The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 16th March 2020
- (have a long) way to go (phrase) – to do a lot of work before accomplishing a goal.
- way to go! (phrase) – used to tell someone when they have done something well.
- normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
- statehood (noun) – the condition of being an independent state.
- detention (noun) – confinement/incarceration, captivity, custody.
- back channel (noun) – relating to a secondary or secret route.
- lock down (noun) – confinement, restraint, encirclement.
- unilaterally (adverb) – used to indicate something done by a person/country without approval/agreement from other people/countries involved in the situation.
- delegation (noun) – a body of representatives.
- downgrade (verb) – lower in status, reduce in rank, demote.
- demographic (adjective) – relating to the statistical study/structure of populations, especially human beings.
- staggered (adjective) – spaced out, spread out, timed at intervals (of something as they don’t happen at the same time).
- characterise (verb) – identify, specify, describe.
- subterfuge (noun) – deception, cunning, trickery/tactic, intrigue.
- secrecy (noun) – confidentiality, secretiveness, privateness.
- statecraft (noun) – statesmanship, negotiations/discussions; the skilful management of a country’s public affairs.
- openness (noun) – lack of restriction/secrecy; transparency, straightforwardness, clearness/candidness.
- considerable (adjective) – significant, substantial, a lot of.
- trust deficit (noun) – lack of trust (on authorities-from societal point of view). Situations with low levels of trust are not supportive and often counterproductive. People feel vulnerable and look at each other with suspicion. As a result, they are less open, since they fear that they will not be fairly treated by the other side.
- orchestrate (verb) – organize, plan/put together, mastermind, choreograph.
- organically (adverb) – in a natural way.
- evolve (verb) – develop, progress, advance.
- undo (verb) – reverse, cancel, invalidate/annul.
- mainstream (adjective) – accepted/established/recognized something by most people as a normal/conventional.
- articulate (verb) – express, point out, mention.
- coercive (adjective) – authoritarian, overbearing/tough/harsh, high-handed.
- combat (verb) – fight, tackle, confront/resist.
- shun (verb) – avoid, evade, eschew, steer clear of.
- notion (noun) – idea, belief, concept.
- autonomy (noun) – self-determination, freedom, independence (from external control/influence).
- material (adjective) – related to money or possessions. (material prosperity is defined as having a lot of possessions or things, such as cars, homes, etc,.).
- prosperity (noun) – success, comfort, good fortune, well being.
- perilous (adjective) – dangerous, risky, life-threatening.
- propensity (noun) – tendency, inclination, predisposition, readiness.
- paint (verb) – portray, depict, represent.
- separatism (noun) – dissension, nonconformity, dissent/faction.
- instrumental (adjective) – helpful, useful; significant, important.
- imminent (adjective) – close/near, about to happen, approaching/impending.
- triumphant (adjective) – victorious, successful, winning.
- turmoil (noun) – disorder, turbulence, confusion, trouble, chaos.
- theocracy (noun) – A form of government in which God or a deity of some type is recognized as the supreme ruling authority. A form of government by religious leaders.
- exploit (verb) – take advantage of, make use of, utilize.
- people-centric (adjective) – relating to a leadership which values people’s need & requirement and make them fell safe & happy.
- resolute (adjective) – determined, firm, resolved.
- pluralism (noun) – (of people) the practice exist in harmony irrespective of various differences.
