Assam's Evolving Political Landscape: A BJP Case Study
Vocabulary from this Editorial
Skillfully, expertly.
Synonyms: adroitly, skillfully, proficiently
"The politician adeptly navigated the difficult negotiations."
Stated without proof; supposed.
Synonyms: supposed, purported, unproven
"The alleged culprit maintained his innocence."
Feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Synonyms: worries, fears, concerns
"The students' anxieties about the exam were palpable."
A way of dealing with something.
Synonyms: method, strategy, technique
"Her innovative approach to problem-solving yielded great results."
A place or scene of activity, debate, or conflict.
Synonyms: theater, scene, setting
"The international summit became an arena for heated discussions."
Having or characterized by a desire to achieve something high or great.
Synonyms: ambitious, hopeful, longing
"The company launched a new campaign targeting aspirational young professionals."
Making something greater by adding to it; increasing.
Synonyms: enhancing, expanding, boosting
"The new software is designed for augmenting data processing capabilities."
Mixes or combines.
Synonyms: merges, combines, integrates
"The artist expertly blends colors to create unique hues."
Directing or guiding along a particular course.
Synonyms: directing, funneling, guiding
"The government is channeling funds into education reforms."
A situation or area of activity regarded as one in which opposing parties maneuver for advantage.
Synonyms: battleground, field, theatre
"The political chessboard of the region is constantly shifting."
Consisting of many different and connected parts; intricate.
Synonyms: intricate, complicated, elaborate
"The issue presented a complex challenge for policymakers."
The state of being intricate or complicated; difficulties.
Synonyms: intricacies, complications, convolutions
"Understanding the legal complexities requires extensive study."
Notably large in size, amount, or extent.
Synonyms: substantial, significant, ample
"The project required a considerable amount of funding."
In every case or on every occasion; invariably.
Synonyms: always, regularly, constantly
"She consistently delivers high-quality work."
Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
Synonyms: contentious, disputed, debatable
"The government's new policy proved highly controversial."
An economic system in which success in business depends on close relationships between business people and government officials.
Synonyms: nepotism, favoritism, political patronage
"Critics argued that the construction contracts were awarded due to crony capitalism."
In a way that can be clearly shown or proved.
Synonyms: clearly, evidently, undeniably
"The new safety measures have demonstrably reduced accidents."
Made smaller or less.
Synonyms: reduced, decreased, lessened
"The company's profits diminished over the last quarter."
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Synonyms: discussion, conversation, dialogue
"The public discourse on climate change has intensified."
The fact of showing no respect for something; inattention.
Synonyms: neglect, indifference, carelessness
"His disregard for traffic laws led to an accident."
Most important, powerful, or influential.
Synonyms: prevailing, leading, paramount
"The company holds a dominant position in the market."
A force or factor that stimulates change or progress within a system or process.
Synonyms: interplay, interaction, relationship
"The team's internal dynamic contributed to its success."
Lasting over a long period; perpetual.
Synonyms: lasting, persistent, permanent
"The monument is a symbol of enduring peace."
Things with distinct and independent existence.
Synonyms: bodies, organizations, units
"International entities are monitoring the situation closely."
Applied or brought to bear (a force, influence, or quality).
Synonyms: applied, wielded, employed
"The leader exerted considerable influence over his followers."
Encouraging or promoting the development of something good.
Synonyms: nurturing, promoting, cultivating
"The program aims at fostering creativity among students."
Create (a relationship or new conditions).
Synonyms: form, create, establish
"The two nations worked to forge a strong alliance."
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness, or a border separating two countries.
Synonyms: border, boundary, edge
"Space exploration pushes the frontiers of human knowledge."
The practice of drawing electoral districts to favor one political party.
Synonyms: manipulation, rigging, distortion
"Accusations of gerrymandering plagued the recent election."
Including all; not excluding any section of society.
Synonyms: all-encompassing, comprehensive, broad
"The goal is to create an inclusive environment for all students."
An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.
Synonyms: arrival, inrush, flow
"The city experienced a huge influx of tourists during the festival."
New methods, ideas, products, etc.
Synonyms: novelties, changes, breakthroughs
"Technological innovations have transformed our daily lives."
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Synonyms: powerful, extreme, strong
"The debate generated intense public interest."
The act of assembling and making ready for use or action.
Synonyms: rallying, deployment, organization
"The environmental group called for a massive public mobilization."
Relating to or supporting the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.
Synonyms: xenophobic, nationalist, anti-immigrant
"The rise of nativist movements often correlates with economic insecurity."
A crucial or central point, figure, or event.
Synonyms: turning point, focal point, cornerstone
"The company's pivot to online sales proved successful."
Formal promises or undertakings.
Synonyms: promises, commitments, assurances
"The candidate made several pledges during the campaign."
Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
Synonyms: division, schism, separation
"Political polarization makes compromise difficult."
To a great depth or extent; deeply.
Synonyms: deeply, intensely, immensely
"His words profoundly affected the audience."
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Synonyms: revival, comeback, renewal
"The artist's work enjoyed a resurgence in popularity."
A feeling or opinion.
Synonyms: feeling, emotion, belief
"Public sentiment was largely against the new tax."
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Synonyms: planned, calculated, tactical
"The company made a strategic decision to expand into new markets."
Having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable.
Synonyms: meaningful, significant, important
"The negotiations made substantive progress."
Lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.
Synonyms: weakened, eroded, sabotaged
"Constant criticism gradually undermined her confidence."
Emphasize the importance of (something).
Synonyms: emphasize, highlight, stress
"The report's findings underscore the need for immediate action."
Never done or known before.
Synonyms: unparalleled, unrivaled, unmatched
"The company achieved unprecedented growth this quarter."
Phrasal Verbs
Makes great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
"The team strives for excellence in every competition."
To be fully taken up by; to become part of something larger.
"The smaller company was eventually absorbed by the larger corporation."
To attract or involve someone or something.
"The festival succeeded in drawing in a large crowd."
To take a less important or secondary position.
"During the crisis, personal ambitions had to take a backseat to national interests."
To be strongly motivated or influenced by something.
"The company's expansion was driven by a desire for global market dominance."
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