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Homestretch – The Hindu (Word List-1 To Improve Vocabulary) Mar 28, 2018

Karnataka was supposed to be the Bharatiya Janata Party’s point of entry into southern India. But after its historic victory in the 2008 Assembly election,….. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1 (To improve Vocabulary)

homestretch (noun) – the last part of an activity, climax.
in the face of (phrase) – when confronted with.
determined (adjective) – resolute, firm, unwavering.
savvy (adjective in combination) – experienced in a particular area (of knowledge).
entrant (noun) – new member, beginner, newcomer.
ridden past participle of ride (verb) – be full of.
traverse (verb) – negotiate, go across.
polarisation (noun) – separation of two contrasting groups (based on different opinions/beliefs).
face-off (noun) – battle, conflict, direct confrontation.
mount (verb) – organize, stage, arrange/initiate (a campaign).
meddling (noun) – interference, intrusion, intervention.
down (verb) – bring down, fell, topple.
creditably (adverb) – laudably, notably, commendably.
divisive (adjective) – isolating/separating, dividing; disharmonious.
indulge in (verb) – involve (in an undesirable action).
unveil (verb) – present, disclose, make public.
dividend (noun) – benefit, advantage, gain.
refurbish (verb) – revamp, overhaul, restore/renew.
run-up to (noun) – a period/time before an important event.
dampener (noun) – a thing has a subduing effect; doomsday.
nose ahead (phrasal verb) – get into a favourable winning position in front of someone.

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