The life of Xi – The Hindu (Oct 26, 2017)

The life of Xi – The Hindu (Oct 26, 2017)

When Xi Jinping was elected the leader of China and the Communist Party five years ago, many had predicted that he would become the most powerful leader since Deng Xiaoping, the architect of the country’s economic rise. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. assertiveness (noun) – confident and forceful behaviour.
2. congress (noun) – conference, convention, a formal meeting.
3. amass (verb) – gather/collect, congregate, assemble.
4. predecessor (noun) – forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
5. step down (phrasal verb) – resign, give up one’s job, stand down.
6. dearth (noun) – lack, scarcity, shortage.
7. ambitious (adjective) – determined, committed, enthusiastic/energetic.
8. successor (noun) – heir, descendant; replacement/next in line.
9. incumbent (noun) – a person who is in office and holds power; functionary, official.
10. groom (verb) – prepare, train, make ready.
11. reins (noun) – the power (to direct and control).
12. credence (noun) – credibility, reliability, plausibility/believability.
13. speculation (noun) – prediction, conjecture/talk, guuesswork.
14. stature (noun) – reputation, status, prestige.
15. sway (noun) – control, power, authority.
16. spearhead (verb) – lead, head/ front; be in the forefront of.
17. charter (noun) – body of law, system of rules, a written constitution.
18. erroneous (adjective) – wrong, incorrect, mistaken.
19. combative (adjective) – aggressive, argumentative, contentious.
20. pursue (verb) – undertake, follow, carry on.
21. consolidate (verb) – strengthen, secure, reinforce/fortify.
22. cakewalk (noun) – easy task/job, child’s play, walkover.
23. whirlwind (noun) – stormy/turbulent/unsettled situation.
24. factor in (phrasal verb) – include something as a relevant to make a decision.
25. backlash (noun) – adverse reaction/response, retaliation/fallout.
26. confront (verb) – face, grapple with, deal with/tackle.

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