The Hindu Editorial (Pause and poise) – Nov 23, 2021

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The Hindu Editorial (Pause and poise) – Nov 23, 2021

The Congress reordered its house in Rajasthan by shuffling and expanding the Council of Ministers and enforcing a ‘one person, one post’ principle across its governmental and organisational wings. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Pause and poise) – Nov 23, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Pause and poise) – Nov 23, 2021:

pause (noun) – temporary stoppage, break, interval.
poise (noun) – balance, equilibrium; composure, self-control, presence of mind, assurance.
reshuffle (noun) – reorganization, restructuring, rearrangement, regrouping.
factionalism (noun) – it refers to conflict and infighting between small groups (factions) within a larger one, especially in politics.
reorder (verb) – rearrange, reorganize, restructure.
shuffle (verb) – mix, mix up, rearrange, reorganize.
enforce (verb) – impose, implement, execute.
wing (noun) – group.
feat (noun) – achievement, accomplishment, attainment, triumph.
besides (preposition/linking adverb) – in addition to, as well, apart from.
overdue (adjective) – pending, remaining, outstanding, delayed, belated.
swear (verb) – promise, vow, guarantee, give one’s word.
pro- (prefix) – supporting.
all but (phrase) – all except; nearly, almost.
geographical (adjective) – zonal, territorial.
imbalance (noun) – disparity, variation, disproportion, unevenness, lopsidedness.
unsustainable (adjective) – undefendable, unjustifiable, unacceptable, illogical, irrational.
under-represented (adjective) – provided with inadequate representation.
sideline (verb) – remove (from the centre of attention).
rebel (verb) – challenge, oppose, resist, defy.
unilateralism (noun) – a method of taking decisions individually without considering others.
take care of (phrase) – deal with, cope with, handle, manage, tackle.
anomaly (noun) – something different, abnormal, unusual; oddity, peculiarity, deviation, aberration, exception.
to a large/great extent (phrase) – substantially, largely.
equilibrium (noun) – balance, parity, equality, evenness.
nudge (noun) – push, prod, encouragement, prompt.
count (noun) – a point for consideration.
self-inflicted (adjective) – cause suffering to oneself (on his/her own).
on the eve of (phrase) – a period or day before an important event.
fighting (adjective) – tough, powerful, strong, robust.
astute (adjective) – shrewd, sharp, clever, acute.
interest group (noun) – a group of people with particular interests & ideas that tries to influence the government.
borne out past participle of bear out (phrasal verb) – confirm, validate, vindicate, justify/support (a claim); support the truth of something.
ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
lines (noun) – front, position.
reputation (noun) – name, character, standing, stature, status, position.
legacy (noun) – something received from a predecessor or from the past.
transition (noun) – change, transformation.
along with (phrase) – together with, accompanying.
rebellion (noun) – defiance, disobedience, dissent, nonconformity.
loyalist (noun) – supporter, admirer, champion.
promise (noun) – potential, ability, capability, capacity, potentiality.
the conservative (noun) – the traditionalist, the traditional, the conventional, the orthodox.
impatience (noun) – hunger, keenness; restlessness, agitation; disgruntlement, frustration.
shrewdness (noun) – astuteness, cleverness, smartness.
veteran (noun) – (long-serving) expert, seasoned, mature, established/experienced (person in an area of activity).
productive (adjective) – useful, valuable, effective, beneficial, helpful.
compact (noun) – agreement, contract, deal, settlement.