The Hindu Editorial (Nation #194) – Dec 13, 2019
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- overwhelming (adjective) – massive/huge, sweeping/decisive, absolute.
- non-binding (adjective) – non-mandatory, unnecessary, non-compulsory.
- referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
- ascertain (verb) – find out, decide/verify, come to know.
- autonomy (noun) – independence, freedom, self-government/sovereignty.
- enshrine (verb) – to enclose in, preserve, treasure, protect (as valuable).
- span (verb) – range over, last, extend over (a period of time).
- underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
- undertake (verb) – begin, start, embark on, launch into.
- commendable (adjective) – admirable, praiseworthy, laudable.
- enlist (verb) – enrol, join up.
- inmate (noun) – inhabitant, occupant, a person living in an institution (like hospital, prison, etc).
- universal (adult) suffrage/franchise (noun) – the right of citizens in a given society who are entitled to vote in an election without the discrimination of caste, class, colour, religion or sex.
- testament (noun) – witness/evidence, proof, testimony.
- plebiscite (noun) – public vote, ballot, popular vote.
- secede (verb) – break away from, separate from, split with/leave.
- emphatically (adverb) – distinctly, clearly, noticeably.
- animated (adjective) – lively active, spirited/energetic.
- crystallise (verb) – become clear/definite, emerge, materialise.
- account for (phrasal verb) – constitute, make up, comprise/form.
- confrontation (noun) – struggle, conflict, fight.
- pit against (phrasal verb) – compete against, compete with, vie with, grapple with.
- bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
- protract (verb) – lengthen, make longer, extend.
- characteristic (adjective) – typical, usual, normal.
- carve out (phrasal verb) – create, establish (something with effort).
- foremost (adverb) – primarily, mainly, most importantly, in the first place.
- ratify (verb) – justify, approve, confirm.
- a foregone conclusion (phrase) – predictable result, predictable outcome, inevitability.
- precedent (noun) – model, exemplar, example, pattern; previous example/instance, prior instance.
- breakaway (modifier) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting (group).
- viability (noun) – ability to survive/function successfully.
- linger (verb) – persist, continue, stay.
- vie (verb) – struggle, fight, compete.
- clamp (verb) – impose, inflict.
- moratorium (noun) – a temporary suspension of something; embargo, ban, prohibition.
- inevitably (adverb) – necessarily, unavoidably, definitely.
- sooner rather than later (phrase) – soon, immediately, without delay.
- advent (noun) – arrival, appearance, emergence.
- some distance (phrase) – not very soon, not a short way.
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