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up<\/td><\/tr> Enmity <\/td> A state of deep-seated ill-will<\/td><\/tr> Pseudonymous <\/td> using a name that is not their real name<\/td><\/tr> Vengeance <\/td> The act of taking revenge<\/td><\/tr> Resentment <\/td> A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will<\/td><\/tr> Antipathy <\/td> A feeling of intense dislike<\/td><\/tr> Bigotry <\/td> \u200bthe state of feeling, or the act of expressing, strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions<\/td><\/tr> Conjure up <\/td> Summon into action or bring into existence<\/td><\/tr> Flagrant <\/td> that shocks you because it is done in a very obvious way and shows no respect for people, laws, etc.<\/td><\/tr> Rant <\/td> Pompous or pretentious talk or writing<\/td><\/tr> Slur <\/td> A disparaging remark<\/td><\/tr> Breath-taking <\/td> Very surprising or shocking<\/td><\/tr> Insinuation <\/td> An indirect (and usually malicious) implication<\/td><\/tr> Deity <\/td> a god or goddess<\/td><\/tr> Unwittingly <\/td> Without knowledge or intention<\/td><\/tr> Odium <\/td> Hate coupled with disgust<\/td><\/tr> Hounding <\/td> Pursue or chase relentlessly<\/td><\/tr> Travesty <\/td> A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations<\/td><\/tr> Spiteful <\/td> Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt<\/td><\/tr> Essence <\/td> importance<\/td><\/tr> Manoeuvre <\/td> A plan for attaining a particular goal<\/td><\/tr> Dissident <\/td> Disagreeing, especially with a majority<\/td><\/tr> Vote out <\/td> to defeat (an incumbent) in an election<\/td><\/tr> Defection <\/td> the desertion of one\u2019s political party in favor of an opposing one<\/td><\/tr> Unhindered <\/td> Not slowed, blocked or interfered with<\/td><\/tr> Actualise <\/td> Make real<\/td><\/tr> Adjudication <\/td> The final judgment in a legal proceeding<\/td><\/tr> Albeit <\/td> Even though<\/td><\/tr> Occasion <\/td> cause<\/td><\/tr> Compliance <\/td> Acting according to certain accepted standards<\/td><\/tr> Ploy <\/td> A tactic or manoeuvre intended to gain an advantage<\/td><\/tr> Countenance <\/td> give permission<\/td><\/tr> Render <\/td> announce<\/td><\/tr> Nugatory <\/td> Of no real value<\/td><\/tr> Menace <\/td> Something that is a source of danger<\/td><\/tr> Keep up <\/td> Maintain a required pace or level<\/td><\/tr> Extradition <\/td> The surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)<\/td><\/tr> Mastermind <\/td> a very clever person who has planned or organized something<\/td><\/tr> Give up <\/td> Stop trying or participating<\/td><\/tr> Wanted <\/td> One who is tried to be located<\/td><\/tr> Reconnaissance <\/td> The act of scouting or exploring<\/td><\/tr> Deposition <\/td> a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer\u2019s office<\/td><\/tr> Conspiracy <\/td> A secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act<\/td><\/tr> Blasphemous <\/td> showing a lack of respect for God or religion<\/td><\/tr> Mandated <\/td> Assign authority to<\/td><\/tr> Pursue <\/td> Go in search of <\/td><\/tr> Convict <\/td> find or declare guilty<\/td><\/tr> Rectify <\/td> Correct <\/td><\/tr> Concerted <\/td> Involving the joint activity of two or more<\/td><\/tr> Turn the spotlight on something<\/td> to attract attention to something, usually to give information about something bad:<\/td><\/tr> Predilection <\/td> a strong liking or preference<\/td><\/tr> Reprieve <\/td> a temporary relief or escape, as from trouble <\/td><\/tr> Paradigm shift <\/td> a complete and important change in the usual or accepted way of doing or thinking about somebody\/something<\/td><\/tr> Guerrilla <\/td> A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment<\/td><\/tr> Sweep across <\/td> to spread or pass rapidly across, through, or along (a region, area, etc.)