The Hindu Editorial (High stakes) – Mar 02, 2021

Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry will be taking place in changed circumstances. Polls will begin on March 27, with the results on May 2. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (High stakes) – Mar 02, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (High stakes) – Mar 02, 2021:

(high) stakes (noun) – (high-risk) competition, contest, battle, challenge.
disenchantment (noun) – disappointment, dissatisfaction, discontent.
look for (phrasal verb) – search for, try to find, hope to obtain something.
viable (adjective) – reasonable, practical, logical, sensible, effective.
circumstances (noun) – situation, conditions, state of affairs.
unrelenting (adjective) – resolute, determined, inflexible, uncompromising, unyielding, unflagging; unceasing, persistent.
pursuit (noun) – quest for, search for; chase after, hunt for.
influence (noun) – power, leverage, authority, sway, dominance.
unsettled (adjective) – changeable, variable, undependable, unreliable, uncertain, unpredictable.
conventional (adjective) – normal, regular, typical, traditional/standard.
calculation (noun) – assessment, judgement.
catchment area (noun) – the area (and population) from which a political party attracts people/voters.
fray (noun) – competition, contest.
besides (preposition/linking adverb) – in addition to, as well, apart from.
dramatic (adjective) – noticeable, considerable, substantial, significant.
aspect (noun) – factor, point, thing, detail.
demographic (adjective) – the statistical study/structure of populations, especially human beings.
barrier (noun) – blockade, bar, hurdle, barricade.
mobilise (verb) – bring (resources) into use for a particular purpose/cause.
proportions (noun) – size/magnitude.
formidable (adjective) – impressive, indomitable, strong, powerful, mighty.
plausible (adjective) – likely, probable, possible; believable, conceivable.
Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) (noun) – The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 seeks to grant citizenship to religious minorities of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, who had to flee their homeland facing persecution. The six minority groups that have been specifically identified are Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians, and Parsis.
National Register of Citizens (NRC) (noun) – It is a register that includes demographic information about all those individuals who qualify as citizens of India as per the Citizenship Act, 1955.
a double-edged sword (phrase) – (used with a figurative meaning to explain) something which is having both good and bad outcomes.
potency (noun) – efficacy, efficiency, effectiveness, power.
on offer (phrase) – available.
underperformance (noun) – poor performance.
alliance (noun) – association, union, partnership.
rarity (noun) – a rare thing.
passing (noun) – death, demise, passing away.
at a crossroads (phrase) – at a situation when an important decision ought to be made.
opening (noun) – opportunity, chance, window.
contingent on (adjective) – dependent, conditional.
slide (noun) – fall, decline, slump, tumble, downturn.
scenario (noun) – situation, background, context.
on the back foot (phrase) – in a defensive position, off-balance, at a disadvantage.
irrelevance (noun) – inapplicability, unimportance, insignificance.
outfit (noun) – organization, group.
narrow (adjective) – narrow-minded, intolerant, illiberal, short-sighted, myopic, sectarian.
play a part/role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
partisan (adjective) – biased, prejudiced, one-sided.
phase out (phrasal verb) – provide/eliminate (something in gradual stages).
conspiracy (noun) – (unlawful) plan/plot, intrigue, collaboration/deception, collusion.
unseat (verb) – oust, remove from office, topple, overthrow, bring down.
scrupulously (adverb) – thoroughly, carefully, religiously, consistently, constantly/regularly.
impartial (adjective) – unbiased, non-partisan, disinterested, neutral, fair-minded.
polarisation (noun) – separation of two contrasting groups (based on different opinions/beliefs).
implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.