The Hindu Editorial (Best-laid plans) – Apr 24, 2018
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan did not take many by surprise last week when he called presidential and parliamentary elections in June, more than a year ahead of schedule. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Best-laid plans) – Apr 24, 2018.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Best-laid plans) – Apr 24, 2018.
- consolidate (verb) – strengthen, secure, reinforce/fortify.
- snap (adjective) – spontaneous, unarranged, unplanned.
- take someone by surprise (phrase) – surprise, shock, stun.
- lurch (noun) – a sudden uncontrolled movement.
- right-wing (adjective) – alt-right, conservative, rightist (section of a political system).
- authoritarianism (noun) – autocracy, fascism, totalitarianism/draconianism.
- referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
- pull off (phrasal verb) – achieve, succeed in, accomplish.
- slender (adjective) – modest, slight, scant/little.
- plebiscite (noun) – public vote, ballot, popular vote.
- detention (noun) – custody, restraint, arrest.
- sagging (adjective) – declining, becoming weak.
- overheat (verb) – to show noticeable inflation.
- inflation (noun) – increase of price level of goods & services & vice versa decrease of currency value.
- wary (noun) – cautious, careful, alert.
- avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid.
- run-off (noun) – election again after a tie or inconclusive result.
- prelude (noun) – preliminary, preparation, overture/opening.
- hard line (noun) – uncompromising & strict attachment/commitment to a policy.
- notwithstanding (adverb) – nevertheless, nonetheless, in spite of that.
- emblematic (adjective) – symbolic, representative, demonstrative.
- tap into (verb) – exploit, use/utilize, make use of.
- insurgency movement (noun) – rebellion, revolt, uprising.
- militia (noun) – armed forces, military unit, soldiery (from the civil population to support main forces).
- shrunk (past participle of shrink) (verb) – lessen, reduce, decrease.
- imposition (noun) – implementation, execution, enforcement.
- crackdown (verb) – clampdown, getting tough/severe measures, suppression.
- coup (noun) – seizure of power, takeover, revolt.
- creeping (adjective) – (of a negative manner) occurring, developing gradually.
- intolerance (noun) – bigotry, narrow-mindedness; prejudice/discrimination.
- dissent (noun) – disagreement, lack of agreement, difference of opinion/argument.
- salvage (verb) – protect, preserve, conserve.
Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Best-laid plans) – Apr 24, 2018.
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