Xi unlimited – The Hindu (Feb 27 2018)

Xi unlimited – The Hindu (Feb 27 2018)

The Chinese Communist Party’s proposal to abolish term limits on the presidency, and thereby allow Xi Jinping to stay on in power beyond 2023 when his second term ends, is not completely unexpected. . For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. successor (noun) –  heir, descendant; replacement/next in line.
2. break with (phrasal verb) – act in a method against procedure/traditional way.
3. speculation (noun) – prediction, conjecture/guesswork, opinion/surmise.
4. set apart (phrasal verb) – distinguish, differentiate, single out/separate.
5. predecessor (noun) – forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
6. accord (verb) – give, grant, provide.
7. stature (noun) – reputation, status, prestige.
8. oversee (verb) – supervise, manage, control.
9. pursue (verb) – engage in, follow, conduct.
10. assertive (adjective) – confident, positive, bold/decisive.
11. amass (verb) – gather/collect, congregate, assemble.
12. apparent (adjective) – clear, visible, recognizable.
13. stint (noun) – time, term, session/spell.
14. room for manoeuvre (phrase) – freedom/space to act strategically.
15. take someone by surprise (phrase) – surprise, shock, stun/astonish.
16. convention (noun) – conference, meeting, summit.
17. consolidate (verb) – strengthen, secure, reinforce/fortify.
18. antithesis (noun) – direct opposite, reversal, contrast.
19. professed (adjective) – declared, avowed, confirmed.
20. succession (noun) – line of descent, line, descent/dynasty.
21. powerhouse (noun) – a person/country with a lot of energy, power & influence.
22. step down (phrasal verb) – resign, give up one’s job, stand down.
23. groom (verb) – prepare, train, make ready.
24. personality cult (noun) – excessive public praise/acclamation/admiration of a person, especially a political leader.
25. chaotic (adjective) – confused,  in disarray, disorganized.

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