The Hindu Editorial (Sudan on the brink) – Jun 07, 2019
When Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir was toppled on April 11 after a months-long popular uprising, the generals had two options before them. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Sudan on the brink) – Jun 07, 2019.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Sudan on the brink) – Jun 07, 2019:
- on the brink (of) (phrase) – on the edge/verge of difficult/dangerous situation; at a crucial or critical point.
- climb down (phrasal verb) – withdraw/retreat; back down, back-pedal, change one’s mind.
- topple (verb) – overthrow, oust, unseat.
- uprising (noun) – insurgency, revolution, rebellion.
- ouster (noun) – dismissal, expulsion, overthrow/removal.
- coup (noun) – seizure of power, deposition; rebellion.
- reinstall (verb) – reintroduce, re-establish, bring back.
- helm (noun) – responsible, in authority, in charge.
- set the stage for (phrase) – prepare the circumstances for beginning of something.
- prolonged (adjective) – continuous/ongoing, steady, uninterrupted.
- showdown (noun) – confrontation, face-off, clash.
- transitional (adjective) – interim, temporary, provisional.
- take over (phrasal verb) – take control of, assume control of, take charge of.
- sit-in (noun) – a method of protest in which people gather in a (public) place and remain there protesting continuously until their demands are fulfilled.
- unleash (verb) – let loose, release, set free.
- notorious (adjective) – infamous, ill-famed, with a bad reputation.
- atrocity (noun) – act of barbarity/brutality, cruelty, inhumanity.
- impoverished (adjective) – poor/poverty-stricken, weakened, exhausted.
- give up (phrasal verb) – forgo, abandon, stop trying.
- upturn (verb) – overturn, turn over, turn something upside down.
- condemn (verb) – criticize, censure, denounce.
- impunity (noun) – immunity, exemption/freedom from punishment, special treatment.
- murderous (adjective) – brutal, violent, savage/cruel.
- pay heed to (phrase) – pay attention to, take notice of, take into account.
- hold someone responsible for (phrase) – blame someone for something.
- massacre (noun) – carnage, mass murder, mass killing.
- accountable (adjective) – answerable, responsible.
- bloodshed (noun) – killing, carnage, massacre.
- defiant (adjective) – aggressive, belligerent, bellicose/combative.
- oppressive (adjective) – domineering, heavy-handed, harsh/ruthless, autocratic.
- wiser (comparative adjective of wise) – intelligent, clever, knowledgeable.
- facilitate (verb) – make easier, clear the way for, assist/help.
- orderly (adjective) – methodical, systematic, peaceful.
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