Transition trouble – The Hindu (Mar 03 2018)

Transition trouble – The Hindu (Mar 03 2018)

The state of emergency reimposed after Hailemariam Desalegn’s resignation as Prime Minister in mid-February marks a reversal in Addis Ababa. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. transition (noun) – change, transformation, conversion.
2. succession (noun) – accession, elevation.
3. autocratic (adjective) – domineering, draconian, oppressive.
4. treason (noun) – disloyalty, betrayal (of one’s country); mutiny/rebellion.
5. reconciliation (noun) – reunion, appeasement, settlement/compromise.
6. usher in (verb) – start, initiate, inaugurate.
7. unrest (noun) – disruption, disturbance/disorder, turmoil.
8. unleash (verb) – let loose, release, set free.
9. repression (noun) – suppression, domination, oppression.
10. quell (verb) – put an end to, get rid of, curb/thwart.
11. underlie (verb) – be the fundamental / basic /essential.
12. discontent (noun) – disappointment, dissatisfaction, unhappiness/displeasure.
13. simmering (adjective) – furious, enraged, angry.
14. jostling (noun) – battle, struggle, scramble.
15. pushback (noun) – negative/unfavourable reaction, response.
16. disproportionate (adjective) – out of proportion to; inordinate, excessive.
17. ethnic (adjective) – relating to a population subgroup (cultural, national, traditional/folk) with a comm conquer, gain, win. on national or cultural tradition.
18. speculation (noun) – prediction, conjecture/guesswork, opinion/surmise.
19. spell (noun) – period, session, term.
20. mobilisation (noun) – the act of bringing people together for a particular cause.
21. empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
22. inhibit (verb) – prevent, impede, hinder.
23. entrenched (adjective) – ingrained, established, embedded.
24. self-seeking (adjective) – self-interested, egoistic, selfish.
25. squander (verb) – waste, misspend, misuse.
26. bent (noun) – inclination, instinct, leaning, tendency.
27. have one’s work/task cut out (phrase) – be dealt with a difficult task.

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