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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- 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.
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