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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:  

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

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