<\/td><\/tr> Overhaul <\/td> to look at something carefully and change or repair it if necessary<\/td><\/tr> Break into <\/td> manage to have some success<\/td><\/tr> Script <\/td> Write <\/td><\/tr> Devastating <\/td> damaging<\/td><\/tr> Psyche <\/td> human mind or soul<\/td><\/tr> Lay down <\/td> stop fighting a battle or war and make peace<\/td><\/tr> Vow <\/td> Make a solemn pledge or promise<\/td><\/tr> Inimical <\/td> Not friendly<\/td><\/tr> Strike a chord <\/td> Create an emotional response<\/td><\/tr> Cartel <\/td> an association of similar businesses that have grouped together in order to prevent competition and to control prices<\/td><\/tr> Outsize <\/td> Larger than normal for its kind<\/td><\/tr> Bloc <\/td> A group of voters or politicians who have common objectives<\/td><\/tr> Idly <\/td> Not in action or at work<\/td><\/tr> Brace <\/td> Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult<\/td><\/tr> Emanate <\/td> to come out from a source<\/td><\/tr> Pulverize <\/td> Destroy completely<\/td><\/tr> Steal a march <\/td> Gain an advantage over unexpectedly<\/td><\/tr> Poised <\/td> about to do something<\/td><\/tr> Elevation <\/td> the highest stage of development<\/td><\/tr> Testimony <\/td> Something that serves as evidence<\/td><\/tr> Mobilisation <\/td> Organized for a purpose<\/td><\/tr> Subaltern <\/td> Inferior in status<\/td><\/tr> Incorporate <\/td> Include <\/td><\/tr> Relentless <\/td> Not stopping<\/td><\/tr> Tilt <\/td> to direct something so as to favor a particular opinion or side<\/td><\/tr> Counter <\/td> in a way that opposes something<\/td><\/tr> Radical <\/td> Markedly new or introducing fundamental change<\/td><\/tr> Starkly <\/td> In sharp outline or contrast<\/td><\/tr> Adrift <\/td> Without a clear purpose or direction<\/td><\/tr> Ensconce <\/td> Fix firmly<\/td><\/tr> Cocoon <\/td> Protective cover <\/td><\/tr> Consensus <\/td> Full agreement between a number of people<\/td><\/tr> clear the decks<\/td> prepare for an event or course of action by dealing with anything that might hinder progress<\/td><\/tr> Cater <\/td> Give what is desired or needed<\/td><\/tr> Vanguard <\/td> the leading position in any movement or field<\/td><\/tr> Underscore <\/td> Give extra weight to (a communication)<\/td><\/tr> Laudable <\/td> Worthy of high praise<\/td><\/tr> Perceptible <\/td> Easily seen or detected<\/td><\/tr> Staggered <\/td> arranged so that they do not all happen at the same time<\/td><\/tr> Shrink <\/td> Reduce in size<\/td><\/tr> Duopoly <\/td> State of market dominance by two companies<\/td><\/tr> Viability <\/td> Capable of being done in a practical and useful way<\/td><\/tr> Bank <\/td> Have faith or confidence in<\/td><\/tr> Roll out <\/td> officially launch or introduce a new product or service<\/td><\/tr> Confines <\/td> Limits <\/td><\/tr> Roil <\/td> to move or proceed turbulently<\/td><\/tr> Relentless <\/td> not stopping<\/td><\/tr> Persecution <\/td> cruel and unfair treatment of a person or group, especially because of their political beliefs<\/td><\/tr> Fillip <\/td> Anything that makes one feel encouraged<\/td><\/tr> Go-ahead <\/td> A signal to proceed<\/td><\/tr> Extradite <\/td> Hand over to the authorities of another country<\/td><\/tr> Collaborate <\/td> Work together on a common enterprise of project<\/td><\/tr> Tenure <\/td> The term during which some position is held<\/td><\/tr> Predecessor <\/td> One who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)<\/td><\/tr> Grave <\/td> Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm<\/td><\/tr> Severe <\/td> Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality<\/td><\/tr> Autocracy <\/td> A political system governed by a single individual<\/td><\/tr> Redaction <\/td> an edited work<\/td><\/tr> Bulwark <\/td> something giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt<\/td><\/tr> Repertoire <\/td> A list or supply of something<\/td><\/tr> Perpetrator <\/td> a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act<\/td><\/tr> Dog <\/td> Go after with the intent to catch<\/td><\/tr> Forefront <\/td> the leading position in any movement or field<\/td><\/tr> Enshrine <\/td> preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected<\/td><\/tr> Pivotal <\/td> Being of crucial importance<\/td><\/tr> Onus <\/td> something that is one\u2019s duty or responsibility<\/td><\/tr> Fora <\/td> A public meeting or assembly for open discussion<\/td><\/tr> D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu <\/td> The experience of thinking that a new situation had occurred before<\/td><\/tr> Pile <\/td> a lot of something<\/td><\/tr> Prosecute <\/td> Conduct a prosecution (conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behaviour) in a court of law<\/td><\/tr> Overturn <\/td> Cancel officially<\/td><\/tr> Convict <\/td> declare guilty<\/td><\/tr> Overwhelming <\/td> Very strong<\/td><\/tr> Acrimony <\/td> A rough and bitter manner<\/td><\/tr> Bilateral <\/td> Affecting two parties<\/td><\/tr> Grey list <\/td> Grey listing means FATF has placed a country under increased monitoring to check its progress on measures against money laundering and terrorism financing<\/td><\/tr> Loophole <\/td> an ambiguity that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation<\/td><\/tr> Charge <\/td> a statement that says that somebody has done something illegal or bad<\/td><\/tr> Pursuance <\/td> the action of trying to achieve something<\/td><\/tr> Derail <\/td> to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of<\/td><\/tr> Nod <\/td> A sign of assent, salutation or command<\/td><\/tr> Festering <\/td> to become or cause to become bitter, irritated, etc, esp over a long period of time; rankle<\/td><\/tr> Imperative <\/td> Some duty that is essential and urgent<\/td><\/tr> Drastic <\/td> Forceful and extreme and rigorous<\/td><\/tr> Coincide <\/td> Happen simultaneously<\/td><\/tr> Pandemic <\/td> An epidemic that is geographically widespread<\/td><\/tr> Tackle <\/td> Accept as a challenge<\/td><\/tr> Concomitant <\/td> Occurring with or following as a consequence<\/td><\/tr> War footing <\/td> the condition of being prepared to undertake or maintain war<\/td><\/tr> Chunk <\/td> A considerable portion<\/td><\/tr> Ameliorative <\/td> Tending to make something better<\/td><\/tr> Squander <\/td> Spend thoughtlessly<\/td><\/tr> Reap <\/td> Get or derive<\/td><\/tr> Belated <\/td> Delayed <\/td><\/tr> Demolition <\/td> Complete destruction of a building<\/td><\/tr> Retribution <\/td> The act of taking revenge<\/td><\/tr> Conspirator <\/td> a member of a group of people who are planning to do something bad or illegal<\/td><\/tr> Amply <\/td> Sufficiently; more than adequately<\/td><\/tr> Fig-leaf <\/td> a thing intended to conceal a difficulty or embarrassment<\/td><\/tr> Brush aside <\/td> Bar from attention or consideration<\/td><\/tr> Rehabilitation <\/td> The restoration of someone to a useful place in society<\/td><\/tr> In the wake of<\/td> following (someone or something), especially as a consequence.<\/td><\/tr> Brook <\/td> to bear; tolerate<\/td><\/tr> Stringent <\/td> Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures<\/td><\/tr> Convoluted <\/td> extremely involved; intricate; complicated<\/td><\/tr> Purported <\/td> Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming<\/td><\/tr> Suo motu<\/td> on its own motion; the term is usually applied to actions by a judge taken without a prior motion or request from the parties<\/td><\/tr> Proportionality <\/td> The principle of proportionality is the idea that an action should not be more severe than is necessary, especially in a war or when punishing someone for a crime<\/td><\/tr> Conflict <\/td> An open clash between two opposing groups<\/td><\/tr> Troop <\/td> soldiers or armed forces<\/td><\/tr> Blast their way somewhere <\/td> If someone blasts their way somewhere, they get there by shooting at people or causing an explosion<\/td><\/tr> Artillery <\/td> an army unit that uses big guns<\/td><\/tr> Shell <\/td> Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun<\/td><\/tr> Ammunition <\/td> Projectiles to be fired from a gun<\/td><\/tr> Ramp up <\/td> Bolster or strengthen<\/td><\/tr> Bleak <\/td> Offering little or no hope<\/td><\/tr> Retreat <\/td> Move away or backward<\/td><\/tr> Slap <\/td> An act or expression of criticism and censure<\/td><\/tr> Biting <\/td> Very harsh<\/td><\/tr> Sanctions <\/td> Something someone is made to do to compensate for a wrongdoing<\/td><\/tr> Reap <\/td> Get or derive<\/td><\/tr> Soaring <\/td> Ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual<\/td><\/tr> Maximalist <\/td> Somebody who holds extreme views and is not prepared to compromise<\/td><\/tr> Imperative <\/td> Requiring attention or action<\/td><\/tr> Batter <\/td> seriously damaged or affected<\/td><\/tr> Brink <\/td> The limit