The Hindu Editorial (Valley’s voice) – Oct 17, 2020

The announcement, on Thursday, by five regional parties and the CPI(M), of the formation of the ‘Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration’ to fight… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Valley’s voice) – Oct 17, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Valley’s voice) – Oct 17, 2020:

Valley (noun) – a low area between hills or mountains typically with a river running through it. Valley is a metonym of Jammu & Kashmir in this context (Metonym is used as an alternative for something else with which it is closely related/associated).
voice (noun) – representative, mouthpiece, spokesperson, means of expression.
alliance (noun) – coalition, partnership.
voice (noun) – opinion, view, feeling, desire.
moderation (noun) – an act of avoiding something (behaviour/expression) to become extreme or intense.
voice of moderation (noun) – a person/representative expressing things that are reasonable and moderate.
Gupkar Declaration (noun) – it is a resolution issued after an all-party meeting on August 4, 2019 at the Gupkar residence of NC president Farooq Abdullah. They vowed to fight collectively for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status as guaranteed by the constitution under Article 370.
restoration (noun) – reinstitution, re-establishment, return.
statehood (noun) – the condition of being an independent state.
coincide with (verb) – coexist, concur, happen together.
detention (noun) – imprisonment, confinement/incarceration, house arrest, captivity, custody.
anticipate (verb) – expect, foresee, predict.
repeal (verb) – revoke, invalidate, cancel, nullify.
vow (verb) – affirm, pledge, promise/swear, make a commitment.
reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
pledge (noun) – vow, promise, commitment, assurance, agreement.
the coming together (noun) – convergence, confluence, union.
rival (noun) – opponent, adversary, contender, competitor.
meeting point (noun) – meeting place or assembly point; a place where people meet.
perception (noun) – understanding/interpretation, idea/thought, belief, discernment.
face-off (noun) – clash, conflict, confrontation, skirmish.
reflection (noun) – serious thought, consideration, contemplation, deliberation.
alienation (noun) – isolation, detachment, estrangement/separation.
mainstream (noun) – something (certain beliefs/ideas/activities) which are accepted or recognized by most people as a normal or typical.
reckless (adjective) – careless, thoughtless, incautious/heedless.
maturing (verb) – develop/grow, evolve, reach maturity.
progressive (adjective) – forward-looking, forward-thinking, dynamic, advanced.
opportunistic (adjective) – selfish, self-centred, self-seeking, egocentric, inward-looking.
out of step (phrase) – at odds, at variance, in disagreement, out of harmony, at loggerheads, in opposition.
besides (preposition/linking adverb) – in addition to, as well, also.
echo (verb) – repeat, say again, restate, reiterate.
take centre stage (phrase) – to be at the centre of attention; to be in a very important position.
autonomy (noun) – independence, freedom; self rule, self-determination.
self-determination (noun) – autonomy, independence, freedom.
overwhelm (verb) – overrun, overpower; overburden, beset.
turn out (phrasal verb) – transpire, emerge; happen.
actor (noun) – participants (in an action).
temper (verb) – moderate, modify, tone down, mitigate, soften.
strident (adjective) – in an excessively forceful way; high-pitched, loud & harsh.
notional (adjective) – ideal, supposed, assumed.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
delegitimise (verb) – reverse/withdraw legitimate status of something.
separatist (noun) – dissident, nonconformist, sectarian.
unleash (verb) – let loose, release, set free.
dimension (noun) – aspect, feature, side, element.
evidently (adverb) – obviously, palpably, seemingly, apparently.
domination (noun) – complete control, power, authority, influence.
accommodation (noun) – settlement, compromise, adjustment, adaptation.
the way forward (phrase) – something (a plan/action) that leads to success in the future.
heartland (noun) – the most important part of a field of activity; the central part of something.
incentive (noun) – motivation, encouragement, stimulus, impetus.
on the ground (phrase) – in a situation/place where things are happening really/practically.
integration (noun) – unity.
advance (verb) – promote, further, support.
enduring (adjective) – long-lasting, permanent.
formidable (adjective) – impressive, strong, powerful, mighty.
sentiment (noun) – way of thinking, attitude, point of view, general opinion/belief.