The Hindu Editorial (Disqualified, yet qualified) – Nov 14, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Disqualified, yet qualified) – Nov 14, 2019:

1. interplay (noun) – interaction, interchange, give and take, compromises, cooperation.
2. uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
3. defector (noun) – betrayer, turncoat, traitor, rebel. 
4. reap (verb) – receive, obtain, realize; harvest.
5. amoral (adjective) – unprincipled, without standards/morals.
6. crossover (noun) – the method of attaining success in a different method.
7. ploy (noun) – a cunning plan, tactic, manoeuvre.
8. bring down (phrasal verb) – oust, remove, dismiss (from a position/power).
9. suspicion (noun) – misgiving, doubt/qualm, scepticism.
10. unfounded (adjective) – groundless, baseless, unjustified.
11. at bay (phrase) – at a distance, away, off.
12. stance (noun) – point of view, opinion, standpoint.
13. ruse (noun) – tactic, move, trick.
14. evade (verb) – avoid, dodge, escape.
15. impending (adjective) – nearing, approaching, forthcoming.
16. keep out (phrasal verb) – deny access to, exclude/remain outside, prohibit.
17. defection (noun) – desertion, absconding, decamping.
18. bar (verb) – block, ban, forbid/prohibit.
19. exposition (noun) – explanation, description, illustration.
20. take away (phrasal verb) – remove, dismiss, take out.
21. amount to (verb) – turn out to be, prove to be, develop into.
22. sit on (phrasal verb) – withhold, hold back, refuse to give (something required).
23. provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
24. ascertain (verb) – find out, decide/verify, come to know.
25. authentic (adjective) – reliable, dependable, trustworthy.
26. free will (noun) – volition, independence, self-determination, without being forced.
27. empowered (adjective) – authorized, allowed, entitled.
28. bemoan (verb) – express regret/sorrow about, complain about, express discontent.
29. tend to (verb) – look after, take care of, care for.
30. lure (noun) – temptation, enticement, attraction.
31. Anti-defection law (noun) – The 10th Schedule to the Constitution, popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law,’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment in 1985. The grounds of disqualification are specified in Paragraph 2 of the 10th Schedule. A member would incur a disqualification under paragraph 2 (1) (a) when he “voluntarily gives up his membership of a party” and under 2 (1) (b) when he/she votes (or abstains from voting) contrary to the directive issued by the party. (Courtesy: The Hindu).

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