beyond which something happens or changes<\/td><\/tr> Devastating <\/td> Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction<\/td><\/tr> Intensifying <\/td> Increasing in strength or intensity<\/td><\/tr> Rivalry <\/td> The act of competing<\/td><\/tr> Geopolitical <\/td> Relating to the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state<\/td><\/tr> Eye-opening <\/td> Something surprising and revealing<\/td><\/tr> Weaponry <\/td> Weapons considered collectively<\/td><\/tr> Coercive <\/td> relating to or using force or threats<\/td><\/tr> Bilateral <\/td> Having two sides<\/td><\/tr> Prospect <\/td> The possibility of future success<\/td><\/tr> Imminent <\/td> Close in time; about to occur<\/td><\/tr> Fortify <\/td> Make strong or stronger<\/td><\/tr> De-escalation <\/td> reduction of the intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation<\/td><\/tr> Band <\/td> Form a group or unite<\/td><\/tr> Restrain <\/td> To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement<\/td><\/tr> Destabilising <\/td> Become unstable<\/td><\/tr> Nascent <\/td> Being born or beginning<\/td><\/tr> Tussle <\/td> Disorderly fighting<\/td><\/tr> Omnibus <\/td> Providing for many things at once<\/td><\/tr> Prosecute <\/td> to officially charge somebody with a crime and try to show that he\/she is guilty, in a court of law<\/td><\/tr> Allegedly <\/td> According to what has been declared but not proved<\/td><\/tr> Vilify <\/td> Spread negative information about<\/td><\/tr> Outrage <\/td> Strike with disgust or revulsion<\/td><\/tr> Ill-will <\/td> unfriendly feeling; hate; dislike<\/td><\/tr> Defy <\/td> to elude, esp in a baffling way<\/td><\/tr> Animosity <\/td> a strong feeling of dislike and anger<\/td><\/tr> Inflammatory <\/td> Arousing to action or rebellion<\/td><\/tr> Club <\/td> Unite with a common purpose<\/td><\/tr> Emanate <\/td> Proceed or issue forth, as from a source<\/td><\/tr> Tit-for-tat <\/td> An equivalent given in return<\/td><\/tr> Transgression <\/td> the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle<\/td><\/tr> Tactic <\/td> A plan for attaining a particular goal<\/td><\/tr> Spin <\/td> A distinctive interpretation<\/td><\/tr> Transmorgify <\/td> Change completely the nature or appearance of<\/td><\/tr> Purport <\/td> Have as a plan or objective<\/td><\/tr> Foment <\/td> Try to stir up public opinion<\/td><\/tr> Insurrection <\/td> Organized opposition to authority<\/td><\/tr> Dissent <\/td> A difference of opinion<\/td><\/tr> Ambit <\/td> An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control<\/td><\/tr> Tug of war <\/td> Any hard struggle between equally matched groups<\/td><\/tr> Turf <\/td> Range of jurisdiction or influence<\/td><\/tr> Disruptive <\/td> Characterized by unrest, disorder or insubordination<\/td><\/tr> Meddle <\/td> to touch something that does not belong to you<\/td><\/tr> Set the cat among the pigeons <\/td> say or do something that is likely to cause trouble or controversy<\/td><\/tr> At loggerheads <\/td> In a dispute or confrontation<\/td><\/tr> Undermine <\/td> hinder normal operations<\/td><\/tr> Bypass <\/td> to ignore, fail to consult, etc.<\/td><\/tr> Consuming <\/td> Very strong; urgently felt<\/td><\/tr> Latter <\/td> Referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned<\/td><\/tr> Curtail <\/td> Place restrictions on<\/td><\/tr> Thorn in your side<\/td> someone or something that continually causes problems for you<\/td><\/tr> Tussle <\/td> Disorderly fighting<\/td><\/tr> Rein in <\/td> to limit or control (someone or something)<\/td><\/tr> Propagate <\/td> Cause to spread<\/td><\/tr> Propellant <\/td> Something causing you to move forward<\/td><\/tr> Grievance <\/td> A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation<\/td><\/tr> Stand-off <\/td> a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something<\/td><\/tr> In tandem <\/td> Together <\/td><\/tr> Nosedive <\/td> To get much worse<\/td><\/tr> Manpower <\/td> The force of workers available<\/td><\/tr> Enforcement <\/td> ensuring observance of or obedience to<\/td><\/tr> Lax <\/td> Lacking in rigour or strictness<\/td><\/tr> Creditable <\/td> Worthy of often limited commendation<\/td><\/tr> Compliance <\/td> Acting according