The Hindu Editorial (Netanyahu’s Israel) – Apr 12, 2019
The April 9 parliamentary elections in Israel have underscored the structural shift in the country’s democracy — the right wing reigns supreme. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Netanyahu’s Israel) – Apr 12, 2019.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Netanyahu’s Israel) – Apr 12, 2019:
- clinch (verb) – win, be the winner of, be victorious in.
- underscore (verb) – emphasize, highlight, underline.
- reign (verb) – rule, govern, be in power/hold sway.
- allegation (noun) – charge/claim, accusation; complaint.
- indictment (noun) – a formal accusation, charge, allegation of a serious crime.
- scare (noun) – fright, shock, turn.
- markedly (adverb) – apparently, noticeably, significantly.
- orthodox (adjective) – comply with the traditional and established beliefs, principles, practices, especially in religion; conservative, traditional.
- centrist (adjective) – relating to a type of politics with moderate views.
- backing (noun) – support, help, assistance/aid.
- contentious (adjective) – controversial, disputable, debatable.
- ultra-nationalist (adjective) – relating to a person with extreme nationalism.
- drum up (phrasal verb) – gather, collect, obtain.
- fringe (adjective) – the outer/marginal part (of a group).
- watch (noun) – period, stint, spell.
- annex (verb) – add, join, seize.
- sovereignty (noun) – supremacy, hegemony, domination, influence/control.
- exploit (verb) – utilize, use, capitalize on.
- credit with (verb) – be recognized as, be held responsible for, ascribe to (an achievement).
- coup (noun) – seizure of power, deposition; rebellion.
- zionist (noun) – a supporter of zionism (it means the national movement for the return of the Jewish people to their homeland and the resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel.
- deepen (verb) – increase, grow, strengthen.
- de facto (adjective) – Latin, literally ‘of/by/from fact’; actual, existing, effective.
- apartheid (noun) – prejudice, bias, bigotry/inequity (racial segregation).
- status quo (noun) – the present situation, the current state, the existing state of affairs.
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