The Hindu Editorial (Foggy in Wayanad) – Apr 02, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Foggy in Wayanad) – Apr 02, 2019:

foggy (adjective) – confused/bewildered; vague/unclear.
fault-line (noun) – a divisive issue, difference of opinion.
defining moment (noun) – a point in life when someone is urged to make an important decision, or when someone experience something that fundamentally changes everything.
nonetheless (adverb) – notwithstanding, nevertheless, in spite of that/however.
ideological (adjective) – dogmatic, doctrinal.
forefront (noun) – fore, front, front line.
secular (adjective) – non-religious, worldly, earthly.
paradox (noun) – mystery, absurdity; incongruity.
gambit (noun) – plan, scheme, strategy.
amplify (verb) – intensify, increase, raise.
rupture (noun) – rift, separation, division/break-up.
fierce (adjective) – aggressive, powerful, strong.
keep something at arm’s length (phrase) – avoid, keep/stay away from.
exigency (noun) – (urgent) need, demand, urgency.
watch (noun) – period, stint, spell.
foray (noun) – a brief & active attempt to get involved in a new activity/sphere.
lock in (phrasal verb) – involve in a competitive/tough situation.
frontally (adverb) – fore-mostly, at the front side.
disparage (verb) – undervalue, discredit, deprecate.
overtones (noun) – connotation, hidden meaning/implication, association.
axis (noun) – agreement.
persist (verb) – continue/carry on, remain/linger/stay.
fulcrum (noun) – essential role, central role, main role.
bound by (verb) – limit, restrict/restrain, confine.
pluralist (adjective) – coexisting; relating to (the people) exist in harmony irrespective of various differences.
exclusivist (adjective) – relating to the doctrine/belief that only one particular belief or system is true.
majoritarian (adjective) – relating to a philosophy that states that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language, social class, or some other identifying factor) of the population is entitled to a certain degree of primacy (priority) in society, and has the right to make decisions that affect the society.
vice versa (adverb) – oppositely, inversely, in reverse.
mobilisation (noun) – the act of bringing people together for a particular cause.
onus (noun) – responsibility, duty, burden.
aggregate (verb) – combine, merge/unite, consolidate.
candidacy (noun) – candidate-ship.