The Hindu Editorial (Anarchy in Bolivia) – Nov 13, 2019

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The Hindu Editorial (Anarchy in Bolivia) – Nov 13, 2019

The forced resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales has thrown the poorest country in South America into its biggest political crisis in 13 years. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Anarchy in Bolivia) – Nov 13, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Anarchy in Bolivia) – Nov 13, 2019:

anarchy (noun) – lawlessness, absence of government, disorder.
orderly (adjective) – systematic, methodical, organized/planned.
transition (noun) – change.
indigenous (adjective) – native/local, original, domestic.
unionism (noun) – the principle of union, especially trade unionism.
preside over (phrase) – be in charge of, be responsible for, be accountable for.
Socialism (noun) – it can be defined as “a system of social organization in which private property and the distribution of income are subject to social control”. In other words, it’s a state-controlled economy in which the state controls the means of production: factories, offices, resources, and firms. There are also forms of socialism in which the means of production are controlled and owned by workers.
alleged (adjective) – supposed, claimed, professed/purported.
ally (noun) – partner, supporter, accomplice/confederate.
asylum (noun) – protection provided by a foreign country to somebody who is unable or unwilling to return to their home country due to fear of persecution (harm, harassment or oppression).
vow (verb) – swear, promise, assurance.
coup (noun) – deposition, regime change, seizure of power, overthrow/ousting.
step down (phrasal verb) – resign, stand down, give up one’s job, give up one’s post, bow out.
hierarchy (noun) – ranking, grading; class system.
exploit (verb) – take advantage of, make use of, misuse/ill-treat.
pink tide (noun) – phrase used in contemporary 21st-century political analysis in the media and elsewhere to describe the revolutionary wave and perception of a turn towards left-wing governments in Latin American democracies.
equitable (adjective) – fair, impartial.
step up (phrasal verb) – increase, accelerate, quicken.
bring up (phrasal verb) – look after, raise, nurture, take care of.
rung (noun) – level, rank, position/grade.
baton (noun) – responsibility, duty.
referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
galvanise (verb) – inspire, spur, encourage.
allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
the way forward (phrase) – something (a plan/action) that leads to success in the future.
insist on (verb) – ask for, request, press/push for.
rebel against (verb) – defy, oppose, challenge.
chaos (noun) – disorder, turmoil, mayhem/disruption.
await (verb) – wait for, expect, look for.