The Hindu Editorial (Not losing in defeat) – May 28, 2019
Seldom does someone on the losing side have so much to be satisfied about in defeat as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Not losing in defeat) – May 28, 2019.
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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Not losing in defeat) – May 28, 2019:
- seldom (adverb) – hardly, rarely, almost never.
- drubbing (noun) – defeat, rout/loss; thrashing/beating.
- takeaway (noun) – a key point/idea/fact.
- stave off (verb) – avert, prevent, avoid.
- prospect (noun) – chance, possibility, probability/likeliness.
- requisite (adjective) – necessary, required, prerequisite/essential.
- upshot (noun) – result, consequence, outcome/effect.
- legacy (noun) – footprint, effect/outcome (something received from a predecessor or from the past).
- wean away (phrasal verb) – to detach, disconnect, separate someone from depending on something.
- fence-sitter (noun) – someone who be neutral on something.
- ally (noun) – partner, colleague, associate.
- strike a deal (phrase) – to come to an agreement.
- faction (noun) – group, division, section/side.
- ensuing (adjective) – following, coming up next, cropping up (after as a result).
- litigation (noun) – legal process, legal proceeding, legal action.
- haul (noun) – (of election) the number of seats won by someone.
- defection (noun) – desertion, absconding, decamping.
- proxy (noun) – deputy, representative, substitute.
- antipathy (noun) – hostility, aversion, opposition.
- contend with (phrase verb) – cope with, face/confront, grapple/deal with.
- anti-incumbency (noun) – a situation which is against elected officials currently in power; discontent against ruling government/ party in power.
- propel (verb) – drive, prompt, impel.
- arch-rival (noun) – adversary, opponent, nemesis.
- honour (noun) – privilege/pleasure, satisfaction, compliment.
- landslide (noun) – decisive, runaway (victory), overwhelming majority.
- objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
- undoubted (adjective) – unquestioned, undisputed, unequivocal.
- dislodge (verb) – remove, unseat, oust (from a post of power/authority).
- helm (noun) – in charge, in control, in authority.
- stellar (adjective) – exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable.
- hustings (noun) – election platform/campaign.
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