to certain accepted standards<\/td><\/tr> Surveillance <\/td> Close observation of a person or group<\/td><\/tr> Incremental <\/td> Increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions<\/td><\/tr> Scrutinise <\/td> To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail<\/td><\/tr> Barring <\/td> The act of excluding someone<\/td><\/tr> Penultimate <\/td> Second last<\/td><\/tr> Liberal <\/td> Showing or characterized by broad-mindedness<\/td><\/tr> Hesitant <\/td> unable to act or decide quickly or firmly<\/td><\/tr> Conundrum <\/td> A difficult problem<\/td><\/tr> Strained <\/td> Showing signs of mental and emotional tension<\/td><\/tr> Allege <\/td> Make an accusation or assertion without any proof<\/td><\/tr> Friction <\/td> A state of conflict between persons<\/td><\/tr> Assent <\/td> Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something<\/td><\/tr> Underscore <\/td> emphasizing the importance of something<\/td><\/tr> Conferment <\/td> the act of giving something (such as a degree, award, title, or right) to someone<\/td><\/tr> Regime <\/td> a form of government or rule; political system<\/td><\/tr> Intent <\/td> Purpose <\/td><\/tr> Vest <\/td> Place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons<\/td><\/tr> Insulate <\/td> Separate in order to protect or prevent interaction<\/td><\/tr> Discretion <\/td> Freedom to act or judge on one\u2019s own<\/td><\/tr> Forthcoming <\/td> Frank, direct <\/td><\/tr> Cease <\/td> Put an end to a state or an activity<\/td><\/tr> Presciently <\/td> With foresight<\/td><\/tr> Perpetuate <\/td> continue<\/td><\/tr> Autonomy <\/td> The capacity of a system to make its own decisions about its actions<\/td><\/tr> Undue <\/td> Beyond normal limits<\/td><\/tr> Stern <\/td> Very serious <\/td><\/tr> Assert <\/td> State categorically<\/td><\/tr> Inflection point <\/td> a time of significant change in a situation<\/td><\/tr> Communalisation <\/td> act or process of making related to a small community<\/td><\/tr> Alacrity <\/td> great willingness, eagerness or enthusiasm<\/td><\/tr> Sensitivity <\/td> a tendency to have a strong emotional reaction, esp to be offended or upset<\/td><\/tr> Slam <\/td> Strongly criticize<\/td><\/tr> Offending <\/td> Responsible for causing difficulty, displeasure, disgust, etc.<\/td><\/tr> Accord <\/td> to grant; bestow<\/td><\/tr> Introspection <\/td> The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct<\/td><\/tr> Draw the line<\/td> to put a limit on what you will do or allow to happen, esp. because you feel something is wrong<\/td><\/tr> Adhere <\/td> Be compatible or in accordance with<\/td><\/tr> Prime time <\/td> The hours between 7 and 11 p.m. when the largest tv audience is available<\/td><\/tr> Radical <\/td> (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm<\/td><\/tr> Spar <\/td> Fight verbally<\/td><\/tr> Blatantly <\/td> very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing<\/td><\/tr> Snowball <\/td> Increase or accumulate at a rapidly accelerating rate<\/td><\/tr> Bypoll <\/td> an election held in a single political constituency to fill a vacancy arising during a government\u2019s term of office<\/td><\/tr> Do-or-die <\/td> Desperately determined<\/td><\/tr> High-stake <\/td> involving serious risks if there is no success<\/td><\/tr> Slumber <\/td> Dormant state<\/td><\/tr> Chaos <\/td> A state of extreme confusion and disorder<\/td><\/tr> Stronghold <\/td> an area in which there is a lot of support for a particular belief or group of people especially a political party<\/td><\/tr> Demise <\/td> death <\/td><\/tr> Align <\/td> Adjust <\/td><\/tr> Referendum <\/td> A popular vote by the electorate whether to approve a specific legislative act<\/td><\/tr> Championing <\/td> to support or fight for a particular group or idea<\/td><\/tr> Reinforce <\/td> Make stronger<\/td><\/tr> Humility <\/td> a lack of false pride<\/td><\/tr> Recalibrate <\/td> Make fine adjustments<\/td><\/tr> Necessitate <\/td> to make something necessary<\/td><\/tr> Revamp <\/td> to change or arrange something again, in order to improve it<\/td><\/tr> Nurture <\/td> Help grow <\/td><\/tr> Eat humble pie <\/td> speak or behave in a way which tells people that you admit you were