The Hindu Editorial (Interim signals) – Jun 28, 2022

The outcomes in three Lok Sabha constituencies, one in Punjab and two in Uttar Pradesh, make significant political points, unusual for such routine bypolls… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Interim signals) – Jun 28, 2022.

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The Hindu Editorial (Interim signals) – Jun 28, 2022:

interim (adjective) – provisional, temporary, short-term, transitional.
pose (verb) – constitute, present, create, cause (a problem or danger or risk).
insurmountable (adjective) – unconquerable, unassailable, unbeatable, unstoppable, overwhelming, hopeless, impossible; no way to overcome/defeat.
seemingly (adverb) – obviously, palpably, apparently, evidently, supposedly, allegedly, professedly, purportedly, on the face of it.
fragmented (adjective) – divided, splintered, split, separated, disintegrated.
outcome (noun) – result, consequence, effect.
make a point of (phrase) – put emphasis on.
setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue.
bastion (noun) – fort, fortress, stronghold, bulwark, mainstay, support.
validation (noun) – acceptance, recognition, endorsement, confirmation, evidence.
reality check (noun) – something which helps us to see a situation with the real facts than ideas, concepts, hopes & etc.
if anything (phrase) – on the contrary even.
far from (phrase) – not, not at all; nowhere near, a long way from.
turn out (phrasal verb) – happen, occur, come about, transpire, emerge.
shambles (noun) – a complete mess, disorder/disarray, disorganization.
bureaucracy (noun) – civil service, administration, government, directorate, the establishment, the system, the powers that be, corridors of power.
be a law unto oneself (phrase) – do what you want unconventionally or act/behave independently by ignoring laws or rules.
band (noun) – group, gang, team, unit.
activist (adjective) – a person who supports a political change or cause; (or societal change/cause).
in a bind (phrase) – in a difficult situation.
charge (noun) – accusation, allegation, indictment,
remote-controlled (adjective) – controlled from a distance.
vociferous (adjective) – vehement, vocal, forthright, vigorous, outspoken, full-throated, insistent.
Khalistan (noun) – Khalistan movement (a Sikh separatist movement) seeking to create a homeland for Sikhs by establishing a sovereign state, called Khālistān (‘Land of the Khalsa’), in the Punjab region.
ardent (adjective) – passionate, avid, impassioned, fervent.
spearhead (verb) – lead (a movement); be in the forefront of, be in the vanguard of.
separatism (noun) – dissension, nonconformity, dissent/faction.
emaciation (noun) – weakness, fragility, delicacy, strengthlessness, faultiness.
crossroads (noun) – critical point, decisive point, turning point.
potency (noun) – efficacy, power, vigour, strength, might, influence, dominance.
heartland (noun) – the most important part of a field of activity; the central part of something.
stronghold (noun) – fortress, fort, bastion, bulwark, mainstay, support.
slip out of something (phrase) – to become removed from something (easily/quickly).
unrealistic (adjective) – impractical, unfeasible, impossible, unworkable.
character (noun) – attributes, features, qualities, traits; individuality, identity, stature, position, image, credibility.
personnel (noun) – people, workforce.
unassailable (adjective) – unconquerable, incontestable, well fortified, safe and sound, indisputable, undeniable, unquestionable; beyond question/doubt, conclusive.
slide (noun) – fall, decline, slump, tumble, downturn, deterioration.
score (verb) – get, gain, win.
make the day (phrase) – to make someone feel very happy.
sink (verb) – fall, descend, go down, disappear, vanish.
solace (noun) – comfort, consolation, support.
underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
rise to the challenge (phrase) -to show that you are capable of dealing with a difficult situation successfully, particularly by performing better than usual.