The Hindu Editorial (Election and selection) – Aug 21, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Election and selection) – Aug 21, 2023:

representative (phrase) – having people selected to act and speak on behalf of a wider group of people; characteristic, illustrative, paradigmatic, exemplary.
viable (adjective) – workable, feasible, practicable, operational, possible, manageable.
bid (verb) – attempt, try, effort, endeavour.
ambitious (adjective) – formidable, difficult, challenging, demanding.
representation (noun) – an act of having people selected to act and speak on behalf of a wider group of people.
set (for) (verb) – arrange, select, appoint, decide on.
brainstorming (noun) – a process wherein a group (of people) attempts to solve the specific problem with different, creative ideas and solutions spontaneously.
authorise (verb) – empower, entitle, approve, allow, endorse.
draw up (phrasal verb) – prepare, compose, work out, think up, arrange.
significantly (adverb) – appreciably , significantly, noticeably
enhance (verb) – increase, augment, strengthen, reinforce, emphasize.
diversity (noun) – existence/presence of different people (from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives ranging from race to age to gender to hometown to educational experience) within group; variety, variance, difference.
opponent (noun) – fellow contestant, (fellow) competitor, contender.
commendable (adjective) – praiseworthy, laudable, admirable, excellent.
appreciation (noun) – acknowledgement, understanding, recognition, realization, sensitivity (of a situation).
sceptic (noun) – cynic, doubter, questioner; critic, dissident.
invitee (noun) – guest, visitor.
Udaipur declaration/Ambition (noun) – The Congress’ three-day ‘Chintan Shivir’, a brainstorming session (chintan shivir) occurred in Udaipur, Rajasthan, from May 13 to 15, 2022. The conclave would focus on the time-bound restructuring of the Congress, finding ways to combat the politics of polarisation and getting battle-ready for upcoming electoral challenges.
account for (verb) – be considered, be included, be factored in, be taken into consideration, be taken into account.
composition (noun) – formation, arrangement, constitution, configuration.
tilt (verb) – incline, bend, move, change (in favour of).
in favour of (phrase) – in support of, to the advantage of
criterion (noun) – basis, standard, norm, guideline, guiding principle. (criteria is the plural form of criterion).
rung (noun) – level, rank, position, standing, status, grade, stage, standard, echelon.
make it (phrase) – manage to do something; to succeed; to accomplish something, or to become successful.
election-bound/poll-bound (adjective) – guaranteed to have election (which is imminent/approaching).
unenviable (adjective) – difficult, painful, disagreeable, undesirable, unpleasant.
exercise (verb) – use, apply, employ, wield.
authority (noun) – authorization, right, power.
up to (phrase) – aware of.
reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, demonstrate, represent, exhibit.
keen (adjective) – determined, committed, diligent, earnest, assiduous, ambitious, enthusiastic, passionate.
attention (noun) – observation, concentration, heedfulness, thought, deliberation
upcoming (adjective) – approaching, forthcoming, imminent, nearing, impending.
heartland (noun) – the most important part of a field of activity; the central part of something.
influential (adjective) – powerful, strong, important, prominent.
play a role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
a free hand (phrase) – license, freedom, latitude, leeway, flexibility.
charge (noun) – mission, campaign, onus, duty, responsibility.
induction (noun) – a formal entry into an organization or position or office; introduction, admission, initiation, inception.
reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, bolster up, shore up, buttress, underpin, support, encourage, enhance, intensify.
reassure (verb) – encourage, buoy up, cheer up, hearten.
discontented (adjective) – impatient, displeased, agitated, restless.
assuage (verb) – soothe, pacify, relieve, alleviate, mitigate.
rebellious (adjective) – dissident, dissenting, disagreeing, objecting, protesting, nonconformist.
constitution (noun) – composition, arrangement, formation, configuration.
largely (adverb) – mostly, mainly, generally; to a large extent.
expanse (noun) – area, tract, region, swathe.
disenchantment (noun) – disappointment, dissatisfaction, discontent.
surface (verb) – emerge, appear, arise, come up, become visible.
imagination (noun) – vision, insight, individuality, resourcefulness
compromise (noun) – agreement, understanding, settlement, middle ground, deal.
diverse (adjective) – having different people (from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives ranging from race to age to gender to hometown to educational experience) within group.
besides (preposition) – apart from, other than, excluding, barring, in addition to.
strategise (verb) – plan a strategy.
communication (noun) – message, statement, information.
centre of gravity (noun) – a point or position that is the important focus of interest or activity within a larger system.
run-up to (noun) – a period of time just before an important event.