The Hindu Editorial (Equal stakes) – Oct 13, 2020
For the first time in nearly 25 years, all members of the Union Cabinet are from a single party, the Bharatiya Janata Party. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Equal stakes) – Oct 13, 2020.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Equal stakes) – Oct 13, 2020:
- stake (noun) – share, interest, involvement, concern (in a situation/system).
- accommodative (adjective) – willing to adjust/adapt to differences (with the aim of getting a consensus); accommodating, agreeable, adaptive.
- often (adverb) – frequently, repeatedly, many times.
- expediency (noun) – advantage, utility, benefit, usefulness.
- intrinsic (adjective) – integral, inherent, fundamental, essential.
- legislation (noun) – body of laws, rules, regulations, statutes.
- in the making (phrase) – burgeoning, developing, growing, up and coming.
- break with (phrasal verb) – end relations with someone.
- tally (noun) – total, count.
- at least (phrase) – at the minimum, no less than.
- ally (noun) – partner, supporter, confederate.
- alliance (noun) – coalition, partnership (for mutual benefit).
- deride (verb) – ridicule, mock, make fun of/insult.
- indecision (noun) – indecisiveness, irresolution, lack of resolution.
- policy paralysis (noun) – it refers to a situation where important laws and reforms are not passed because of lack of commitment on part of the government or inability of the government to reach a consensus.
- discourse (noun) – discussion, talk, debate, argument.
- conversely (adverb) – inversely, the other way round, oppositely/reciprocally.
- decisiveness (noun) – the ability to make decisions quickly & successfully.
- triumphalist (adjective) – relating to an attitude or a belief that a particular doctrine, religion, culture, social system is superior to and should triumph all over others.
- gracious (adjective) – courteous, diplomatic, well mannered.
- far-reaching (adjective) – widespread, sweeping, extensive, important, significant.
- consequence (noun) – result, outcome, effect; ramification, repercussion.
- robust (adjective) – strong, powerful.
- inclusive (adjective) – all-embracing, overall; all-inclusive, comprehensive.
- hindrance (noun) – obstacle, impediment, block.
- amplify (verb) – raise, intensify, escalate.
- communitarian (adjective) – relating to a philosophy that emphasizes the connection between the individual and the community.
- linguistic (adjective) – relating to language; lingual.
- flag (verb) – indicate, identify, point out.
- lead to (verb) – cause, result in, bring on, bring about.
- induct (verb) – admit to, allow into, introduce to, swear into (a post/position formally).
- enhance (verb) – increase, raise, intensify.
- widely (adverb) – broadly, extensively, thoroughly.
- polity (noun) – a politically organized society.
- consultative (adjective) – advisory, consulting, counseling.
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