The Hindu Editorial (Life after death) – Sep 06, 2021

Syed Ali Shah Geelani was more an Islamist than a Kashmiri nationalist, and his demise at the age of 92 brings down the curtain on a phase of separatist politics in the Valley. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Life after death) – Sep 06, 2021.

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seize (verb) – take, capture (suddenly); take (an opportunity) eagerly.
seize the opportunity (phrase) – take advantage of.
dialogue (noun) – discussion, conversation, talk, exchange of views, discourse.
Islamist (noun/adjective) – relating to Islamic fundamentalism.
nationalist (noun/adjective) – relating to nationalism.
demise (noun) – death, dying, passing away.
bring down/lower the curtain on (phrase) – to bring an end to something.
separatist (noun/adjective) – dissident, nonconformist, sectarian, rebellious.
Valley (noun) – a low area between hills or mountains typically with a river running through it. Valley is a metonym of Jammu & Kashmir in this context (Metonym is used as an alternative for something else with which it is closely related/associated).
strident (adjective) – loud & harsh, forceful, discordant, vociferous.
pro- (prefix) – supporting.
stream (noun) – a mass of people or things; crowd, host, horde.
separatism (noun) – dissension, nonconformity, dissent/faction.
inspire (verb) – be the cause of, give rise to; trigger, incite, stir.
armed (adjective) – using firearms.
rebellion (noun) – defiance, disobedience, dissent, nonconformity, subversion.
steadfast (adjective) – firm, determined, resolute, single-minded, relentless.
barrier (noun) – blockade, hurdle, obstacle, stumbling block, impediment, hindrance.
potential (adjective) – possible, likely, prospective, probable.
settlement (noun) – resolution, sorting out, solution, solving, bringing to an end, reconciliation.
formulate (verb) – draw up, work out, plan, prepare, create systematically.
recalcitrance (noun) – an attitude of uncooperative, resistant, non-compliant.
harden (verb) – become more severe; become hard, become tough; toughen, inure.
stir (verb) – spur, induce, inspire, incite, prompt, propel, provoke.
outpouring (noun) – outburst, outflowing, cascade (of strong emotion); a lot of something happening at the same time.
grievance (noun) – protestation, charge, complaint, objection.
policing (noun) – the enforcement of rules/regulations; overseeing, monitoring, inspection.
account for (phrasal verb) – to give a reason for something; give an explanation, provide a rationale for.
grow (verb) – become, come to be, come to think, start to feel.
wary (adjective) – cautious, careful, circumspect, alert.
relentless (adjective) – constant, continuous, non-stop, unceasing.
brand (verb) – label, classify, categorize; stigmatize, accuse of being.
crackdown (noun) – getting tough, severe/stern measures, restriction, suppression/repression, clampdown.
acquire (verb) – get, obtain, receive.
aggressive (adjective) – assertive, forceful, insistent, vigorous.
edge (noun) – advantage, lead, head start, trump card.
negotiation (noun) – discussions, talks, deliberation; discussing the terms of, arrangement.
mainstream (adjective) – accepted, established, recognized.
mainstream (noun) – something (certain beliefs/ideas/activities) which are accepted or recognized by most people as normal or typical.
save (preposition) – except, apart from, other than, besides.
half-hearted (adjective) – unenthusiastic, apathetic, indifferent, unconcerned, dispassionate, uninterested.
erstwhile (adjective) – old, previous, former, then.
strip of (verb) – dispossess, deprive, deny/remove, take away from (rank, power, etc.).
autonomy (noun) – self-governing (region); self-government, self-rule.
volatile (adjective) – unpredictable, turbulent, uncertain, inconstant.
euphoria (noun) – elation, excitement, delight/happiness.
voice (noun) – opinion, view.
resolution (noun) – solution, settlement.
exult (verb) – rejoice, be joyful, be happy, be pleased.
withdrawal (noun) – retreat, departure, disengagement.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
engagement (noun) – participation, taking part, involvement.
terms/rules of engagement (noun) – the internal rules or directives military forces (including individuals) that define the circumstances, conditions, degree, and manner in which the use of force, or actions which might be construed (interpreted/understood) as provocative, may be applied.
self-congratulatory (adjective) – self-satisfied, self-admired, excessively proud, overly complacent.
far from (phrase) – not, not at all.
secession (noun) – splitting, separation, breakaway.
render (verb) – make, cause to be, cause to become.
irrelevant (adjective) – immaterial, unrelated, not germane, unimportant/insignificant.
revolve around (phrasal verb) – be concerned with, focus on, concentrate on, centre around.
restoration (noun) – reinstitution, re-establishment, reinstallation, revival.
statehood (noun) – the condition of being an independent state.
relative (adjective) – reasonable, a fair degree of, considerable, comparative, some.
acquiescence (noun) – consent/approval, agreement, acceptance.
frustration (noun) – disappointment, annoyance/irritation, dissatisfaction.
follow through (phrasal verb) – continue with, carry/keep on with, keep going with, stay with; bring to completion/end, complete.
carry (ahead) (verb) – to continue (in due course).
in earnest (phrase) – zealously, purposefully, determinedly, resolutely, with enthusiasm, with dedication, with commitment.
chaos (noun) – disorder, disarray, turmoil, disorganization, disruption.
deliberation (noun) – careful discussion, consideration, thought/thinking, contemplation.
set the stage for (phrase) – prepare the circumstances for the beginning of something.
outfit (noun) – group.
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, broad-based; all-embracing, complete, thorough.
the way forward (phrase) – something (a plan/action) that leads to success in the future.