The Hindu Editorial (Mahathir’s challenge) – May 07, 2018

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has many things going for him in the May 9 general election, but whether they will suffice in the face of a corruption scandal is an open question.For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Mahathir’s challenge) – May 07, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Mahathir’s challenge) – May 07, 2018:

1. undoing (noun) – downfall/ruin, defeat, ousting/loss of power.
2. go for (phrasal verb) – be attracted to, prefer, favour.
3. suffice (verb) – be enough, be sufficient, be adequate.
4. in the face of (phrase) – when confronted with; despite, notwithstanding, regardless of.
5. lavish (adjective) – generous, liberal, bountiful/plentiful.
6. erstwhile (adjective) – old, previous, former.
7. exploit (verb) – utilize, make use of, capitalize on.
8. incumbent (noun) –  a person who is the existing holder of power.
9. insofar as (phrase) – to the extent/degree that.
10. bumiputra (noun) – a Malay word (derived from Sanskrit) meaning “son of the soil”.
11. reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, underpin/augment.
12. gerrymandering (noun) – manipulating, arranging, manoeuvring the limits of  an electoral constituency fraudulently.
13. deter (verb) – prevent, stop, block.
14. estrangement (noun) – alienation, isolation, separation.
15. foe (noun) – enemy, adversary, opponent.
16. installation (noun) – swearing in, inauguration, appointment.
17. punishing (adjective) – severe, vigorous, relentless.
18. channel (verb)  – direct, guide, conduct.
19. imposition (noun) – levying, charging, enforcing.
20. avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid.
21. by virtue of (phrase) – because of, on account of, through.

Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Mahathir’s challenge) – May 07, 2018:

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