) – Oct 04, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (A populist haze) – Oct 04, 2018:

populist (adjective) – relating to the politicians who claim that they are representing the common/ordinary people.
haze (noun) – confusion, vagueness, muddle/obscurity.
beset (verb) – enclose, surround; trouble/bother.
polarise (verb) – separated into opposing groups.
lingering (adjective) – protracted, persistent/prolonged, long-lasting.
shadow (noun) – trace, hint, glimmer.
buzzword (noun) – a very popular word/phrase at a particular time/event.
underpin (verb) – support, buttress, form (a basis).
confrontation (noun) – conflict/fight, tussle, face-off.
patronage (noun) – backing/support, advocacy, assistance/protection.
bigwig (noun) – VIP, important person, notable person.
graft (noun) – corruption, bribery.
fray (noun) – battle, fight, conflict.
bid (noun) – attempt, effort, try.
quash (verb) – cancel, reverse, repeal.
conviction (noun) – declaration/pronouncement of guilt, sentence, judgement.
watch (noun) – stint, spell, period.
successor (noun) – heir, descendant; replacement/next in line.
plunge (verb) – fall steeply, plummet, slump (suddenly).
recession (noun) – economic decline, depression, slowdown.
impeach (verb) – charge/accuse (a public official) with a crime done while in office .
fiscal (adjective) – financial.
egregious (adjective) – extremely bad; shocking.
prosecution (verb) – legal action, legal proceeding, litigation.
ripple effect (noun) – the continuing and spreading results of an event/action repeatedly.
run-up to (noun) – a period/time before an important event.
murky (adjective) – questionable, suspicious, dubious/mysterious.
autocratic (adjective) – authoritarian, dictatorial, totalitarian.
stabbing (noun) – agonizing, extremely painful, severe.
polarisation (noun) – separation of two contrasting groups (based on different opinions/beliefs).
firebrand (noun) – radical, rabble-rouser, agitator/instigator.
homophobic (adjective) – relating to a dislike/hostility against homosexual people.
misogynistic (adjective) – firmly biased against women.
defer (verb) – postpone, put off, delay.
prospects (noun) – future, chances/opportunities, possibilities.
reconcile (verb) – settle, resolve, patch up.
overturn (verb) – reverse, overrule, nullify/cancel.
impede (verb) – restrain, hold back/control, delay.
overdue (adjective) – late, behind schedule/time, delayed/outstanding.
run-off (noun) – election, competition.
set the stage for (phrase) – prepare the circumstances for beginning of something.
sober (adjective) – sensible/thoughtful; logical, realistic.
lead-up (noun) – circumstances, conditions, situation.