The Hindu Editorial (​​​​​Sent messages) – Apr 25, 2025

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The Hindu Editorial (Sent messages) – Apr 25, 2025:

1. in concert with (phrase) – together, jointly, in collaboration, in cooperation.
2. isolate (verb) – identify, pick out, point out, pin down, weed out.
3. ​in the aftermath of (phrase) – as a consequence of, as a result of, in the wake of, following.
4. aftermath (noun) – consequences, after-effects, repercussions; outcome.
5. gruesome (adjective) – horrible, awful, terrible, horrific, frightful, dreadful.
6. emanate (verb) – originate from, derive from, arise from, stem from, come from.
7. heinous (adjective) – extremely bad & evil, shocking, horrible, wicked.
8. in cold blood (phrase) – ruthlessly; in a cruel way.
9. sought past tense of seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
10. undermine (verb) – weaken, subvert, sabotage, damage.
11. plurality (noun) – a large number of people (coexist in a community).
12. stand for (phrasal verb) – support, back, endorse, advocate, champion, uphold, defend, stand up for.
13. hapless (adjective) – unfortunate, unlucky, ill-fated, jinxed, cursed, doomed.
14. grievously (adverb) – severely, seriously, heinously, shockingly, dreadfully.
15. livelihood (noun) – means of making a living with the basic necessities (food, water, shelter, and clothing); means of support, subsistence, source of income.
16. unarmed (adjective) – defenceless, without arms/weapons, weaponless, open to attack.
17. perception (noun) – understanding, thought, belief, opinion, discernment, interpretation.
18. normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
19. tumultuous (adjective) – stormy, turbulent, volatile; roller-coaster, out of control, confused, unrestrained.
20. following (preposition) – after, subsequent to, in the wake of, as a result of, ensuing.
21. abrogation (noun) – abolition, repeal, cancellation (of a law/agreement).
22. by-product (noun) – side effect, consequence, fall out, ramification, aftermath, after-effect, repercussion.
23. possibility (noun) – chance, likelihood, probability.
24. recur (verb) – happen again, reoccur, return reappear; come back (again), be repeated, flare up.
25. keep in mind (phrase) – to remember something and take it into consideration; take into account, consider, heed, not to forget.
26. mitigation (noun) – moderation, reduction, decrease, eradication.
27. send a message (phrase) – make an important statement (directly/indirectly).
28. diplomatic (adjective) – tactful, sensitive, subtle, delicate; consular, foreign-policy.
29. measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
30. arsenal (noun) – a range of resources (or weaponry) ready for a particular use; collection, range, battery, line-up, array.
31. radicalised (adjective) – following radical (extreme) ways, particularly in politics (& society).
32. element (noun) – a group of people of a particular type within a larger group.
33. covert (adjective) – confidential, secret, unrevealed, undisclosed, hidden; underground, undercover, surreptitious, stealthy, conspiratorial.
34. as it turns out (phrase) – as it is, as it stands.
35. mere (adjective) – just, only.
36. absence (noun) – nonexistence, lack, deficiency.
37. spectacular (adjective) – striking, noticeable, conspicuous, visible.
38. relative (adjective) – not absolute; some, reasonable, considerable, a fair degree of.
39. militancy (noun) – extremist, radical, sectarian group.
40. uneasy (adjective) – tense, worried, anxious, nervous, fearful, alarmed, nervy, fraught, awkward, uncomfortable, difficult, troubled, embarrassed.
41. reflect (verb) – indicate, show, reveal, exhibit, manifest, represent, display, demonstrate.
42. sporadic (adjective) – regular, periodical, recurrent, repeated, cyclical, occasional, infrequent, periodic .
43. migrant (noun) – a person who moves from one region to another – either within a country or across national borders in order to find work or better living conditions.
44. forces (noun) – troops; armed forces, soldiers.
45. hitherto (adverb) – until now, up to this point, so far, thus far, to date.
46. bereft of (adjective) – deprived of, stripped of; lacking, deficient in.
47. curb (noun) – restriction, restraint, control, limitation.
48. outlet (noun) – means of expression (emotions), avenue, channel.
49. governance (noun) – administration, regime, government.
50. citizenry (noun) – people, citizens, the public, electors, voters.
51. conduct (noun) – management, handling, running, organization.
52. mandated (verb) – instructed, directed, ordered, required, made mandatory.
53. expression (noun) – utterance, revelation, pronouncement.
54. voice (noun) – opinion, view, say; influential power; expressed opinion, view, or vote.
55. valley (noun) – a low area between hills or mountains typically with a river running through it.
56. stretch (noun) – a mild exaggeration beyond the truth or what is likely the case.
57. empower (verb) – authorize, accredit, allow, permit, entitle.
58. statehood (noun) – the condition of being an independent state.
59. assert (verb) – to state, insist, uphold, stand up for confidently and forcefully.
60. cohesion (noun) – unity, togetherness, solidarity, coherence.
61. serene (adjective) – cool, calm & composed, tranquil, peaceful, poised, untroubled, undisturbed, relaxed, at ease.

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