The Hindu Editorial (In governance mode) – Jul 30, 2019

The BJP government in Karnataka won a trust vote in the Assembly on Monday, but that does not end the political instability. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (In governance mode) – Jul 30, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (In governance mode) – Jul 30, 2019:

uncertainty (noun) – instability, unpredictability, indecision.
irony (noun) – paradox, incongruity, peculiarity.
apparent (adjective) – clear, evident, obvious.
short of (phrase) – less than.
fall short (of) (phrase) – be deficient, inadequate, be insufficient.
concede (verb) – admit, acknowledge, accept/recognize.
in the saddle (phrase) – in charge/in command, in the driving seat, in authority.
rebellion (noun) – dissent, nonconformity, defiance.
the ranks (noun) – the people who belong to a particular organization/group.
inherent (adjective) – intrinsic/innate; basic/fundamental, implicit.
relentless (adjective) – persistent, continuing, constant.
amoral (adjective) – unprincipled, without standards/morals.
pursuit (noun) – aspiration for, quest for, search for.
evidently (adverb) – seemingly, apparently, on the face of it.
elate (verb) – happy, delighted, excited.
machinations (noun) – schemes/plots, intrigues, conspiracies.
precede (verb) – previous, earlier, prior.
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).
tenure (noun) – term, period, time.
sought past and past participle of seek (verb) – try, attempt, aim.
pre-empt (verb) – appropriate, take over, occupy.
composition (noun) – formation, structure, organization.
bitterness (noun) – hostility, dissatisfaction, discontent.
linger (verb) – hold, remain, stay (longer).
dishonourable (adjective) – disgraceful, unworthy, improper.
rent-seeking (noun) – a behavior which does not create economic gains for society, instead it helps a company/organisation/individual using their resources to get economic gain.
high-handedness (noun) – arrogance, heavy-handedness, oppressiveness.
rapacity (noun) – greed, covetousness, materialism.
dent (verb) – diminish, reduce, lessen.
powerhouse (noun) – a person/country with a lot of energy, power & influence.
water scarcity (noun) – water crisis, water stress; the lack of sufficient available fresh water resources to meet water demand.
garner (verb) – gather, collect, accumulate.
bloody nose (noun) – defeat.