The Hindu Editorial (Ordinary men) – Oct 12, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (Ordinary men) – Oct 12, 2022:

be all things to all people (phrase) – If you try to be all things to all people, you make an effort to do things that will make happy everyone.
footprint (noun) – impression, effect, impact; the area taken control by someone/something.
cradle (noun) – place of origin.
seek (verb) – try to obtain, aim, attempt.
capitalise on (verb) – take advantage of, make the most of, cash in on, exploit, benefit from.
eye (verb) – look at (with interest), see, observe, view, keep watch on, keep an eye on.
down to the wire (phrase) – relating to a situation whose result is unpredictable till the very last moment.
due (adjective) – expected, anticipated, scheduled for.
supremo (noun) – very important person, leading light (with great authority).
in the hope of (phrase) – with the interest/desire of; with the expectation of.
anti-incumbency (noun) – a situation which is against elected officials currently in power; discontent against ruling government/ party in power.
sauce (noun) – something that is more interesting and exciting.
dish out (phrasal verb) – dispense or provide casually.
generously (adverb) – largely, amply, abundantly.
palatable (adjective) – acceptable, satisfactory, pleasing, agreeable.
all this while (phrase) – during this time.
catalogue (noun) – a series of things; a total list of items.
pilgrimage (noun) – religious journey, holy expedition, excursion.
label (verb) – term, call, name, identify, classify.
wear one’s (heart) on one’s sleeve (phrase) – make one’s feelings/activities apparent.
credentials (noun) – identities, qualities; achievement, experience, knowledge.
find oneself (phrase) – to realize and accept what you are really like and what you want to do in life; accept one’s situation.
on the back foot (phrase) – in a defensive position, off balance, at a disadvantage.
pledge (verb) – promise, undertake, vow, commit, assure, agree, guarantee.
disown (verb) – abandon, denounce, deny, reject.
marching order (noun) – an order to leave a place, a job, etc.
expulsion (noun) – removal, elimination, rejection, ejection.
the Council of Ministers (noun) – the supreme executive organ in a government. The term is usually equivalent to the word “cabinet”.
in contrast with (phrase) – as against, as an alternative to, as opposed to.
backing (noun) – protection, guidance, support.
therein (adverb) – in that respect.
lie (verb) – be present, exist.
fashion (verb) – build, make, create, construct, form, shape, forge.
governance (noun) – the act of governing something; administration.
transparency (noun) – clarity, straightforwardness, openness, honesty, unambiguity.
accountability (noun) – responsibility, liability, answerability.
devoid of (adjective) – without, lacking, deprived of.
structure (noun) – system, scheme, plan, framework.
all-embracing (adjective) – complete, comprehensive, thorough, all-inclusive.
welfarism (noun) – the principles/policies of a welfare state.
entice (verb) – attract, win, capture, obtain, lure, invite.
ideology (noun) – a system of belief, set of principles.
unravel (verb) – fall apart, fail, collapse, go wrong.
potency (noun) – strength, efficacy, powerfulness, vigour, spirit.
capacity (noun) – potentiality, capability, potential, ability.
central agencies (plural noun) – the central agencies are organizations in the executive branch that co-ordinate the activities of, and provide guidance to the operating ministries and agencies; e.g. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Income Tax Department (IT) and etc.
methodically (adverb) – systematically.
corner (verb) – gain control of, gain dominance of, take over, control, dominate.
brazen (it) out (phrasal verb) – to act or behave confidently & shamelessly (even after doing something wrong & also by not admitting that); put a bold face on it, be defiant, be unashamed.
barb (noun) – an intentionally painful remark/comment; insult, sneer, jibe, cutting remark, affront, rebuff.
shake (verb) – upset, distress, disturb, unsettle.
sustainable (adjective) – defensible, justifiable, defendable, supportable, acceptable.
radical (adjective) – revolutionary, progressive, forward-looking, reforming, liberal.
divisive (adjective) – alienating/isolating, disharmonious, discordant.
falter (verb) – oscillate, fluctuate, change one’s mind, be undecided, be irresolute.
shaky (adjective) – faltering, unsteady, uncertain, unreliable, untrustworthy, questionable, dubious, doubtful, tenuous, unsubstantial, weak, undependable, unsupported.
subservience (noun) – conformity, submission, compliance, obedience.
brazen (adjective) – blatant/flagrant; bold and shameless; unashamed, unabashed, unembarrassed.
resistance (noun) – opposition, defiant; refusal to accept, unwillingness to accept.
scrutiny (noun) – examination, inspection, investigation.