The Hindu Editorial (Combat mode) – Feb 20, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Combat mode) – Feb 20, 2024:

combat (noun) – fighting, battle, war.
campaign (noun) – canvassing, electioneering, an act of soliciting (asking for/requesting) votes; an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group.
failing (noun) – fault, shortcoming, weak spot, weak point, imperfection, defect, flaw.
aggressive (adjective) – attacking, offensive, combative, belligerent.
strategy (noun) – plan of action (in order to achieve a more expansive set of political, economic, and security interests).
set the tone (phrase) – to establish the mood/feeling of something.
symbolism (noun) – comparison, metaphor, figurative expression.
Article 370 of the Constitution of India (noun) – It had “temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir” which gave special powers to the state. The article allowed the state a certain amount of autonomy – its own constitution, a separate flag and freedom to make laws. Foreign affairs, defence and communications remained the preserve (domain) of the central government. It also allowed Jammu and Kashmir to make its own rules relating to permanent residency, ownership of property and fundamental rights. It did also bar Indians from outside the state from purchasing property or settling there.
invalidate (verb) – nullify, annul, cancel, quash, overturn, overrule, abolish, repeal, revoke.
fulfilment (noun) – realization, accomplishment, achievement, attainment, implementation.
the hollowing (noun) – the removal.
notion (noun) – concept, idea, belief, view, opinion, conception, impression.
autonomy (noun) – independence, freedom (from external control/influence); self-determination.
propel (verb) – prompt, drive, spur, motivate, catapult.
term (noun) – period, time, spell, stint.
stake a claim (phrase) – assert, declare, announce/state (ones right to something).
in fact (phrase) – actually, in actuality, really, in reality.
stake (noun) – risk, ante, involvement, concern (in a situation/system).
raise the stakes (verb) – to increase the risks or considerations involved in taking an action; up the ante.
matter (verb) – be important.
sitting (adjective) – (of an elected representative) current, present, existing.
make way (phrase) – move aside, clear the way, stand back, make room, be replaced by.
peripherality (noun) – the quality of being peripheral (unimportant/non-essential).
peripheral (adjective) – secondary, subsidiary, minor, unimportant, non-essential, immaterial, irrelevant.
centrality (noun) – the quality of being of the greatest importance.
conclave (noun) – summit, meeting, conference.
raft (noun) – a large quantity of something.
welfare (noun) – (noun) – a government program that provides (financial) assistance to individuals and families in need; social security, government/state benefit, public assistance.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
repurpose (verb) – use (something) for a new purpose.
alongside (preposition) – together with, side by side with.
rev up (phrasal verb) – become more active, make someone or something more active; accelerate, speed up, increase the speed (of an engine/motor/something similar) quickly.
engine (noun) – means, mechanism, apparatus, instrument.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
footprint (noun) – impression, effect, impact; the area taken control by someone/something.
induction (noun) – a formal entry into an organization or position or office; introduction, admission, initiation, inception.
on the one hand (phrase) – it is used to introduce the first of two contrasting different, points, facts, or ways of looking at something. It is always followed later by “on the other hand” or ‘on the other’.
tie up (phrasal verb) – form, arrange (a alliance/coalition)
dynastic (adjective) – relating to a dynasty (leaders who are all from the same family).
succession (noun) – series, sequence, chain.
offensive (adjective) – attacking, aggressive, combative, belligerent.
run-up to (noun) – a period of time just before an important event.
opportunistic (adjective) – selfish, self-centred, self-seeking, egocentric, inward-looking.
shroud (verb) – cover or hide something; conceal, envelop, veil, screen, cloak, curtain, obscure.
claim (noun) – assertion, contention, profession, affirmation.
transparency (noun) – clarity, straightforwardness, openness, honesty, unambiguity.
pull off (phrasal verb) – succeed in doing something difficult; achieve, accomplish, fulfil, bring off, bring about, carry out, carry off, execute, perform.
feat (noun) – achievement, accomplishment, attainment.
wrap (verb) – enclose, cover, fold, bundle.
identity (noun) – it refer to either (a) a social category, defined by membership rules and (alleged) characteristic attributes or expected behaviors, or (b) socially distinguishing features that a person takes a special pride in or views as unchangeable but socially consequential (or (a) and (b) at once); identification, recognition, distinguishing, picking out.
terms (noun) – conditions, points, details.
resolution (noun) – proposal, decision.
hail (verb) – praise, laud, adore, glorify, honour, acclaim, applaud,
manifestation (noun) – display, indication, exhibition, demonstration.
fair (adjective) – just, equitable, fair-minded, open-minded, honest, upright.
mobilise (verb) – (of people) bring together for a particular cause.
solidarity (noun) – unity, unanimity, harmony, cooperation.
simultaneously (adverb) – at the same time.
emblem (noun) – representation, symbol, image, figure.
non-sectarian (adjective) – universal, all-embracing, all-inclusive, secular, irreligious.