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Uncertainty ahead – The Hindu (Jul 31, 2017)

The disqualification of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from holding public office, by the Pakistan Supreme Court in the Panama Papers case, leaves a huge political vacuum in the country. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

Courtesy: The Hindu

spell (verb) – lead to/cause, result in, bring about.
vacuum (noun) – gap, space/blank, lacuna.
cut short (phrase) – interrupt, shorten, curtail/terminate.
overthrow (verb) – remove, oust, dethrone (from power).
coup (noun) – seizure of power, overthrow, takeover.
invoke (verb) – evoke, induce, cause.
money-laundering (noun) – A secret act of moving illegally acquired funds into legal bank accounts or investments.
allegation (noun) – claim, charge, accusation.
fuel (verb) – stimulate, boost, encourage.
seasoned (adjective) – experienced, long-serving, veteran.
uphold (verb) – maintain, sustain, continue.
sustained (adjective) – continuous, uninterrupted, non stop.
flashpoint (noun) – a situation where sudden conflict or violence could happen.
refrain (verb) – stop, desist/abstain, withhold.
disenchantment (noun) – disappointment, dissatisfaction, discontent.
undermine (verb) – weaken, compromise, diminish/reduce.
spell (noun) – term, session, stint.
frailty (noun) – infirmness, weakness, vulnerability.
successor (noun) – heir, descendant; replacement.
prolonged (adjective) – continuous, ongoing, persistent.
run-in (noun) – disagreement, argument/dispute; fight.
fill someone’s shoes (phrase) – substitute, deputize, take over.
galvanising (adjective) – stirring, exciting, rousing.

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