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The Hindu Editorial (Unconscionable switch) – Jun 08, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Unconscionable switch) – Jun 08, 2019

Telangana Assembly Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy’s decision to endorse the merger of a 12-member group of legislators… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Unconscionable switch) – Jun 08, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Unconscionable switch) – Jun 08, 2019:

  1. unconscionable (adjective) – unethical, immoral, indefensible.
  2. switch (noun) – change, move, shift.
  3. defection (noun) – desertion, absconding, decamping.
  4. endorse (verb) – support, uphold, approve.
  5. constitute (verb) – compose, form, make up/account for.
  6. requisite (adjective) – necessary, needed, required.
  7. orchestrate (verb) – organize/arrange (secretively), mastermind, choreograph/engineer.
  8. decimation (noun) – the destruction of a large proportion of a group.
  9. bode well (verb) – augur, presage, portend (something, a good outcome).
  10. fold (noun) – group, community, company.
  11. check (noun) – control, break, constraint.
  12. stringent (adjective) – strict/stern, severe, tough/rigorous.
  13. Anti-defection law (noun) – The 10th Schedule to the Constitution, popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law,’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment in 1985. The grounds of disqualification are specified in Paragraph 2 of the 10th Schedule. A member would incur a disqualification under paragraph 2 (1) (a) when he “voluntarily gives up his membership of a party” and under 2 (1) (b) when he/she votes (or abstains from voting) contrary to the directive issued by the party. (Courtesy: The Hindu).
  14. devoid of (adjective) – lacking, without, free of/free from.
  15. disturbing (adjective) – worrying, disconcerting, unsettling.
  16. ideological (adjective) – dogmatic, doctrinal.
  17. programmatic (adjective) – methodical, disciplined, systematic.
  18. cohesiveness (noun) – togetherness, unitedness.
  19. satrap (noun) – local ruler, subordinate official, governor (of a province in ancient persian empire).
  20. assert (verb) – declare, claim, contend.
  21. dishonesty (noun) – duplicity, untruthfulness, deceit.
  22. plausible (adjective) – valid, convincing/credible, logical.
  23. objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
  24. loaves plural form of loaf (noun) – slice, share, portion.
  25. distinctiveness (noun) – characteristics, individuality, uniqueness.
  26. rampantly (adverb) – uncontrollably, pervasively/ubiquitously, in a widespread manner.
  27. polity (noun) – a politically organized society (or state or unit).
  28. align with (verb) – join up with, form an alliance with, give support to.
  29. patronage (noun) – backing/support, advocacy, assistance/protection.
  30. call for (phrasal verb) – require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
  31. machinations (noun) – schemes/plots, intrigues, conspiracies.
  32. work around (phrasal verb) – to deal with a problem which is trying to prevent you from achieving something.
  33. allegiance (noun) – loyalty, faithfulness, devotion.
  34. flout (verb) – defy/disdain, refuse to obey, disregard (a rule).
  35. invariably (adverb) – always, every time/each time; habitually/inevitably.
  36. dispensation (noun) – administration; system, organization.
  37. dubious (adjective) – suspicious, questionable, unreliable.
  38. blatant (adjective) – evident, flagrant/glaring, obvious.
  39. partisan (adjective) – biased, prejudiced, one-sided.
  40. loyalist (noun) – a person who is loyal (faithful/devoted).
  41. vest (verb) – bestow on, confer on, grant to.

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