The Hindu Editorial (Two States) – Aug 19, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Two States) – Aug 19, 2024:

import (noun) – importance, significance.
held past participle of hold (verb) – conduct, organize, arrange.
to the fullest extent of (phrase) – as much as permitted by.
extent (noun) – degree, range, level, scope.
statehood (noun) – the condition of being an independent country.
carve out (phrasal verb) – create, establish (something with effort).
Legislative Assembly (noun) – Assembly/Vidhan Sabha; a legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
curiously (adverb) – peculiarly, puzzlingly, mysteriously, surprisingly, unexpectedly.
due (adjective) – expected, anticipated, scheduled for.
go to (phrasal verb) – enter into a particular course of action.
cite (verb) – refer to, make reference to, mention, point to.
fall (verb) – occur, happen, take place, come about, appear.
emanate (verb) – emerge, spread out, stem, originate, flow, proceed, come out.
signal (noun) – indication, intimation, sign.
exercise (noun) – activity, work, operation.
durable (adjective) – substantial, lasting, continuing, persistent, stable.
reorganisation (noun) – alteration, rearrangement, reshuffle, restructuring.
enthusiasm (noun) – eagerness, zeal, energy/vigour, readiness, devotion, commitment.
electorate (noun) – all the people who entitled to vote in an election.
recurring (adjective) – recurrent, perpetual, frequent, repeated, periodical, cyclical.
insurgency (noun) – uprising, revolt, rebellion.
open the possibility (phrase) – something might happen; create opportunities/chances.
emergence (noun) – arrival, appearance, origination.
actor (noun) – participants (in an action).
demonstrably (adverb) – obviously clearly, certainly, evidently, undeniably.
fair (adjective) – honest, trustworthy, impartial, unbiased, non-partisan.
democracy (noun) – a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through fairly & freely elected representatives.
no less (phrase) used to highlight a surprisingly large thing; Just as, equally, as much/many as, not less.
go in for (phrasal verb) – take part in, enter a contest/competition.
change of guard (phrase) – It used to refer to a situation in which there is a (dramatic) change in which new people are replacing people (existing) in positions of importance.
dilute (verb) – weaken, reduce, impair, diminish, decrease, lessen, make dull.
discontent (noun) – disappointment, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, resentment, grievances, unhappiness, displeasure.
Agnipath (noun) – the Agnipath scheme is for recruitment of soldiers in the three branches of the armed forces, on a short-term basis. Under the scheme, youth between 17.5 to 21 years of age will be enrolled on an ‘All-India All-Class’ basis as soldiers for four years. These recruits, who will be known as ‘Agniveers’, will form a distinct rank bearing a distinct insignia (badge/ emblem) in the respective forces. They will not be eligible for any pensionary benefit under the scheme.
intense (adjective) – great, high, major, strong, deep.
interest (noun) – common concerns (in politics/business).
look to (verb) – regard, consider, think of, view, see.
anti-incumbency (noun) – a situation which is against elected officials currently in power; discontent against ruling government/ party in power.
disarray (noun) – disorder, confusion, chaos, disorganization, shambles.
coalition (noun) – alliance, association, union, bloc, partnership.
propel (verb) – push/move forwards, get moving, thrust, drive; motivate, catapult, precipitate, prompt, spur.
loosen (verb) – make less tight, reduce, lessen, weaken.
grip (noun) – control, stranglehold, domination (over something).
loosen your grip on something (phrase) – start to reduce your control on something.
a new lease of life (phrase) – an improved and energetic life after making something better than before.
hold (verb) – maintain, keep, occupy; comprise.
reversal (noun) – turnaround, change, swap, inversion.
influence (verb) – affect, have an effect on, exert influence on, control, determine, pressurize.
(high) stakes (noun) – (high-risk) competition, contest, battle, challenge.
added (adjective) – extra, more, additional, further.
edge (noun) – advantage, lead, superiority, dominance, the upper hand.