The Hindu Editorial (​​​​​​Making a point) – Aug 21, 2025

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The Hindu Editorial (​Making a point) – Aug ​21, 2025:

1. make a point (phrase) – make a special effort to do a particular thing; to give/pay your attention to (doing something);  put/place emphasis on (doing something); To take care in doing something.
2. score points (phrase) – to gain an advantage over someone, usually by making a better argument.
3. fall vacant (phrase) – become empty, become unoccupied (a position or place because the previous occupant has left or moved on). 
4. abrupt (adjective) – sudden, unexpected, quick, hurried, surprising.
5. intriguing (adjective) – puzzling, thought-provoking, interesting, curious.
6. set the stage for (phrase) – prepare the circumstances for the beginning of something.
7. face-off (noun) – contest, competition; clash, fight, confrontation.
8. foretold past and past participle of foretell (verb) – predict, foresee, anticipate, expect.
9. in store (phrase) – likely to happen; about to happen ; coming in the future; what is coming next.
10. outcome (noun) – end result, consequence, aftermath, effect, development.
11. ideological (adjective) – relating to a system of ideas (ideology).
12. as such (phrase) – in a true or literal sense.
13. veteran (noun) – (long-serving) expert, seasoned, mature, established/experienced (person in an area of activity).
14. activist (noun) – a person who supports a political change or cause; (or societal change/cause).
15. serve (verb) – be in the service of, perform/do one’s duties.
16. term (noun) –  tenure, period of/in office; period, time, stint, spell.
17. drive (noun) – campaign, movement, push, effort.
18. canvas (verb) – solicit/ask for/request/seek votes.
19. unattached (adjective) – unaffiliated, unallied, non-aligned, unassociated, independent. 
     
     
20. bitterly (adverb) – fiercely, furiously, severely, harshly, angrily, resentfully, dissatisfiedly, aggrievedly.
21. pledge (verb) – promise, swear, vow, commit oneself, give one’s word.
22. candidacy (noun) – the state/condition/fact of being a candidate, particularly in an election; candidate-ship; candidature.
23. set off (phrasal verb) – cause, bring about, begin/start, give rise to, trigger off.
24. regionalist (adjective) – relating to a political notion (idea) which favours regionalization.
25. posturing (noun) – position, approach, behavior, attitude, disposition, pose.
26. on this count (phrase) – with regard to this particular point.
27. count (noun) – a point for discussion;  a point for consideration.
28. push back (phrasal verb) – resist, oppose, refute, reject (a proposal).
29. on the defensive (phrase) – to protect yourself from possible criticism/attack by others.
30. elevation (noun) – promotion, rise.
31. mileage (noun) – benefit, advantage, gain. 
32. life-long (adjective) – long-term.
33. adherent (noun) – believer, brethren, follower, loyal follower, faithful.
34. fasten (verb) – secure, anchor, attach, connect firmly.
35. ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
36. mother ship (noun) – base, source, origin, place of origin.
37. profile (noun) – a description/outline/account of a person.
38. stark (adjective) – clear, distinct, evident, obvious, striking.
39. in stark contrast to (phrase) –  very different from (something else).
40. entrant (noun) – new member, newcomer.
41. fit in (phrasal verb) – to be compatible, suitable, or belong in a particular group.
42. state power (noun) – the authority and ability of a state (a political entity, like a government) to govern, enforce laws, and exercise control over its territory, people, and resources.
43. systematic (adjective) – methodical, organized, structured.
44. advance (verb) – promote, facilitate, improve, support, strengthen.
45. personality (noun) – persona, identity, character.
46. notwithstanding (adverb) – nonetheless, nevertheless, however, even so, in spite of that.
47. shared (adjective) – collective, combined, collaborative, joint, mutual, communal, cooperative.
48. conviction (noun) – belief, opinion, thought, view, idea, position, stance.
49. hold together (phrasal verb) – remain united.
50. hold (verb) – have, own, posses.
51. win over (phrasal verb) – persuade, convince, satisfy, bring, get, prevail (on or upon), talk (into), induce.
52. as for (phrase) – with regard to., with respect to, with reference to, regarding, with regard to.
53. assertion (noun) – statement, declaration, opinion, affirmation, pronouncement; upholding, insistence.
54. resistance (noun) – opposition, confrontation, defiance, fight; refusal to accept, reluctance to accept; ability to fight back.
55. amplify (verb) – increase, intensify, heighten, add to. 
56. social justice (noun) – the equal access to wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. 
57. slogan (noun) – mantra, motto, tagline, catchphrase, rallying cry, watchword.
58. head (verb) – lead, control, manage, be in charge of.
59. interpret (verb) – explain, elucidate, clarify, simplify, shed light on, make clear.
60. Socio, Economic, Education, Employment, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey (noun) – The Household (HH) level SEEEPC Survey launched in November 2024 by The Telangana Government, is aiming to build a reliable and comprehensive database of every household across the state. Conducted in two phases, the survey collected detailed information about family members, socio-economic conditions, and other relevant indicators essential for policy planning.
61. rallying cry (noun) – a slogan (word/phrase) that is used to make people come together and to act in support of a particular idea/cause; war cry
62. consolidate (verb) – unite, join, combine; strengthen, reinforce, fortify.

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