The Hindu Editorial (Alarming turn) – May 29, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Alarming turn) – May 29, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Alarming turn) – May 29, 2023:

alarming (adjective) – worrying, disturbing, shocking, distressing.
turn (noun) – change of direction, change of course, divergence.
normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
concerted (adjective) – involving a lot of people coming together & doing something with great effort; strenuous, vigorous, energetic, determined, active, intense; coordinated, collaborative, collective, combined, joint.
civil society (noun) – it is the space outside the family, public sector (government & its branches) and private sector (businesses and corporations). It now signifies a wide range of organised and organic groups including non governmental organisations (NGOs), trade unions, social movements, grassroots organisations, online networks and communities, and faith groups.
flare (verb) – reoccur, reappear, flare up, break out, burst out, start suddenly, erupt.
result in (verb) – lead to, cause, bring on, bring about, give rise to.
merely (adverb) – only, just.
conflagration (noun) – flames, blaze, fire, firestorm, inferno.
scores of (adjective) – a lot of something; several, various, many, countless, numerous, innumerable.
displacement (noun) – a forced removal/departure of people from their homes, mainly due to war/natural disaster/persecution.
in particular (phrase) – particularly, specifically, especially.
alarmingly (adverb) – disturbingly, worryingly.
seek (verb) – request, ask for, appeal for.
Meitei/Manipuri people (noun) – an ethnic group native to the state of Manipur in northeastern India. Meitei people also called Manipuri, dominant population of Manipur in northeastern India.
grotesque (adjective) – outrageous, inappropriate, shocking, unbelievable.
representative (noun) – official, spokesperson, agency.
Kuki-Zomi community (noun) –The Kuki people are an ethnic group native to the state of Manipur and other states in northeastern India. The “Mizo” (poetic version of “Zomi”), people are a ethnic group native to the Indian state of Mizoram and neighbouring regions of Northeast India.
administration (noun) – government, regime, authority.
come to pass (phrase) – happen, occur, take place, transpire, come about, befall.
inter- (prefix) – between.
occasionally (adverb) – sometimes, at times, now and then.
led past participle of lead to (verb) – result in, cause, bring on, bring about, give rise to.
flare-up (noun) – (sudden) outburst, eruption, blow-up (of hostility).
mark (verb) – represent, indicate, denote, signify, show.
degradation (noun) – breakdown, decay, deterioration, degeneration, decline.
valley (noun) – a low area between hills or mountains typically with a river running through it.
curb (verb) – control, contain, restrict, limit.
radical (adjective) – extremist, fanatical, militant.
miscreant (noun) – law-breaker, wrongdoer, offender.
consequence (noun) – result, outcome, ramification, repercussion, aftermath.
inability (noun) – incapability, incapacity, powerlessness, helplessness.
rise above (noun) – to not be affected by troubles.
fray (noun) – conflict, fight, clash, tussle, disturbance, commotion.
unbiased (adjective) – impartial, neutral, non-partisan.
so-called (adjective) – alleged, supposed, professed, purported.
poppy plant (noun) – poppy plant is grown to extract opium (a highly addictive non-synthetic narcotic).
opium (noun) – the dried latex/juice obtained from the opium poppy plant. Opiate drugs, derived from the opium, are narcotic sedatives that depress activity of the central nervous system, reduce pain, and induce sleep.
cultivation (noun) – the act of growing something, especially crops.
drive (noun) – initiative.
move (noun) – activity, step, measure.
dweller (noun) – native community, local people, (permanent) resident.
ire (noun) – anger, fury, wrath, annoyance, vexation, irritation.
bench (noun) – a court of law with a number of judges.
ill-thought-out (adjective) – not carefully considered, not carefully planned, misconceived/badly planned.
observe (verb) – comment, say, state, mention.
violative (adjective) – subjected to violation (breach, contravention, infringement, breaking, non-observance).
Constitution Bench (noun) – a bench of the Supreme Court having five or more judges on it. These benches are not a routine phenomenon. Constitution Benches are exceptions, set up only if some circumstances exist).
exacerbate (verb) – intensify, heighten, increase; aggravate, worsen, make worse.
the spiralling (noun) – the process of increase/decrease of something.
regime (noun) – government.
incompetence (noun) – inability, lack of ability, incapability, incapacity.
get one’s act together (phrase) – get organized yourself to do something effectively; recover/regain control of oneself, get a grip/hold on oneself.
bring back (phrasal verb) – cause someone/something to return to; reintroduce.
patrolling (noun) – watching/guarding an area (over a period of time).
paramilitary (adjective) – (of semi-militarized force) organized like a military force.
riot-torn (adjective) – severely damaged by a riot.
relief (noun) – aid, assistance, succour.
curtail (verb) – reduce, diminish, decrease, cut, lower, lessen.
put into order (phrase) – arrange, organize; complete, achieve.
play into someone’s hands (phrase) – do something unintentionally which will give an advantage to the competitor/opponent.
chauvinist (noun) – sectarian, isolationist, jingoistic; excessively patriotic/nationalistic person.
emphasise (verb) – underscore, underline, highlight, stress, call/draw attention to.
disharmony (noun) – discord, friction, conflict, hostility.
in the long term (phrase) – in the future; ultimately, finally.
disastrous (adjective) – terrible/horrible, shocking, unfortunate, ill-fated, detrimental.
nonchalant (adjective) – casual, unconcerned, indifferent, dispassionate, apathetic, laid-back.
turn of events (phrase) – development, outcome.
civic consciousness (noun) – In a broad sense, modern civic consciousness consists of the following aspects: the initiative knowledge of the relationship between individuals and the state or society; the rational cognition (sensible understanding) of citizenship, civic rights and liabilities and civic virtues; the internalization and identification of the social behavioral norms and basic values.
ethnic (adjective) – relating to a population subgroup (cultural, national, traditional/folk) with a common national or cultural tradition.
identity (noun) – a social category, a set of persons marked by a label and distinguished by rules deciding membership and (alleged) characteristic features or attributes; individuality, character, originality.
differentiate (verb) – change, alter, transform.
fray (verb) – make tense, strain, tax, overtax, irritate, put on edge.
incumbent (upon) (adjective) – binding, obligatory, mandatory, necessary; required, essential, imperative.
take up (phrasal verb) – become involved in, engage in, participate in, take part in.
ties (noun) – relationship, bond, connection.
hijack (noun) – seize, take over, commandeer (something unlawfully).