The Hindu Editorial (Balance and tilt) – Jul 18, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Balance and tilt) – Jul 18, 2019:

tilt the scales/balance (phrase) – to change the balance of a situation, so that one side is gaining advantage.
interim (adjective) – provisional, transitional, temporary.
dissident (noun) – rebel/dissenter, objector, protester.
bound (by) (part participle) of bind (verb) – obligated, obliged, compelled/duty-bound.
whip (noun) – a written notice provided by the party (whip) to their members to vote (to support the act).
limb (noun) – part, branch of something.
imperative (adjective) – necessary/essential, crucial, critical.
necessity (noun) – essential requirement, prerequisite, indispensable item/thing.
tilt (verb) – change/cause to change.
odds (noun) – (difficult/tough) probability, chances, conditions.
amount to (verb) – be regarded as, be equivalent/equal to, be tantamount to.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
Anti-defection law (noun) – The 10th Schedule to the Constitution, popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law,’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment in 1985. The grounds of disqualification are specified in Paragraph 2 of the 10th Schedule. A member would incur a disqualification under paragraph 2 (1) (a) when he “voluntarily gives up his membership of a party” and under 2 (1) (b) when he/she votes (or abstains from voting) contrary to the directive issued by the party. (Courtesy: The Hindu).
constitute (verb) – comprise, serve as, represent.
perilous (adjective) – dangerous, risky, hazardous.
precedent (noun) – previous example/instance, prior instance, exemplar.
ad hoc (adjective) – emergency, when necessary, impromptu.
defection (noun) – desertion, absconding, decamping.
set the tone (phrase) – to establish the quality /attitude for something.
in respect of (phrase) – concerning, regarding, as regards, with reference to.
reluctant (adjective) – unwilling, disinclined, opposed.
refrain from (verb) – abstain, desist, hold back.
arise out of (verb) – result, proceed, accrue.
unravel (verb) – resolve, solve, uncover/unfold.
amoral (adjective) – unprincipled, without standards/morals.
stratagem (noun) – plan, tactic, manoeuvre; trickery.
thicket (noun) – dense growth of something (particularly small trees/bushes close together).
manoeuvre (noun) – stratagem, tactic, trick; activity/operation.
bid (noun) – attempt, effect, endeavour.
thwart (verb) – stop, prevent, check/obstruct/impede.
pursue (verb) – engage in, follow, conduct.
litigation (noun) – legal process, legal proceeding, legal action.
objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
pyrrhic (adjective) – (of a victory) meaningless, valueless/worthless, useless.
obligation (noun) – necessary condition/necessity, requirement;duty/responsibility.
in view of (phrase) – considering, taking into consideration, as a result of.
stay away (from) (phrasal verb) – evade, avoid, dodge.
successor (noun) – heir, next-in-line, descendant.
take up (phrasal verb) – accept, agree to, accede to.
substantive (adjective) – important & meaningful.
adjudication (noun) – judgement, decision, verdict.
squarely (adverb) – precisely, exactly, directly.
address (verb) – attend to, tackle, deal with.
interplay (noun) – interaction, interchange, teamwork, cooperation.
perennial (adjective) – everlasting, unchanging, permanent.