The Hindu Editorial (Change in Congo) – Jan 14, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Change in Congo) – Jan 14, 2019

After last month’s general election, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is anxiously awaiting the first ever transfer of power via the ballot since gaining independence in 1960. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Change in Congo) – Jan 14, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Change in Congo) – Jan 14, 2019

contentious (adjective) – controversial, disputable, debatable.
anxiously (adverb) – eagerly/keenly, tensely, nervously.
defer (verb) – postpone, put off, adjourn/delay.
outbreak (noun) – sudden appearance/occurrence. outburst, epidemic.
impending (adjective) – nearing, imminent, forthcoming/about to happen.
suspicion (noun) – speculation, doubt, misgiving (of other people).
bar (verb) – deadlock, ban, obstruct.
partisan (adjective) – biased, prejudiced, one-sided.
romp home (phrase) – easily win (a contest/competition) without much effort.
accusation (noun) – allegation, charge, claim.
trigger (verb) – give rise to, bring about, evoke/prompt.
cut a deal (phrase) – make a contract/agreement.
deceased (adjective) – dead, expired, passed away.
assert (verb) – contend, declare, claim.
uphold (verb) – preserve, protect, validate/justify.
protracted (adjective) – prolonged, extended, sustained.
unrest (noun) – disruption, disturbance, disorder.
doctor (verb) – falsify, tamper with, forge; change the content of a document (or modify the appearance of an image).
lucrative (adjective) – profitable; productive; successful.
exert (verb) – bring into bear, apply, employ(pressure/force on someone).
step down (phrasal verb) – resign, give up one’s job, stand down.
assertion (noun) – declaration, statement, contention/protestation.
ensuing (adjective) – following, coming up next, cropping up (after as a result).