The Hindu Editorial (Polls and processes) – Jun 24, 2025

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The Hindu Editorial (Polls and processes) – Jun 24, 2025:

1. transparency (noun) – straightforwardness, openness, frankness, forthrightness, honesty, unambiguity, clarity
2. at play (phrase) – in action; in operation (influencing a situation/result).
3. backed (adjective) – supported by, endorsed by.
4. spat (noun) – quarrel, dispute, controversy, disagreement, fight, argument.
5. coalition (noun) – alliance, union, bloc, affiliation, relationship, partnership.
6. fall (verb) – be classified; come under.
7. perform poorly (phrase) – do badly.
8. outcome (noun) – end result, conclusion, consequence, aftermath.
9. tone (noun) – mood, style.
10. campaign (noun) – canvassing, electioneering, an act of soliciting (asking for/requesting) votes; an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group.
11. due (adjective) – expected, anticipated, awaited, scheduled for.
12. alignment (noun) – a position of agreement; a position of alliance.
13. relative (adjective) – comparative, respective, corresponding, comparable, reciprocal.
14. front (noun) – an organized political group.
15. led to past participle of lead to (verb) – result in, cause, bring on, bring about, give rise to.
16. mar (verb) – impair, damage, spoil, ruin, wreck, hurt.
17. explosion (noun) – blast, detonation, discharge, eruption, ignition, bowing up.
18. stronghold (noun) – fort, fortress, bulwark, mainstay, support.
19. defect (verb) – change sides, shift ground, break faith, turn traitor, go over to the enemy.
20. renewed (adjective) – re-established.
21. mandate (noun) – approval, acceptance, endorsement, authority (given by a constituency to someone acting as its representative).
22. stake (noun) – a share or interest in a situation.
23. notable (adjective) – important, significant, striking, glaring, special.
24. reinforce (verb) – strengthen, support, make stronger, bolster, buttress.
25. integrity (noun) – righteousness, uprightness, morality, probity, honesty, fairness.
26. mobile deposit facility (noun) – an initiative introduced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that allows voters to securely deposit their mobile phones outside polling stations before entering to vote.
27. upgraded (adjective) – improved, better, modernized.
28. turnout (noun) – participation, attendance. (Voter turnout refers to the number or percentage of eligible voters who cast their ballots). 
29. result in (verb) – cause, lead to, bring about, give rise to. 
30. webcasting (noun) – the practice of broadcasting of an event over the Internet.

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