13th MARCH 2019 THE HINDU EDITORIAL VOCABULARY

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Influence

Noun

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself

Effect, Impact

Salient

Adjective

Most noticeable or important.

Important, Main, Principal, Major, Chief, Primary, Notable, Noteworthy

Rival

Noun

A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity

A competitor, Opponent, Contestant, Contender, Challenger

Alliance

Noun

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Association, Union, League, Treaty, Pact, Compact, Entente, Concordat

Backlash

Noun

 a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development

Adverse Reaction, Adverse Response, Counteraction, Counterblast

Bifurcation

Noun

The division of something into two branches or parts

Separation, Dividing, Parting, Forking, Branching

Acute

Adjective

(of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree

Severe, Critical, Drastic, Dire, Dreadful, Terrible, Awful, Grave, Bad,

Fiscal

Adjective

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes.

Tax, Budgetary, Revenue

Concern

Verb

Relate to; be about

Be About, Deal With, Cover, Treat, Have To Do With

Fare

Verb

Perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period

Get On, Proceed, Get Along, Progress, Make Out, Do, Manage, Muddle Along,

Parameter

Noun

A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation

Instructions, Stipulations, Requirements, Conditions, Provisions

Significant

Adjective

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Notable, Noteworthy, Worthy Of Attention, Remarkable, Outstanding, Important,

Irrigation

Noun

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels

Flipside

Noun

Another aspect or version of something, especially its reverse or its unwanted concomitant

Other Side, Reverse Side, Back, Rear, Underside, Wrong Side, B-Side, Verso

Ballooning

Noun

The sport or pastime of flying in a balloon

Thriving, Prosperous, Prospering, Booming, Burgeoning

Structural

Adjective

Relating to or forming part of the structure of a building or other item

Constructional, Organizational, Systemic

Overcome

Verb

Succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)

Bring Under Control, Get Under Control, Bridle, Tame, Master, Gain Mastery Over

One-upmanship

Noun

The technique or practice of gaining an advantage or feeling of superiority over another person

Denial

Noun

The action of denying something.

Contradiction, Counterstatement, Refutation, Rebuttal,

Crucial

Adjective

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric, Decisive, Deciding,

Landowning

Noun & adjective

A person who owns the land, especially a large amount of land.

Substantive

Adjective

Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable

Differentiation

Noun

Distinguishing between two or more things or people.

Distinction, Distinctness, Disparity, Polarity, Contrast, Difference, Divergence

Contest

Noun

An event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity, or in quality.

Competition, Match, Tournament, Game, Meet

Scenario

Noun

 development of events.

Sequence Of Events, Course Of Events, Situation

Buck

Verb

Oppose or resist (something oppressive or inevitable

Resist, Oppose, Contradict, Defy, Fight, Fight Against

Anti-incumbency

Noun

Anti-incumbent definition is – characterized by or expressing opposition to or disapproval of current political officeholders

Governance

Noun

The action or manner of governing a state, organization, etc.

Buoy

Verb

Make (someone) cheerful and confident

Cheer, Cheer Up, Brighten Up, Ginger Up, Hearten, Rally, Animate, Invigorate,

Keen

Adjective

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm

Eager, Anxious, Impatient, Determined, Desirous

Strongholds

Noun

A place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld.

Bastion, Centre, Refuge, Hotbed

Pronounced

Adjective

Very noticeable or marked; conspicuous

Noticeable, Marked, Strong, Conspicuous

Dominant

Adjective

Having power and influence over others.

Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling

Narrative

Noun

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Account, Story, Tale, Chronicle, History, Description

Campaign

Noun

 an organized course of action to achieve a goal.

Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort, Struggle

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Territories

Noun

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

Area Of Land, Area, Region, Enclave

Straddle

Verb

Sit or stand with one leg on either side of.

Sit Astride, Stand Astride, Bestride, Bestraddle

Flee

Verb

Run away from a place or situation of danger.

Run, Run Away, Run Off, Make A Run For It, Run For It

Observatory

Noun

 A position or building that gives an extensive view.

Surrender

Verb

Stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.

Capitulate, Give In, Give Up, Give Oneself Up, Yield,

Imminent

Adjective

About to happen.

Impending, At Hand, Close, Near, Approaching, Fast Approaching, Coming

Caliphate

Noun

The rule or reign of a caliph or chief Muslim ruler

Shattered

Adjective

Very upset.

Worried, Upset, Distressed, Fraught, Devastated

Destruction

Noun

The action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.

Demolition, Knocking Down, Pulling Down, Tearing Down, Levelling, Razing

Insurgent

Noun

A person fighting against a government or invading force; a rebel or revolutionary

Rebel, Revolutionary, Revolutionist, Mutineer, Agitator, Subversive

Shrinking

Adjective

Becoming smaller in size or amount

Tactic

Noun

An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

Strategy, Scheme, Stratagem, Plan, Set Of Tactics, Manoeuvre,

Predecessor

Noun

A person who holds a job or office before the current holder.

Former Holder Of The Post, Previous Holder Of The Post,

Remnant

Noun

A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed

Remains, Remainder, Leftovers, Leavings, Residue, Rest

Revival

Noun

An improvement in the condition, strength, or fortunes of someone or something.

Improvement, Rallying, Picking Up, Betterment, Amelioration

Rebrand

Verb

Change the corporate image of (a company or organization)

Sectarian

Adjective

Denoting or concerning a sect or sects

Minefields

Noun

 A subject or situation presenting unseen hazards.

Exploit

Verb

Make use of (a situation) in a way considered unfair or underhand

Utilize, Make Use Of, Put To Use, Use, Use To Good Advantage

Ideologically

Adverb

In a way that relates to ideas or ideology, especially of a political or economic nature.

Align

Verb

Place or arrange (things) in a straight lin

Line Up, Range, Arrange In Line, Put In Order, Put In Columns, Put In Rows,

Regime

Noun

A government, especially an authoritarian one

Government, Authorities, System Of Government, Rule, 

Vow

Noun

A solemn promise.

Oath, Pledge, Promise, Bond, Covenant

Autonomous

Adjective

(Of a country or region) having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.

Vital

Adjective

Absolutely necessary; essential.

Essential, Indispensable, Crucial, Key, Necessary, Needed, Required, Requisite,

Throw

Verb

Push or force (someone or something) violently and suddenly into a particular physical position or state

Move Quickly, Move Suddenly, Push Suddenly,

Chaos

Noun

Complete disorder and confusion.

Disorder, Disarray, Disorganization, Confusion, Mayhem