The Hindu Editorial (Back to the Rajapaksas) – Nov 18, 2019

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1. decisive (adjective) – definite, absolute, conclusive, firm.
2. detractor (noun) – critic, fault-finder, censurer.
3. convincing (adjective) – decisive, conclusive, impressive/emphatic.
4. anti-incumbency (noun) – a situation which is against elected officials currently in power; discontent against ruling government/ party in power.
5. overwhelming (adjective) – massive/huge, sweeping/decisive, absolute.
6. evoke (verb) – suggest, stimulate, bring to mind.
7. reluctance (noun) – unwillingness, disinclination, hesitation.
8. majoritarian (adjective) – relating to a philosophy that states that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language, social class, or some other identifying factor) of the population is entitled to a certain degree of primacy (priority) in society, and has the right to make decisions that affect the society.
9. back (verb) – support, endorse, uphold.
10. chunk of (noun) – a significant amount of.
11. revulsion (noun) – disgust, repulsion, aversion/hatred/dislike.
12. unabated (adjective) – non-stop, endless, uninterrupted.
13. set off (phrasal verb) – cause, start/initiate, stimulate.
14. constitutional crisis (noun) – it is defined as a situation when a country’s constitution is not able to clearly resolve an issue/problem/conflict in the function of a Government at it’s disposal.
15. referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
16. euphoria (noun) – elation, excitement, delight/happiness.
17. authoritarian (adjective) – oppressive, dictatorial, totalitarian.
18. subversion (noun) – the act of undermining, worsening, reducing (power & authority gradually).
19. parting of the ways (phrase) – separation, break-up, split-up.
20. allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
21. fallout (noun) – adverse results; after-effects, repercussions.
22. intelligence (noun) – people employed in the collection of military or political information.
23. staggering (adjective) – astonishing, shocking, surprising.
24. breakdown (noun) – failure, collapse, foundering.
25. sobering (adjective) – sensible/thoughtful; logical, realistic.
26. fritter away (phrasal verb) – squander, waste, misuse.
27. deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage.
28. executive presidency (noun) – a certain system of government (in some countries) in which, a president exercises active executive power. Executive presidents are active in day-to-day governance of a nation, and are usually popularly elected.
29. curb (noun) – restraint, restriction, control.
30. strive (verb) – undertake, seek, make an effort.
31. allay (verb) – reduce, decrease, lessen.
32. ethnic (adjective) – relating to a population subgroup (cultural, national, traditional/folk) with a common national or cultural tradition.
33. harmony (noun) – unity, solidarity, peace/goodwill.
34. refrain from (verb) – stop oneself from, reject, hold back, abstain.
35. antagonize (verb) – annoy, provoke,  irritate.
36. assuage (verb) – relieve, alleviate, moderate.
37. detriment (noun) – disadvantage, damage, loss.
38. make one’s mark (phrase) – be successful, make good, achieve recognition.

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