The Hindu Editorial (​Clarity and confusion) – Oct 27, 2025

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The Hindu Editorial (​Clarity and confusion) – Oct 27, 2025:

1. front (noun) – a particular situation / an area of operation.
2. division (noun) – disunity, conflict, disagreement, difference, variance.
3. incumbent (noun) – a person who is holding an office or position; officer, office-holder.
4. incumbent (adjective) – current, present, existing.
5. speculation (noun) – supposition, guesswork, thinking, thought, surmise.
6. haggling (noun) – bargaining, negotiation, talk.
7. axis (noun) – a central part.
8. one-upmanship (noun) – the way of behaving in which a person attempts to get an advantage by appearing superior.
9. suggest (verb) – show, indicate, point to, imply.
10. compulsion (noun) – necessity, need/urge; pressure, pressurization, intimidation, duress, constraint.
11. convergence (noun) – coming together, move toward union or uniformity; merging, mingling; concurrence, confluence.
12. open (adjective) – undecided, unsettled.
13. turnaround (noun) – an unexpected change, reversal, rebound.
14. endorse (verb) – support, uphold, back, approve, favour, recommend, confirm, authorize, uphold.
15. term (noun) – tenure, period of/in office; period, time, stint, spell.
16. outgoing (adjective) – departing, retiring, leaving.
17. Assembly / (Legislative) Assembly (noun) – Assembly / Vidhan Sabha; the legislature of the State (lower house).
18. given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
19. evident (adjective) – noticeable, observable, visible, obvious, conspicuous.
20. slowing down (noun) – becoming less active; decline, reduction, decrease.
21. constituent (noun) – member of an alliance.
22. hostile (adjective) – angry, opposed, inimical, averse, aggressive.
23. as it turned out (phrase) – as it happened, transpired (often surprisingly or unexpectedly).
24. growing (adjective) – increasing.
25. public perception (noun) – public impression, persona, public face, character/reputation.
26. prospects (noun) – possibilities, potential, future / chances, expectations.
27. falter (verb) – move unsteadily.
28. command (verb) – receive, get, be given, gain, obtain.
29. following (noun) – support, backing, admirers/fans.
30. fall in line (phrase) – comply, agree, obey, conform, and submit.
31. reluctant (adjective) – unwilling, disinclined, unenthusiastic.
32. gauge (verb) – assess, determine, calculate, judge, and evaluate.
33. undermine (verb) – weaken, subvert, sabotage, damage.
34. alliance (noun) – coalition, bloc, union.
35. notable (adjective) – obvious, striking, glaring, marked, important/significant.
36. articulate (adjective) – vocal, effective, expressive, outspoken, fluent, well-spoken.
37. resent (verb) – dislike, be angry about, be vexed/annoyed at, feel bitter about.
38. ferocity (noun) – aggression, severity, intensity, extremity.
39. consolidate (verb) – unite, join, combine; strengthen, reinforce, fortify.
40. base (noun) – a group of people considered as supporting an organization/party.
41. seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
42. pull one’s weight (phrase) – to do one’s fair share of the (larger) work/task (which is divided among a number of people).
43. legitimacy (noun) – lawfulness, reasonableness, justification, validity.
44. scepticism (noun) – doubt, disbelief, misbelief, distrust, mistrust, suspicion.
45. push for (verb) – press for, pressurize, demand.
46. possibility (noun) – option, choice, alternative.
47. vision (noun) – plan, foresight, long-term plan/idea.
48. a long shot (noun) – unlikely chance / unlikely attempt; long odds.
49. tentative (adjective) – provisional, unconfirmed, unsettled, uncertain, experimental and conditional.

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