The Hindu Editorial (Time to unlock) – Aug 04, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Time to unlock) – Aug 04, 2020:

unlock (verb) – free (from restrictions); undo.
statehood (noun) – the condition of being an independent state.
normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
detention (noun) – custody, house arrest, restraint; imprisonment, confinement, incarceration.
deprive of (verb) – dispossess, strip of, deny, prevent from having.
restrain (verb) – control, restrict, limit.
flat out (phrase) – without hesitation, as hard as possible, vigorously.
ailing (adjective) – ill, unwell, not well, sick, in bad/poor health.
detain (verb) – restrain, (house) arrest, confine.
move (noun) – action, activity, measure.
strident (adjective) – in an excessively forceful way; high-pitched, loud & harsh.
wisdom (noun) – understanding, common sense, insight/foresight, judgement/discernment.
refurbish (verb) – modernize, improve, recondition, revamp.
muscular (adjective) – strong, powerful, potent.
nationalism (noun) – it refers to a system (with narrow set of ideas) created by a group of people who believe their nation is superior to all others. It is also a perception of national superiority and an orientation toward national dominance- called as chauvinism (excessive nationalism).
dubious (noun) – suspicious, questionable, doubtful.
legislative (adjective) – governmental, parliamentary, law-making, policy-making.
cast a shadow on (phrase) – spoil, diminish, let down.
standing (noun) – position, good reputation, status.
constitutional democracy (noun) – a system of government based on popular sovereignty in which the structures, powers, and limits of government are set forth in a constitution.
judiciary (noun) – a branch of government in which judicial power is vested.
alacrity (noun) – readiness, eagerness, willingness.
in fact (phrase) – actually, really, in truth.
privilege (verb) – give a special advantage.
the executive (noun) – a branch of government which enforces the law as written by the legislature and interpreted by the judiciary; government.
scholar (noun) – academic, intellectual, expert/pundit, learned person.
aggression (noun) – hostility, belligerence, combativeness, warmongering, hawkishness.
spirit (noun) – ethos/ethics, beliefs, principles, standards.
federalism/federal framework/system (noun) – a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
mainstream (adjective) – accepted, established, recognized (as normal or conventional).
reportedly (adverb) – supposedly, seemingly, apparently, allegedly.
undertake (verb) – give an assurance, commit oneself, bind oneself, guarantee.
stay away from (phrasal verb) – avoid, skip, to not get involved in.
sustainable (adjective) – acceptable, reasonable, sensible, legitimate, well founded.
uphold (verb) – support, confirm, justify; maintain, nurture, strengthen.
wise (adjective) – sensible, prudent, rational/logical, well advised, well thought out.
healing (noun) – mitigation, alleviation, comfort.