The Hindu Editorial (Change in Mexico?) – Jun 18, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Change in Mexico?) – Jun 18, 2018

Mexico’s ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), which has dominated its politics for the better part of a century, seems at risk of a defeat in the July 1 election. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Change in Mexico?) – Jun 18, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Change in Mexico?) – Jun 18, 2018:

uphill (adjective) – difficult, hard, tough.
the better part of (phrase) – most of, almost all of.
inflation (noun) – increase of price level of goods & services & vice versa decrease of currency value.
contain (verb) – control, restrain/stifle, limit.
slide (noun) – fall, decline, slump.
corruption-tainted (adjective) – relating to someone whose name is damaged/affected with corruption charges.
radical (adjective) – revolutionary, progressive, reforming.
left_wing (adjective) – socialist, communist, leftist.
drift (noun) – departure, divergence, deviation.
loom (verb) – emerge, appear, become visible.
formidable (adjective) – strong/tough, difficult, challenging/demanding.
fallout (noun) – adverse results; repercussions, after-effects.
storm (noun) – uproar, controversy, disturbance.
prosecutor (noun) – a lawyer who presents the government’s case against someone accused of a crime.
erode (verb) – (gradually) deteriorate, destroy, spoil.
graft (noun) – corruption, bribery, unlawful practices.
scepticism (noun) – doubt/qualm, cynicism, suspicion.
capitalise on (verb) – take advantage of, exploit, benefit from.
disenchantment (noun) – disappointment, dissatisfaction, discontent.
rhetoric (noun) – bombast, heroics, hyperbole/extravagant language.
jitters (noun) – nervousness, uneasiness, anxiety.
portfolio (noun) – the position/duties of a minister/secretary of state.
technocrat (noun) – a supporter of technocracy. technocracy (noun) – the government by a group of people with both political power as well as technical knowledge.
affiliation (noun) – connection, association, coalition/union.
implication (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
electorate (noun) – all the people who entitled to vote in an election.
at large (phrase) – in general.
ballot (noun) – public vote.
fiat (noun) – decree, diktat, order.
conducive (adjective) – favourable, beneficial, advantageous.

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