The Hindu Editorial (Fair and safe) – Jan 03, 2022

All indications are that elections to five State Assemblies — Goa, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab — will be held on time, regardless of the rising new wave of COVID-19. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Fair and safe) – Jan 03, 2022.

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The Hindu Editorial (Fair and safe) – Jan 03, 2022:

fair (adjective) – just, equitable, fair-minded, open-minded, honest, upright.
amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
surge (noun) – sudden increase or rise of something.
public health (noun) – the branch of medicine handling public health; public health is also the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention.
on time (phrase) – on schedule, well timed; punctual, punctually.
regardless of (phrase) – despite, notwithstanding, in spite of.
preparedness (noun) – readiness.
in the midst of (phrase) – in the middle of.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
look into (phrasal verb) – investigate, explore, inquire about, find out about, ask questions about.
enforcement (noun) – imposition, implementation, execution.
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.
model code of conduct (MCC) (noun) – a set of guidelines meant for political parties, candidates and governments to adhere to during an election.
code of conduct (noun) – a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party or an organization.
in force (phrase) – in effect, in operation, in action.
draw up (phrasal verb) – formulate, frame, draft, prepare, think up, devise, work out, plan, conceive.
in play (phrase) – in operation, in action.
mandatory (adjective) – obligatory, compulsory, binding, required, requisite.
cast (verb) – register, enter, post (a vote); vote.
rally (noun) – gathering, march/procession, meeting.
social/physical distancing (noun) – a term that means actively avoiding crowded public places, is a key element in decreasing the rapid spread of COVID-19. This is an effort intended to limit exposure by reducing face-to-face contact and preventing spread among people in community settings.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
roadshow (noun) – a travelling political campaign.
in the wake of (phrase) – as a result of, in the aftermath of, as a consequence of.
put in place (phrase) – establish, set up, create/form, initiate, organize.
go by (phrasal verb) – be known by (a particular name); follow.
spree (noun) – a period of unrestrained/uncontrolled activity.
inauguration (noun) – the formal admission of someone to the office; introduction, formation, beginning (of something).
groundbreaking (adjective) – new, novel.
lay the foundation (phrase) – (figuratively) to create basic ideas from which something bigger evolves. (literally) to create basic (underground) structures from which something bigger develops.
in attendance (phrase) – present (at an event/place).
take place (phrase) – happen, occur, transpire.
election-bound/poll-bound (adjective) – guaranteed to have election (which is imminent/approaching).
propriety (noun) – morality, rightness, correctness, appropriateness, good manners, decency.
cause (noun) – reason, grounds, justification.
line (noun) – procedure, way, method.
blur (verb) – become indistinct/unclear, lessen, decrease, diminish, reduce.
burden (noun) – duty, responsibility.
conduct (noun) – performance, behaviour.
take someone into your confidence (phrase) – to tell someone your secrets.
environment (noun) – situation, backdrop, scenario.
conducive (adjective) – good for, helpful for, useful for.