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The Hindu Editorial (Equal stakes) – Oct 13, 2020

The Hindu Editorial (Equal stakes) – Oct 13, 2020

For the first time in nearly 25 years, all members of the Union Cabinet are from a single party, the Bharatiya Janata Party. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Equal stakes) – Oct 13, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Equal stakes) – Oct 13, 2020:

  1. stake (noun) – share, interest, involvement, concern (in a situation/system).
  2. accommodative (adjective) – willing to adjust/adapt to differences (with the aim of getting a consensus); accommodating, agreeable, adaptive.
  3. often (adverb) – frequently, repeatedly, many times.
  4. expediency (noun) – advantage, utility, benefit, usefulness.
  5. intrinsic (adjective) – integral, inherent, fundamental, essential.
  6. legislation (noun) – body of laws, rules, regulations, statutes.
  7. in the making (phrase) – burgeoning, developing, growing, up and coming.
  8. break with (phrasal verb) – end relations with someone.
  9. tally (noun) – total, count.
  10. at least (phrase) – at the minimum, no less than.
  11. ally (noun) – partner, supporter, confederate.
  12. alliance (noun) – coalition, partnership (for mutual benefit).
  13. deride (verb) – ridicule, mock, make fun of/insult.
  14. indecision (noun) – indecisiveness, irresolution, lack of resolution.
  15. policy paralysis (noun) – it refers to a situation where important laws and reforms are not passed because of lack of commitment on part of the government or inability of the government to reach a consensus.
  16. discourse (noun) – discussion, talk, debate, argument.
  17. conversely (adverb) – inversely, the other way round, oppositely/reciprocally.
  18. decisiveness (noun) – the ability to make decisions quickly & successfully.
  19. triumphalist (adjective) – relating to an attitude or a belief that a particular doctrine, religion, culture, social system is superior to and should triumph all over others.
  20. gracious (adjective) – courteous, diplomatic, well mannered.
  21. far-reaching (adjective) – widespread, sweeping, extensive, important, significant.
  22. consequence (noun) – result, outcome, effect; ramification, repercussion.
  23. robust (adjective) – strong, powerful.
  24. inclusive (adjective) – all-embracing, overall; all-inclusive, comprehensive.
  25. hindrance (noun) – obstacle, impediment, block.
  26. amplify (verb) – raise, intensify, escalate.
  27. communitarian (adjective) – relating to a philosophy that emphasizes the connection between the individual and the community.
  28. linguistic (adjective) – relating to language; lingual.
  29. flag (verb) – indicate, identify, point out.
  30. lead to (verb) – cause, result in, bring on, bring about.
  31. induct (verb) – admit to, allow into, introduce to, swear into (a post/position formally).
  32. enhance (verb) – increase, raise, intensify.
  33. widely (adverb) – broadly, extensively, thoroughly.
  34. polity (noun) – a politically organized society.
  35. consultative (adjective) – advisory, consulting, counseling.

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