The Hindu Editorial (Nation #194) – Dec 13, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Nation #194) – Dec 13, 2019:

overwhelming (adjective) – massive/huge, sweeping/decisive, absolute.
non-binding (adjective) – non-mandatory, unnecessary, non-compulsory.
referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
ascertain (verb) – find out, decide/verify, come to know.
autonomy (noun) – independence, freedom, self-government/sovereignty.
enshrine (verb) – to enclose in, preserve, treasure, protect (as valuable).
span (verb) – range over, last, extend over (a period of time).
underscore (verb) – underline, emphasize, highlight.
undertake (verb) – begin, start, embark on, launch into.
commendable (adjective) – admirable, praiseworthy, laudable.
enlist (verb) – enrol, join up.
inmate (noun) – inhabitant, occupant, a person living in an institution (like hospital, prison, etc).
universal (adult) suffrage/franchise (noun) – the right of citizens in a given society who are entitled to vote in an election without the discrimination of caste, class, colour, religion or sex.
testament (noun) – witness/evidence, proof, testimony.
plebiscite (noun) – public vote, ballot, popular vote.
secede (verb) – break away from, separate from, split with/leave.
emphatically (adverb) – distinctly, clearly, noticeably.
animated (adjective) – lively active, spirited/energetic.
crystallise (verb) – become clear/definite, emerge, materialise.
account for (phrasal verb) – constitute, make up, comprise/form.
confrontation (noun) – struggle, conflict, fight.
pit against (phrasal verb) – compete against, compete with, vie with, grapple with.
bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
protract (verb) – lengthen, make longer, extend.
characteristic (adjective) – typical, usual, normal.
carve out (phrasal verb) – create, establish (something with effort).
foremost (adverb) – primarily, mainly, most importantly, in the first place.
ratify (verb) – justify, approve, confirm.
a foregone conclusion (phrase) – predictable result, predictable outcome, inevitability.
precedent (noun) – model, exemplar, example, pattern; previous example/instance, prior instance.
breakaway (modifier) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting (group).
viability (noun) – ability to survive/function successfully.
linger (verb) – persist, continue, stay.
vie (verb) – struggle, fight, compete.
clamp (verb) – impose, inflict.
moratorium (noun) – a temporary suspension of something; embargo, ban, prohibition.
inevitably (adverb) – necessarily, unavoidably, definitely.
sooner rather than later (phrase) – soon, immediately, without delay.
advent (noun) – arrival, appearance, emergence.
some distance (phrase) – not very soon, not a short way.