The Hindu Editorial (Mixed bag) – Nov 04, 2021

The results of bypolls in three Lok Sabha seats and 29 Assembly seats across 13 States and one Union Territory are a mixed bag for the BJP and the Congress. The ruling party in West Bengal, the TMC,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Mixed bag) – Nov 04, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Mixed bag) – Nov 04, 2021:

mixed bag (noun) – collection of diverse elements (win, victory & defeat, loss).
hold (verb) – have.
centralised (adjective) – controlled by a single authority.
centralise (verb) – concentrate, bring under one roof, consolidate, control (under one authority).
resounding (adjective) – emphatic, enormous, huge, massive, very great, tremendous.
endorsement (noun) – support, backing, approval.
lever (noun) – handle, grip.
take a beating (phrase) – suffer defeat/damage (very badly).
considerable (adjective) – substantial, appreciable, significant.
displace (verb) – unseat, topple, overthrow, bring down, remove.
along with (phrase) – together with, accompanying.
ally (noun) – partner, supporter, confederate.
leave no stone unturned (phrase) – to do every (single) thing possible in order to achieve something; not give up, be persistent, be determined.
decisive (adjective) – deciding, conclusive, determining, key, important, significant.
point to (verb) – indicate, suggest, denote.
definitive (adjective) – conclusive, final, decisive, definite.
setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue.
read (verb) – scrutinize, look through, analyze.
fraught with (adjective) – full of, filled with, rife with, loaded with.
noteworthy (adjective) – worthy of mention, significant, important, noticeable, interesting.
alive and kicking (noun) – prevalent, active, living, live, having life.
devoid of (adjective) – without, lacking, deprived of.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal/account.
consequential (adjective) – important, significant, major.
hand/give someone a drubbing (phrase) – to defeat someone easily.
matter (verb) – be important, be relevant, carry weight, count.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
undermine (verb) – weaken, subvert, sabotage, damage.
come at a cost/price (phrase) – if something comes at a cost/price, it happens with the sacrifice/loss/expense of something else.
imprint (noun) – lasting impact, effect, influence, impression.
unmistakable (adjective) – evident, manifest, apparent, glaring, blatant.
credit (noun) – praise, admiration, commendation, acclaim, acknowledgement, recognition.
extent (noun) – degree, scale, level, magnitude.
attribute (verb) – ascribe, assign, connect/associate with.
lack of (noun) – absence, deficiency.
corresponding (adjective) – comparable, related.
rout (noun) – overwhelming defeat, defeat, annihilation.
grip (noun) – control, power, stranglehold, domination, command, influence.
tame (verb) – subdue, curb, control, tone down, moderate, mitigate, overcome.