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:

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

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