wrong about something<\/td><\/tr> Churn <\/td> frequent replacement of employees with new employees<\/td><\/tr> Grim <\/td> Shockingly offensive<\/td><\/tr> Trigger <\/td> Put in motion, initiate<\/td><\/tr> On the verge of <\/td> at the point when (something) is about to happen or is very likely to happen<\/td><\/tr> Contemplate <\/td> Consider as a possibility<\/td><\/tr> Exodus <\/td> A journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment<\/td><\/tr> Abominable <\/td> Exceptionally bad or displeasing<\/td><\/tr> Predicament <\/td> A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one<\/td><\/tr> Reconciliation <\/td> The reestablishing of cordial relations<\/td><\/tr> Subtle <\/td> Difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyse<\/td><\/tr> Surge <\/td> A sudden or abrupt strong increase<\/td><\/tr> Outreach <\/td> the extent or length of reaching out<\/td><\/tr> Spectrum <\/td> A broad range of related objects, values, qualities, ideas or activities<\/td><\/tr> Conducive <\/td> helpful<\/td><\/tr> Dole out <\/td> Give or provide in small portions<\/td><\/tr> Alter <\/td> Make different<\/td><\/tr> Termination <\/td> The act of ending something<\/td><\/tr> Disadvantageous <\/td> Involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness<\/td><\/tr> Alienation <\/td> Separation resulting from hostility<\/td><\/tr> Exploit <\/td> Use or manipulate to one\u2019s advantage<\/td><\/tr> Afresh <\/td> Again but in a new or different way<\/td><\/tr> Dilution <\/td> Weakening<\/td><\/tr> Triumphalism <\/td> Gloating or excessive celebration over the defeat of an opponent<\/td><\/tr> Choppy <\/td> Jerky <\/td><\/tr> Spur <\/td> Incite or stimulate<\/td><\/tr> Reckon <\/td> Expect to be true; believe <\/td><\/tr> Woe <\/td> Great sorrow<\/td><\/tr> Assertion <\/td> A declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)<\/td><\/tr> Meagre <\/td> Deficient in amount, quality or extent<\/td><\/tr> Evoke <\/td> Make appear<\/td><\/tr> Flashback <\/td> An unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience <\/td><\/tr> Trajectory <\/td> the way in which a process or event develops over a period of time<\/td><\/tr> Reluctant <\/td> Offering resistance <\/td><\/tr> Uptick <\/td> A small increase<\/td><\/tr> Silver lining <\/td> a comforting or hopeful aspect of an otherwise desperate or unhappy situation<\/td><\/tr> Lingering <\/td> to persist or continue, esp in the mind<\/td><\/tr> Aloof <\/td> apart<\/td><\/tr> Flare up<\/td> Erupt or intensify suddenly<\/td><\/tr> Squeeze <\/td> to oppress with exacting demands<\/td><\/tr> Dampen <\/td> Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity<\/td><\/tr> Rising tide <\/td> an increase in the amount or strength of something<\/td><\/tr> Strand <\/td> Drive (a vessel) ashore<\/td><\/tr> Detritus <\/td> The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up<\/td><\/tr> Advisory <\/td> giving advice only<\/td><\/tr> Downplay <\/td> Represent as less significant or important<\/td><\/tr> Bizarre <\/td> very strange or unusual<\/td><\/tr> Sensible <\/td> Showing reason or sound judgment<\/td><\/tr> Exponentially <\/td> (with reference to an increase) more and more rapidly<\/td><\/tr> Fraudster <\/td> A person who cheats someone<\/td><\/tr> Scam <\/td> A fraudulent business scheme<\/td><\/tr> Biometrics <\/td> The use of physical characteristics (face shape, finger prints, etc.) of an individual for personal identification<\/td><\/tr> Rife <\/td> Excessively abundant<\/td><\/tr> Ambivalent <\/td> Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow<\/td><\/tr> Indiscriminate <\/td> random<\/td><\/tr> Flip-flop <\/td> A decision to reverse an earlier decision<\/td><\/tr> Discretion <\/td> Freedom to act or judge on one\u2019s own<\/td><\/tr> Universalise <\/td> Make common to all<\/td><\/tr> Missionary zeal <\/td> great enthusiasm<\/td><\/tr> Scrutiny <\/td> The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)<\/td><\/tr> Crack down on <\/td> take severe measures against someone or something.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udce5 Free PDF- The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary- June Edition<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"