The Hindu Editorial (Spanish steps) – May 04, 2019

A convincing victory for the Socialist party (PSOE) in Spain’s general election on Sunday has dealt a blow to the prospect of a rightwing coalition with the far-right Vox. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Spanish steps) – May 04, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Spanish steps) – May 04, 2019:

deal a blow to (phrase) – to harm/upset someone or something.
prospect (noun) – potential, outlook, chance/expectation, view/thought.
far-right (adjective) – relating to the extreme right wing of a political party or group.
triumph (noun) – victory, win, success.
short of (phrase) – less than.
count on (phrasal verb) – rely on, , depend on, bank on.
issue-based (adjective) – based on particular problems than an overall ideology.
anti-capitalist (adjective) – left-wing, opposed to capitalism (private enterprise/private ownership).
nurture (verb) – encourage, promote, assist.
stem from (verb) – emerge from, originate from, emanate from.
liberal (adjective) – relating to Liberals or a Liberal Party especially (in the UK); radical, progressive, unorthodox.
remote (adjective) – unlikely, doubtful, improbable/implausible.
proclivity (noun) – liking, inclination, tendency/leaning.
cohabit (verb) – live together, live with, coexist.
go down (phrasal verb) – be successful, triumph, make an impression.
rank and file (phrase) – ordinary members.
secessionist (noun) – separatist, breakaway party, dissenting group.
Catalan (adjective) – relating to Catalonia region in northeastern Spain, its people, or its language.
referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
sedition (noun) – incitement (to riot/rebellion), agitation, trouble making/provocation.
string (noun) – series, succession, chain/sequence.
xenophobic (adjective) – prejudiced, intolerant, bigoted; hyper-nationalist, racist, jingoistic.
backlash (noun) – a strong negative reaction; adverse response, counteraction.
unfold (verb) – develop, happen, take place.
fragmentation (noun) – breaking, separation, disintegration.
erosion (noun) – destruction, deterioration, decline.
exaggerate (verb) – overstate, overemphasize, overstress; magnify/amplify.
bloc (noun) – alliance, association, federation, group/body (of countries).
brace (verb) – support, shore up/prop up, buttress.
manifest (adjective) – obvious, clear, apparent/evident.
populist (adjective) – relating to the politicians who claim that they are representing the common/ordinary people.
exemplify(verb) – typify, epitomize, represent/illustrate.
centrist (noun) – a person whose political opinions are not extreme, falling between those of liberals and conservatives.
extremist (noun) – radical, fanatical, militant.
hollow out (verb) – remove, empty, cut out.
middle ground (noun) – agreement, understanding, settlement.
pander to (verb) – indulge, gratify, fulfil/satisfy.
dearly (adverb) – very much/extremely; at great cost/at a high price.
perilous (adjective) – dangerous, risky, hazardous.
near (adjective) – almost, just about, nearly/virtually.
unambiguity (noun) – clarity, straightforwardness, transparency.
envy (noun) – desire, covetousness, jealousy, resentment.
elude (verb) – evade, avoid, get away from, dodge/escape.