2nd MARCH THE HINDU EDITORIAL VOCABULARY

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Steadfast

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering

Loyal, Faithful, Committed, Devoted, Dedicated

Allies

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose

Associate, Colleague, Friend, Confederate, Partner

Coalition

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Alliance, Union, Partnership, Affiliation, Bloc, Caucus

Tripartite

Shared by or involving three parties.

Substantial

Of considerable importance, size, or worth

Considerable, Real, Material, Weighty, Solid, Sizeable

Viable

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Workable, Feasible, Practicable, Practical, Applicable, Usable

Imperative

Of vital importance; crucial

 Vital, Crucial, Critical, Essential,

Ideological

Based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory and policy.

Tinge

A tendency toward or trace of some color

Tint, Colour, Dye, Stain, Shade, Suffuse

Sectarianism

Excessive attachment to a particular sect, or party, especially in religion.

Coheres

Be united; form a whole

Stick Together, Hold Together, Be United, Bind, Cling, Fuse, Form A Whole

Attrition

The process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure

Weakening, Debilitation, Enfeebling, Sapping, Attenuation

Scoff

An expression of scornful derision

Mock, Deride, Ridicule, Sneer

Portray

Describe (someone or something) in a particular way.

Represent, Depict, Characterize, Describe, Present

Mishmash

A confused mixture.

Umble, Mess, Confusion, Hotchpotch, Hodgepodge

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Hiccup

An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic sound like that of a cough.

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Abrupt

Sudden and unexpected.

Sudden, Immediate, Instantaneous, Hurried, Hasty, Quick

Communiqué

An official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media.

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Dismantling

Ake (a machine or structure) to pieces

Deconstruct, Disassemble, Break Up, Strip, Strip Down

Bonhomie

Cheerful friendliness; geniality.

Geniality, Congeniality, Conviviality, Cordiality, Affability, Amiability

Reconciliatory

Intended or likely to restore friendly relations.

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Reciprocate

 Respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

Do The Same, Do The Same In Return, Respond In Kind, Return The Favour

Blunted

Of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point

Not Sharp, Unsharpened, Dull, Dulled, Worn, Worn Down, Edgeless