The Hindu Editorial (Netanyahu’s gamble) – Dec 29, 2018

Israel’s ruling coalition’s decision to dissolve Parliament and hold an early election was no surprise. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Netanyahu’s gamble) – Dec 29, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Netanyahu’s gamble) – Dec 29, 2018

1. snap election/poll (noun) – an unexpected & sudden (early) election/poll in a parliamentary system that is called before the due date by the ruling party for some political purpose.
2. allegation (noun) – charge/claim, accusation; complaint.
3. cast a shadow on (phrase) – spoil, diminish.
4. dissolve (verb) – dismiss, close down, suspend (an official body).
5. intra- (prefix) – within.
6. hawkish (adjective) – aggressive, combative, belligerent.
7. truce (noun) – temporary cessation/suspension (of hostilities); ceasefire, armistice.
8. militant (noun) – extremist, radical, fanatic.
9. Gaza Strip (proper noun) – simply Gaza, is a self-governing Palestinian territory surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Israel and Egypt.
10. convulse (verb) – shake uncontrollably/violently.
11. ultra-orthodox (adjective) – extremely/very conservative, traditional, observant, conformist.
12. flak (noun) – strong criticism, censure, disapproval.
13. conscription (noun) – compulsory enlistment for military service.
14. muster (verb) – gather, bring together, assemble.
15. come under (phrasal verb) – be subjected to.
16. take a stand against (phrase) – contradict, challenge/deny, oppose.
17. proportional representation (noun) – an electoral system in which parties gain seats in Parliament in proportion to the number of votes it received  in an election.
18. profile (noun) – personal description/detail (with psychological or behavioural characteristics, preferences, etc).
19. take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, oppose, challenge/confront.
20. war-torn (adjective) – (of a place) devastated, ruined, wrecked (by war).
21. spurn (verb) – refuse, decline, reject/turn away.
22. deride (verb) – ridicule, mock, make fun of/insult.
23. perils (noun) – difficulties, dangers, risks.
24. benefactor (noun) – patron, sponsor/advocate, supporter/promoter.
25. mogul (noun) – magnate, tycoon, baron (an important/powerful (business) person).
26. indict (verb) – charge with, accuse of, prosecute for.
27. nudge (verb) – encourage, prompt, stimulate/coax.
28. incumbent (noun) – a person who is holding an office or position; officer, office-holder, office-bearer.

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