The Hindu Editorial (M. Karunanidhi, 94) – Aug 08, 2018

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (M. Karunanidhi, 94) – Aug 08, 2018: 

1. void (noun) – gap, empty space, vacuum.
2. engineer (noun) – designer, architect, developer/creator.
3. progressive (adjective) –  forward-thinking, reforming, innovative.
4. offshoot (noun) – branch, derivative; a thing developed from something else.
5. rationalist (noun) – someone who actions based on knowledge & reason rather than on beliefs & emotions.
6. excel (verb) – be successful, perform exceptionally well, dignify oneself.
7. bureaucrat (noun) – a government official, administrator, mandarin.
8. acumen (noun) – cleverness, astuteness, shrewdness.
9. populism (noun) – related to policies that supposedly represent the opinions of ordinary people (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
10. emulate (verb) – imitate, follow, copy/take as an example.
11. indiscriminately (adverb) – aimlessly, unsystematically; carelessly.
12. crusader (noun) – campaigner, fighter, champion/reformer.
13. federalism (noun) – a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
14. stand up to (phrasal verb) – confront, challenge, oppose.
15. iron hand (noun) – refer to the exercise of power with firmness.
16. rung (noun) – level, rank, position/grade.
17. dissenter (noun) – objector, protester, disputant.
18. now and then (phrase) – from time to time, sometimes, every once in a while.
19. reign (noun) – period in office, incumbency, leadership.
20. longevity (noun) – continuation, lasting power, durability.
21. leeway (noun) – freedom, liberty, licence/elbow room.
22. successor (noun) –  heir, descendant; replacement/next in line.
23. work his way up (phrase) – progress through hard work.
24. accommodate (verb) – assist, help, favour.
25. astute (adjective) – shrewd, intelligent, wise.
26. wit (noun) – intelligence, cleverness;  humour, funniness.
27. repartee (noun) – witty conversation, crosstalk, wordplay.
28. uncanny (adjective) – exceptional, remarkable, extraordinary,
29. statesman (noun) – senior politician, respected political figure, political leader.
30. straddle (verb) –  extend across, be situated on both sides of.
31. reflexive (adjective) – automatic, immediate, unintended, spontaneous.
32. succumb (verb) – yield, give in, submit/surrender.
33. stare at (verb) – look fixedly/vacantly.

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