The Hindu Editorial (Netanyahu’s gamble) – Dec 29, 2018
Israel’s ruling coalition’s decision to dissolve Parliament and hold an early election was no surprise. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Netanyahu’s gamble) – Dec 29, 2018.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Netanyahu’s gamble) – Dec 29, 2018
- snap election/poll (noun) – an unexpected & sudden (early) election/poll in a parliamentary system that is called before the due date by the ruling party for some political purpose.
- allegation (noun) – charge/claim, accusation; complaint.
- cast a shadow on (phrase) – spoil, diminish.
- dissolve (verb) – dismiss, close down, suspend (an official body).
- intra- (prefix) – within.
- hawkish (adjective) – aggressive, combative, belligerent.
- truce (noun) – temporary cessation/suspension (of hostilities); ceasefire, armistice.
- militant (noun) – extremist, radical, fanatic.
- Gaza Strip (proper noun) – simply Gaza, is a self-governing Palestinian territory surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Israel and Egypt.
- convulse (verb) – shake uncontrollably/violently.
- ultra-orthodox (adjective) – extremely/very conservative, traditional, observant, conformist.
- flak (noun) – strong criticism, censure, disapproval.
- conscription (noun) – compulsory enlistment for military service.
- muster (verb) – gather, bring together, assemble.
- come under (phrasal verb) – be subjected to.
- take a stand against (phrase) – contradict, challenge/deny, oppose.
- proportional representation (noun) – an electoral system in which parties gain seats in Parliament in proportion to the number of votes it received in an election.
- profile (noun) – personal description/detail (with psychological or behavioural characteristics, preferences, etc).
- take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, oppose, challenge/confront.
- war-torn (adjective) – (of a place) devastated, ruined, wrecked (by war).
- spurn (verb) – refuse, decline, reject/turn away.
- deride (verb) – ridicule, mock, make fun of/insult.
- perils (noun) – difficulties, dangers, risks.
- benefactor (noun) – patron, sponsor/advocate, supporter/promoter.
- mogul (noun) – magnate, tycoon, baron (an important/powerful (business) person).
- indict (verb) – charge with, accuse of, prosecute for.
- nudge (verb) – encourage, prompt, stimulate/coax.
- incumbent (noun) – a person who is holding an office or position; officer, office-holder, office-bearer.
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