The Hindu Editorial (The age of Putin) – May 09, 2018

Vladimir Putin, who has maintained a tight grip on power in Russia for almost two decades, begins his fourth term as President at a time when the country is going through a difficult period, economically and diplomatically. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The age of Putin) – May 09, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The age of Putin) – May 09, 2018:

credit with (verb) – be recognized as, be held responsible for, ascribe to (an achievement).
chaos (noun) – disorder, disruption, confusion.
bolster (verb) – strengthen, support, boost/reinforce.
popular vote (noun) – the popular vote is simply the total votes cast for each candidate across the whole country. The electoral vote is the total votes cast by the Electors of electoral college (a group of people whose job is to choose a leader/President). Electors are chosen depending on which candidate wins the state popular vote.
suffocating (adjective) – domineering, high-handed, overbearing/oppressive.
coterie (noun) – gang, camp, faction/sect.
coronation (noun) – crowning, inauguration; a ceremony to officially crown a king or queen.
daunting (adjective) – intimidating, challenging, disconcerting/ unsettling.
confrontational (adjective) – hostile, argumentative, aggressive/belligerent.
recession (noun) – economic decline, depression, slowdown.
muscular (adjective) – vigorous, robust, strong/powerful.
fierce (noun) – aggressive, intense, strong/powerful.
shield away from past and past participle of shy away from (phrasal verb) – avoid, recoil, withdraw nervously (due to fear/surprise/pain).
assert (verb) – insist on , contend, establish.
annex (verb) – append, add/attach, join.
deteriorate (verb) – worsen, get worse, decline.
strain (noun) – pressure, stress, demand/burden.
hostility (noun) – resentment, enmity animosity/antipathy.
sanctions (noun) – actions taken, or an orders given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
yield (verb) – produce, give, provide.
contentious (adjective) – controversial, debatable, disputed.
appetite (noun) – desire, hunger, longing/liking.
dwindling (adjective) – diminishing, decreasing, reducing (in amount/rate).

Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The age of Putin) – May 09, 2018:

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