The Hindu Editorial (The Bhutan vote) – Oct 16, 2018

The results of Bhutan’s general election will have significant repercussions for South Asia.  For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (The Bhutan vote) – Oct 16, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (The Bhutan vote) – Oct 16, 2018:

1. repercussion (noun) – consequence, result/outcome, aftermath.
2. ousting (noun) – removal from the office, overthrowing, unseating.
3. incumbent (adjective) – current, existing, present.
4. fray (noun) – battle, fight, conflict.
5. neophyte (noun) – beginner, learner, novice.
6. on the other hand (phrase) – as an alternative, as another option/substitute.
7. throw up (phrasal verb) – produce something.
8. glaring (adjective) – obvious, flagrant, blatant.
9. queue up (phrasal verb) – be (very) interested to do something.
10. personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
11. swing (verb) – change, alter, shift.
12. disquiet (verb) – upset, disturb, unnerve/unsettle.
13. polarise (verb) – separate into two opposing groups.
14. prosperous (adjective) – prospering/ burgeoning, successful, strong.
15. discontent (noun) – dissatisfaction, disaffection, frustration.
16. Gross National Happiness (GNH) (noun) – a new approach by the government of Bhutan to development, which measures prosperity through a set of formal, guiding,principles through which Bhutan people are navigating their path towards a sustainable and equitable society.
17. quotient (noun) – answer, solution, calculation.
18. accord (verb) – give, grant, present/agree.
19. customary (adjective) – usual, normal, ordinary.
20. influence (noun) – power, control, authority.
21. predecessor (noun) – ancestor, forefather, antecedent.
22. bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
23. motto (noun) – saying/phrase, slogan, catchphrase.
24. sovereignty (noun) – autonomy, independence, self-government/self-rule.
25. self-sufficiency (noun) – self-reliance, self-support, self-sustenance.
26. standoff (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, impasse.
27. plateau (noun) – an area of highland, high plain; flat terrain that is raised significantly above the surrounding area.
28. mainstay (noun) – backbone, cornerstone, strength.
29. lose no time (phrase) – move quickly, go fast, hasten/speed.
30. consolidate (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, fortify.
31. in the saddle (phrase) – in charge, responsible, in authority.

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