The Hindu Editorial (Reverse the hostility) – Mar 21, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Reverse the hostility) – Mar 21, 2023:

reverse (verb) – change, alter, undo, set aside, overthrow.
hostility (noun) – opposition, conflict, resentment, enmity, aversion, antipathy.
confrontation (noun) – clash, fight, conflict, tussle, skirmish.
non-partisan (adjective) – neutral, impartial, unbiased.
adversarial (adjective) – involving conflict or opposition.
inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, unpreventable, inescapable, certain, sure to happen.
in a way (phrase) – to a certain extent/degree/level.
difference of opinion (phrase) – disagreement, quarrel, dispute, opposition, disapproval.
contentious (adjective) – controversial, argumentative, quarrelsome.
bring to the fore (phrase) – to become obvious, to become visible, to become noticeable (to public attention); bring into a position of importance; (bring) into a prominent position.
flourish (verb) – do well, succeed, thrive, prosper.
reconciliation (noun) – restoration of friendly relations, restoration of harmony, agreement, compromise, understanding, peace, an end to hostilities; conciliation, pacification, appeasement.
legislative (adjective) – relating to a legislature; law-making (body), parliamentary, policy-making, administrative.
result in (phrasal verb) – cause, lead to, bring on, bring about, give rise to.
following (conjunction) – as a result of.
lack (noun) – absence, non-existence, unavailability.
discourse (noun) – discussion, conversation, communication, expression.
difference (noun) – difference of opinion, disagreement, dispute, quarrel.
public import (noun) – importance/significance (to the public).
import (noun) – importance, significance, seriousness, substance.
speak of (phrasal verb) – act as evidence for something.
poorly (adverb) – badly, awfully, terribly.
conduct (noun) – behaviour, performance, actions.
hold true (phrase) – remain true, remain valid, to be applicable, to be valid.
business (noun) – function, task, duty, responsibility, affair.
standstill (noun) – deadlock, impasse, stalemate/stand-off.
come to a standstill (phrase) – to slow down and stop/halt completely.
deterioration (noun) – worsening, decline, collapse, degradation, breakdown.
coalition (noun) – alliance, association, union, partnership.
disallow (verb) – reject, refuse, dismiss, say no to.
rule 50 (noun) – it deals with “speaker’s consent necessary to make motions-motions for Adjournment on a Matter of Public Importance”. Subject to the provisions of these Rules, a motion for an adjournment of the business of the Assembly for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance may be made with the consent of the Speaker.
full-blown (adjective) – fully developed, full-scale, full-blooded, fully-fledged, complete, thorough.
ruckus (noun) – disturbance, uproar, clamour, furore, commotion, outcry.
behove (verb) – be appropriate for, be expected of, be advisable for, be sensible for, be wise for. (ill behoves means it is appropriate or suitable; it befits/suits).
resort to (verb) – turn to, fall back on, make use of, adapt, employ.
parody (verb) – imitate, make fun of, satirize, mimic.
proceeding (noun) – course of action, operation, process, procedure.
unparliamentary (adjective) – against the rules or norms or procedures of parliament.
the Chair (noun) – the Speaker in a legislative assembly.
hold (verb) – have, occupy, be in a position/job.
onus (noun) – responsibility, duty, liability, obligation, burden.
front (noun) – an organized political group.
privilege (noun) – advantage, right, benefit, prerogative, entitlement.
pressing (adjective) – urgent, critical, crucial, important.
deepen (verb) – increase, intensify.
grievance (noun) – complaint, protestation, protest, criticism, problem, objection.
merit (noun) – strong point.
strike a (conciliatory ) note (phrase) – have a (pacifying) point of view.
expunge (verb) – erase, remove, delete, cancel, eliminate completely.
uphold (verb) – confirm, endorse/approve, vindicate/validate.
move (verb) – propose for discussion legislative assembly; suggest, recommend, propose, put forward.
cue (noun) – signal, sign, indication.
dialogue (noun) – discussions, talks, consultation, deliberation.
lead to (verb) – cause, bring on, bring about, result in.
reversal (noun) – changing, undoing, overthrowing, overriding, cancellation.
vituperative (adjective) – abusive, bitter, belittling, diminishing.
resumption (noun) – reopening, restarting, recommencement.
bellwether (noun) – a trendsetter; an indicator of future trends.
ecologically (adverb) – environmentally.
fragile (adjective) – vulnerable, risky, unreliable, insecure.
balance (noun) – stability, equilibrium, steadiness, even distribution.
ecological (adjective) – relating to the branch of biology which studies the interactions among organisms and their environment.
sustainability (noun) – stability, reliability, longevity, constancy.
sustainability (noun) – the integration of environmental health, social equity and economic vitality in order to create thriving, healthy, diverse and resilient communities for this generation and generations to come.
exemplify (verb) – clarify, represent, illustrate (as an example).
go a long way (phrase) – will be very successful; to be very helpful/useful (to achieve success).
keep someone on their toes (phrase) – to remain alert and ready to deal with anything might happen.
by extension (phrase) – after all, as, as a matter of fact, as if, as much as anything, because, besides.
call (noun) – appeal, request, demand.
course (noun) – path, way, direction.
normalisation (noun) – the process of bringing something back to a normal condition.