Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Electronic distraction: On politics and the ‘EVM issue"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Electronic distraction: On politics and the ‘EVM issue"

1.  Integrity

• Meaning: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; also refers to the state of being whole or undivided.
• Example: "The Election Commission of India needs to address concerns about the integrity of elections."

2.  Manipulation

• Meaning: The action of controlling or influencing something in a clever or unscrupulous way.
• Example: "The Congress claims there is a risk of manipulation of electronic voting machines."

3.  Brazening

• Meaning: Acting boldly and without shame in the face of criticism or controversy.
• Example: "The ECI appears to be brazening out allegations regarding voter list manipulations."

4.  Spectre

• Meaning: Something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence.
• Example: "The Congress continues to raise the spectre of EVM tampering despite lack of evidence."

5.  Partisan

• Meaning: Strongly supporting one side or party, often in a biased way.
• Example: "Partisan police actions during elections have led to allegations of voter suppression."

6.  Capture

• Meaning: To take possession or control of something, especially by force.
• Example: "Concerns have been raised about the possibility of manual capture of EVMs in certain polling booths."

7.  Turnout

• Meaning: The number or proportion of people who attend an event or participate in an election.
• Example: "The massive turnout recorded in the closing hours of polling raises questions about procedural integrity."

8.  Allegations

• Meaning: Claims or accusations, typically made without proof.
• Example: "There have been allegations of selective removal of voters from electoral rolls."

9.  Transparency

• Meaning: The quality of being clear and open about activities or decisions.
• Example: "The ECI has been criticized for its lack of transparency in scheduling elections."

10. Scare

• Meaning: A widespread state of alarm or fear about something.
• Example: "An EVM scare should not distract from addressing real election issues."

11.  Squarely

• Meaning: Directly and without ambiguity.
• Example: "Some of these issues lie squarely in the court of the Election Commission."