The Hindu Editorial (The General in trouble) – Dec 18, 2019

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1. hand down (phrasal verb) – announce a judgement/sentence formally.
2. perhaps (adverb) – maybe, it could be, possibly.
3. consequential (adjective) – important, significant, major.
4. coup (noun) – a sudden and violent regime change, seizure of power, (illegal) takeover of power.
5. treason (noun) – also called as high treason; disloyalty, betrayal, lèse-majesté, faithlessness; betraying one’s country particularly by trying to overthrow the government.
6. purge (noun) – removal, dismissal, sacking, ousting.
7. subvert (verb) – undermine, weaken, impair, damage.
8. uphold (verb) – justify, vindicate, validate.
9. presidential pardon (noun) – Presidents can pardon people accused/convicted of violating (federal) law. The president’s decision is final and not subject to review or appeal. Presidents can pardon for any reason. (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
10. setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue.
11. restrain (verb) – prevent, stop, hold back.
12. prosecution (noun) – legal action/trail, legal proceeding, litigation.
13. come to one’ rescue (phrase) – to save someone from danger/difficulty.
14. dynamics (noun) – basic/fundamental cause or force which triggers change within a system.
15. hold sway (phrase) – hold power, rule, be most powerful.
16. stand up to (phrasal verb) – defy, confront, resist/challenge.
17. the establishment (noun) – the powers that be, the authorities, the regime (exercising power and influence).
18. cut (verb) – reduce, decrease, lessen.
19. nexus (noun) – connection, link.
20. all-powerful (adjective) – supreme, most high; having complete power.
21. strike a blow against (phrase) – do something in opposition to.
22. deterrent (noun) – restraint, discouragement, dissuasion.
23. intervention (noun) – meddling, (unwarranted) interference.
24. affairs (noun) – matters of public interest and importance.
25. equilibrium (noun) – balance, symmetry, parity/equality.
26. seize the moment/day (phrase) – to make the most of today (present moment); to take full advantage (of opportunities).
27. up to (phrase) – choice of, responsibility of.
28. hold someone accountable for (phrase) – to blame someone on something (done wrongly).
29. men in uniform (noun) – it refers to the traditional military, police, fire-fighter etc.
30. primacy (noun) – greater importance, priority, preference.

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