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:
- unconscionable (adjective) – unethical, immoral, indefensible.
- switch (noun) – change, move, shift.
- defection (noun) – desertion, absconding, decamping.
- endorse (verb) – support, uphold, approve.
- constitute (verb) – compose, form, make up/account for.
- requisite (adjective) – necessary, needed, required.
- orchestrate (verb) – organize/arrange (secretively), mastermind, choreograph/engineer.
- decimation (noun) – the destruction of a large proportion of a group.
- bode well (verb) – augur, presage, portend (something, a good outcome).
- fold (noun) – group, community, company.
- check (noun) – control, break, constraint.
- stringent (adjective) – strict/stern, severe, tough/rigorous.
- 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).
- devoid of (adjective) – lacking, without, free of/free from.
- disturbing (adjective) – worrying, disconcerting, unsettling.
- ideological (adjective) – dogmatic, doctrinal.
- programmatic (adjective) – methodical, disciplined, systematic.
- cohesiveness (noun) – togetherness, unitedness.
- satrap (noun) – local ruler, subordinate official, governor (of a province in ancient persian empire).
- assert (verb) – declare, claim, contend.
- dishonesty (noun) – duplicity, untruthfulness, deceit.
- plausible (adjective) – valid, convincing/credible, logical.
- objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
- loaves plural form of loaf (noun) – slice, share, portion.
- distinctiveness (noun) – characteristics, individuality, uniqueness.
- rampantly (adverb) – uncontrollably, pervasively/ubiquitously, in a widespread manner.
- polity (noun) – a politically organized society (or state or unit).
- align with (verb) – join up with, form an alliance with, give support to.
- patronage (noun) – backing/support, advocacy, assistance/protection.
- call for (phrasal verb) – require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
- machinations (noun) – schemes/plots, intrigues, conspiracies.
- work around (phrasal verb) – to deal with a problem which is trying to prevent you from achieving something.
- allegiance (noun) – loyalty, faithfulness, devotion.
- flout (verb) – defy/disdain, refuse to obey, disregard (a rule).
- invariably (adverb) – always, every time/each time; habitually/inevitably.
- dispensation (noun) – administration; system, organization.
- dubious (adjective) – suspicious, questionable, unreliable.
- blatant (adjective) – evident, flagrant/glaring, obvious.
- partisan (adjective) – biased, prejudiced, one-sided.
- loyalist (noun) – a person who is loyal (faithful/devoted).
- vest (verb) – bestow on, confer on, grant to.
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