The Hindu Editorial (Crossing the line) – Aug 04, 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was tactless in his tasteless comment at a public event recently, where he brought up the tensions between Marathi speakers… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Crossing the line) – Aug 04, 2022.

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The Hindu Editorial (Crossing the line) – Aug 04, 2022:

cross the line (phrase) – do something unacceptable; to overstep a limit/rule/boundary.
transgression (noun) – infringement, contravention, breach, violation, overstepping.
intent on (adjective) – set, determined, fixed, resolved.
brief (noun) – instructions, directions, information, briefing (provided to a person about his/her job).
tactless (adjective) – insensitive, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking, indelicate, undiplomatic, impolitic, heavy-handed, awkward.
tasteless (adjective) – crude, low, indelicate, tactless, undiplomatic, inappropriate, offensive, unacceptable.
bring up (phrasal verb) – raise, introduce (a subject matter for discussion/consideration).
tension (noun) – strained relations; strain, stress, pressure, unease.
inappropriately (adverb) – unsuitably, unprofessionally, improperly.
occupy (verb) – hold, have, be in (a position).
taunt (verb) – insult, make fun of, ridicule; provoke, goad.
trigger (verb) – cause, give rise to, lead to, bring about, generate.
storm (noun) – trouble, disturbance, controversy.
stream (noun) – series, chain, succession.
regionalism (noun) – excess caring for one’s region and to all related to it.
distance oneself from (verb) – denounce, disown, reject.
ethnic (adjective) – relating to a population subgroup (cultural, national, traditional/folk) with a common national or cultural tradition.
regarding (preposition) – concerning, as regards, with regard to, with reference to.
character (noun) – status, position, image, reputation, credibility, prestige.
volatile (adjective) – unpredictable, turbulent, uncertain, inconstant.
dormant (adjective) – inactive, passive, inoperative.
distinct adjective) – clear-cut, definite, well defined, sharp, unmistakable.
vie (verb) – compete strongly with someone to get/achieve something; fight, contend, lock horns.
linguistic (adjective) – relating to language; lingual.
frame (verb) – formulate, draw up, plan, devise, create, orchestrate, engineer, coordinate.
face-off (noun) – clash, fight, conflict, confrontation.
context (noun) – circumstances, conditions, state of affairs.
unwise (adjective) – ill-advised, ill-considered, short-sighted, misguided, thoughtless.
recant (verb) – retract, take back, withdraw, disclaim.
apologise (verb) – say sorry, express regret, make an apology, ask forgiveness, beg pardon.
gaffe (noun) – mistake, error, blunder, fault.
serve (verb) – act as, function as.
judicious (adjective) – wise, sensible, prudent, thoughtful, well-advised.
mindful (adjective) – conscious of, aware of, alert to, careful of, wary of, sensible of.
border (noun) – bounds, limits, boundary.
conduct (noun) – way of behaving, performance, action.
swear in (phrasal verb) – admit into office, inaugurate, introduce (into office).
intrigue (noun) – schemes, plots, tricks, tactics, plans.
hushed (adjective) – quiet, silent, still, soundless, undisturbed.
last (verb) – continue, go on, carry on, keep going, proceed.
blatantly (adverb) – publicly, openly, blatantly, flagrantly, overtly, audaciously, unashamedly, shamelessly.
hostile (adjective) – adverse, bad, unfavourable, uncomfortable, unwelcoming; harsh, tough.
secular (adjective) – non-religious.
erupt (verb) – break out, flare up, blow up, boil over, start suddenly.
disapprove (verb) – reject, refuse, turn down, say ‘no’ to, dismiss.
taunt (noun) – insult, barb; teasing, taunting, provocation, goading, ridiculing, derision, mockery.
legislative (adjective) – law-making, parliamentary, policy-making, administrative.
the Legislative Council/or Vidhan Parishad (noun) – the upper house in in the states of India that have a bicameral state legislature.
the Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha (noun) – the State Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha is the lower house in the states of India that have an unicameral/bicameral state legislature.
excuse (noun) – reason, explanation, mitigating circumstances.
bury (verb) – hide, conceal, cover; try to forget.
breakaway (noun as modifier) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting, splinter (group/party).
faction (noun) – bloc, group, sector.
fall (noun) – collapse, failure, decline, deterioration, degeneration, destruction, overthrow.
thoughtless (adjective) – unthinking, unconsidered, casual, careless.
make sure (phrase) – ensure, confirm, make certain.
reward (verb) – recognize, appreciate, honour.
tolerate (verb) – allow, permit, authorize, sanction, agree to, accede to, approve of.