The Hindu Editorial (Mixed messaging) – Oct 26, 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s first visit to Jammu & Kashmir after August 5, 2019 when Parliament diluted Article 370 of the Constitution that granted it a “special status” and downgraded and bifurcated… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Mixed messaging) – Oct 26, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Mixed messaging) – Oct 26, 2021:

mixed message (noun) – any communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, particularly in its purpose/intention.
unclear (adjective) – uncertain, undecided; confused.
normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
dilute (verb) – weaken, reduce, quell (the value of something).
Article 370 of Indian Constitution (noun) – It had “temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir” which gave special powers to the state. The article allowed the state a certain amount of autonomy – its own constitution, a separate flag and freedom to make laws. Foreign affairs, defence and communications remained the preserve (domain) of the central government. It also allowed Jammu and Kashmir to make its own rules relating to permanent residency, ownership of property and fundamental rights. It did also bar Indians from outside the state from purchasing property or settling there.
grant (verb) – bestow on, confer on, give, impart to, present with.
downgrade (verb) – lower in status/rank/importance, demote.
bifurcate (verb) – split, divide, separate.
grim (adjective) – distressing, upsetting, worrying, unpleasant, dismal/awful.
background (noun) – circumstances, context, conditions, situation.
civilian (noun) – non-military person, ordinary citizen.
subterfuge (noun) – deception, trickery, tactic, cunning (action), intrigue, skullduggery, dishonesty (to achieve one’s aim/objective).
erstwhile (adjective) – old, previous, former, then.
rankle (verb) – annoy, upset/irritate; continue to be painful/fester.
discordant (adjective) – disagreeing, differing, contradictory.
federalism/federal framework/system (noun) – a system of government in which establishments such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
uptick (noun) – a small increase or upward trend.
inflow (noun) – arrival of a large amount of people to a particular place.
string (noun) – series, succession, chain, sequence.
welfare (noun) – social security, government/state benefit, public assistance.
stringent (adjective) – strict, severe, extreme, rigorous.
curb (noun) – restriction, check, control, limitation, restraint, constraint.
endure (verb) – undergo, go through, experience, encounter; tolerate/accept.
valley (noun) – a low area between hills or mountains typically with a river running through it.
single-minded (adjective) – determined, resolute, fixed, set, purposeful.
reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal/account.
hold someone to ransom (phrase) – threaten, force, demand.
rescue (noun) – saving; help, assist, aid.
anyone’s guess (phrase) – very difficult to predict.
as a matter of fact (phrase) – actually, in fact, really/truly.
autonomy (noun) – independence, freedom; self-rule, sovereignty.
pretend (verb) – act like, make believe, behave (like something is true even it is not); to give false appearance, fake.
reckless (adjective) – careless, thoughtless, incautious, heedless.
besides (preposition/linking adverb) – in addition to, as well, apart from.
systematically (adverb) – methodically.
delegitimise (verb) – reverse/withdraw legitimate status of something.
mainstream (adjective) – accepted, established, recognized, prevailing, popular.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
apparatus (noun) – structure, system, framework, organization.
rule out (phrasal verb) – reject, eliminate, dismiss, disregard; prohibit, prevent.
restoration (noun) – reinstitution, re-establishment, reinstallation, revival.
statehood (noun) – the condition of being an independent state.
mechanism (noun) – procedure, process, method, technique.
follow up (phrasal verb) – continuation.
on the contrary (phrase) – conversely.
emphasise (verb) – put stress on, underscore, highlight.
berate (verb) – criticize or scold or yell at someone angrily; condemn, castigate, rebuke, reprimand vehemently.
gesture (noun) – action, deed, move.
in terms of (phrase) – with regard to, regarding/concerning, in connection with.
far from (phrase) – not, not at all.
detain (verb) – take into custody; imprison, jail, incarcerate.
instructive (adjective) – informative, instructional, informational, explanatory, telling, revealing; good example, case study.
volatility (noun) – unpredictability, instability, unreliability.
outreach (noun) – the level of reaching out/activity/effort; involvement.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.