The Hindu Editorial (pending divorce) – May 29, 2019

The politics of the United Kingdom has entered a chaotic, if not entirely dark, phase. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (pending divorce) – May 29, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (pending divorce) – May 29, 2019:

Brexit (noun) – a term used for the (supposed) departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Tory (noun) – a member/supporter of a Conservative Party in the UK; right-winger, reactionary, rightist.
chaotic (adjective) – confused, disrupted, messy/disorganized.
in the wake of (phrase) – aftermath, as a result of, as a consequence of.
in principle (phrase) – in general, in essence.
notion (noun) – idea, belief, conception.
transition period (noun) – a period in which things are changing from one state/condition to another.
consolidate (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, fortify.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
modality (noun) – a particular method or procedure.
fly (verb) – be successful.
concede (verb) – yield, give/cave in, surrender/capitulate.
bound (verb) – obliged, compelled, duty-bound.
bloc (noun) – group, association, partnership.
keep alive (phrasal verb) – keep going, continue, sustain.
the last straw (phrase) – when people are talking about repeated problems or issues that aren’t getting better, then the smallest thing happens, people finally lose their composure and explode. (Courtesy: BBC).
inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, unpreventable, certain.
at the cost of (phrase) – at the expense of, sacrifice, at the loss of.
landslide (adjective) – decisive, runaway (victory), overwhelming majority.
mint (verb) – create, make up, produce.
successor (noun) – heir, next-in-line, descendant.
reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
House of Commons (noun) – the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (“the House of Lords” is the upper house).
devise (verb) – form, formulate, create.
inflict on (verb) – impose, force, thrust.
psyche (noun) – soul/spirit, essential nature/persona, individuality.
Brussels (noun) – The headquarters of the European Union. Brussels is a metonym of the European Union.
sign off (phrasal verb) – conclude (an activity).
crystallise (verb) – become clear/definite, emerge, materialise.
referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
reverse (verb) – repeal, overthrow, change.
impulse (verb) – urge, instinct, need/compulsion.
liberal (international/world) order (noun) – it is based on the idea that liberal trade and free markets will contribute to global prosperity and peace. A strong support for free trade and an aversion to protectionism.