The Hindu Editorial (Saffron error) – Apr 20, 2019

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1. candidacy (noun) – candidate-ship.
2. stand out (phrasal verb) – be noticeable, be visible, be obvious.
3. exceptionally (adverb) – extraordinarily, unexpectedly, unusually.
4. arraign (verb) – to bring a person before a court of law to answer a charge against him/her; accuse of, charge with, prosecute.
5. conspirator (noun) – conspirer, plotter/schemer, intriguer.
6. underscore (verb) – emphasize, highlight, underline.
7. credentials (noun) – achievements, capability, accomplishments.
8. obvious (adjective) – clear, evident, apparent/manifest.
9. totemic (adjective) – inherited, familial, affiliated/congenital.
10. bolster (verb) – strengthen, support, reinforce/buttress.
11. narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal/ account.
12. fringe (noun) – the outer/marginal part (of a group).
13. backing (noun) – support, help, assistance/aid.
14. conviction (noun) – declaration/pronouncement of guilt, sentence, judgement.
15. lose no (or little) time (phrase) – be quick, hurry up, speed up.
16. to no one’s surprise (phrase) – as expected, expectedly.
17. embarrass (verb) – humiliate, demean, dishonour/distress.
18. allegation (noun) – charge, accusation; indictment.
19. martyr (verb) – kill, put to death (on account of one’s beliefs).
20. entail (verb) – cause, result in, produce.
21. pendency (noun) – dependency, something pending; something remaining undecided.
22. vindictive (adjective) – vengeful, revengeful, avenging/unforgiving.
23. opponent (noun) – rival, adversary, the opposition.
24. slap (verb) – impose, put on, add.
25. tortuous (adjective) – complicated, complex/confusing, lengthy.
26. prosecution (noun) – legal action, legal proceeding, litigation.
27. kick in (phrasal verb) – come into effect.
28. rule out (phrasal verb) – exclude, eliminate, reject.
29. competent (adjective) – suitable, appropriate; proficient.
30. norm (noun) – standard, usual, the rule.

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