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The Hindu Editorial (Power to the people) – Dec 07, 2023

The Hindu Editorial (Power to the people) – Dec 07, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Power to the people) – Dec 07, 2023:

  1. potentially (adverb) – likely, probably, presumably, maybe, doubtlessly.
  2. rewarding (adjective) – satisfying, gratifying, pleasing, fulfilling, beneficial, advantageous.
  3. traverse (verb) – travel across, travel over, travel through, go across, extend over, pass over, pass through, negotiate, navigate. 
  4. restrain (verb) – prevent, restrict, control, hinder, obstruct.
  5. ideological (adjective) – relating to a system of ideas or a set of beliefs (ideology).
  6. harnesses (noun) – straps that are used for restraining something; restraining equipment, tools, trappings.
  7. fire up (phrasal verb) – ​to make somebody to feel excited, enthusiastic or interested in something; inspire, arouse, excite (feelings and passions).
  8. endow with (verb) – present with, grant to, give to, vest in.
  9. turn out (phrasal verb) – happen, occur, transpire, emerge, come about, prove to be the case.
  10. leave the past behind (phrase) – to forget about what has happened in the past and make a change from it.
  11. leave behind (phrasal verb) – forget, shed, get away from, forsake, disown, give up, quit, renounce.
  12. affiliated (adjective) – (officially) attached or connected to an organization.
  13. rise (noun) – growth, advance, advancement, elevation.
  14. perhaps (adverb) – maybe, possibly, probably, conceivably, it is possible (that).
  15. threat (noun) – danger, risk, peril, trouble, problem; source of fear.
  16. pose (verb) – cause (a trouble, problem or danger); constitute, present, produce, create.
  17. chair (noun) – a symbolic representation of the post of a chief minister (the elected head of government of a state). 
  18. sense (verb) – realize, recognize, observe, discern, come to know, become aware of.
  19. early on (phrase) – at or during an early point/stage.
  20. outgoing (adjective) – departing, retiring, leaving.
  21. land up (phrasal verb) – reach a place/situation.
  22. sensational (adjective) – shocking, newsworthy, important.
  23. break (verb) – interrupt, disturb, obstruct, interfere with.
  24. momentum (noun) – the increase in the rate of growth of something; strength, impetus.
  25. relentless (adverb) – continuous, constant, steady, non-stop, lasting, unflagging, persistent.
  26. campaign (noun) – canvassing, electioneering, an act of soliciting (asking for/requesting) votes; an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group.
  27. endear (verb) – inspire, attract, cherish, charm.
  28. expanding (adjective) – increasing, broadening, extensive. 
  29. segment (noun) – part, section.
  30. rapport (noun) – close relationship, bond, link, affinity, compatibility.
  31. galvanise (verb) – to cause someone to take action by exciting or shocking them; stimulate, encourage, inspire, stir, arouse, prompt, shock/stun.
  32. fall in line (phrase) – obey, follow, adhere to, abide by, conform to/with, agree on.
  33. motif (noun) – theme, concept, idea, motive, topic/subject.
  34. indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually.
  35. coalition (noun) – alliance, partnership, union, bloc.
  36. justifiably (adverb) – agreeably, fairly, honestly, logically, understandably, reasonably, obviously, comprehensibly.
  37. aggrieve (verb) – disgruntle, dissatisfy, be unhappy, be upset, be annoyed, disappoint.
  38. aggrieved (adjective) – disgruntled, dissatisfied, unhappy, upset, annoyed, disappointed.
  39. entrant (noun) – new member, newcomer.
  40. come (out) on top (phrase) – If a person comes out on top, he/she is more successful than the others that he/she has been competing with.
  41. legislature (noun) – law-making body or governing body; parliament, congress, council, assembly.
  42. the legislature (noun) – the House; a deliberative body of persons, usually elective, who are empowered to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state. India follows a bicameral (two chambers/parts) system at both the centre and state level.
  43. mobilisation (noun) – the act of bringing forces/people/resources together for a particular cause.
  44. accommodate (verb) – oblige, do someone a favour/service, do someone a good turn, lend a hand to, meet the needs/wants of; satisfy, gratify.
  45. social justice (noun) – the equal access to wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. 
  46. plank (noun) – a fundamental point.
  47. besides (preposition) – apart from, other than, barring, excluding.
  48. slim (adjective) – slight, small, marginal, negligible, minimal.
  49. make clear (phrase) – explain, clarify, elucidate.
  50. embellish (verb) – elaborate, enhance, expand on, enrich, brighten up.
  51. array (noun) – collection, range, variety, mixture, raft, line-up.
  52. welfare (noun) – (noun) – a government program that provides (financial) assistance to individuals and families in need; social security, government/state benefit, public assistance.
  53. governance (noun) – the act of governing something; administration.
  54. ripple effect/domino effect/knock-on effect (noun) – an event (or a process/action) that causes several other events to happen indirectly one after the other; secondary/indirect effect, consequence/implication, chain of events.
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