The Hindu Editorial (Maldivian reprieve) – Nov 20, 2018

After five years of rule by a government that strong-armed political dissent domestically, the Maldives has put a pro-people administration in power, swearing in Ibrahim Solih, representing the Maldivian Democratic Party, as President on November 17. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Maldivian reprieve) – Nov 20, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Maldivian reprieve) – Nov 20, 2018:

reprieve (noun) – cancellation, suspension, postponement (of something undesirable event).
hit the ground running (phrase) – to begin a (new) task with enthusiasm & commitment.
strong-arm (verb) – use force/influence against.
swearing in (noun) – a ceremony at which a person is admitted into office by taking oath.
slew of (noun) – a large number of, lot, range.
populist (adjective) – relating to the politicians who claim that they are representing the common/ordinary people.
vow (verb) – promise, swear, pledge/affirm.
embezzlement (noun) – misappropriation, theft, stealing.
allusion (noun) – reference, citation, hint/intimation.
kickback (noun) – bribe, illegal payment.
bedfellow (noun) – a person or thing allied or closely connected with another.
join hands with (phrase) – work together with.
tycoon (noun) – big businessman; businessman magnate/baron.
split at the seams (phrase) – (of a coalition) be in a bad condition & close to split.
unravel (verb) – reveal, clarify, resolve.
fling (verb) – begin something (an activity) with great enthusiasm.
open doors (phrase) – create opportunities.
cascade (noun) – flurry, spate; a large number of something (taking place at the same period).
balloon (verb) – increase rapidly, soar, escalate.
underlying (adjective) – fundamental, basic, primary.
back-stop (verb) – support, bolster, reinforce.
pummel (verb) – strike, hit, thrash (repeatedly).
call in (phrasal verb) – demand (payment/dues).
professedly (adverb) – supposedly, purportedly, allegedly.
opacity (noun) – lack of clarity, obscurity/mystery/enigma, non-transparency.
cloak (verb) – conceal, hide, cover.
plethora (noun) – excess, abundance, surplus/too many.
bonhomie (noun) – friendliness, warmth, geniality/affability.
geo-strategic (adjective) – relating to the strategy of dealing with geopolitical issues.
denouement (noun) – finale, outcome, result.
fabric (noun) – the basic structure, system, framework.