Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Western Front: The Hindu Editorial on the Parties and their Prospects in the Maharashtra Polls"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Western Front: The Hindu Editorial on the Parties and their Prospects in the Maharashtra Polls"

1.  Granular

• Meaning: Detailed or specific, often at a smaller level.
• Example: "Granular factors like caste dynamics and regional alliances could determine the outcome of the Maharashtra elections."

2.  Ripple effects

• Meaning: The continuing and spreading effects of an event or action.
• Example: "The Maharashtra Assembly election is likely to have ripple effects on national politics."

3.  Buoyed

• Meaning: Made more confident or encouraged by something.
• Example: "The BJP, buoyed by its recent victory in Haryana, aims to consolidate its position in Maharashtra."

4.  Consolidate

• Meaning: To make something stronger or more solid.
• Example: "The party is trying to consolidate its voter base in the western region of the state."

5.  Polarisation

• Meaning: The division of a group into opposing factions.
• Example: "The BJP is attempting to create polarisation along religious lines to gain electoral advantage."

6.  Sway

• Meaning: To influence or control.
• Example: "Major themes like nationalism and communalism could sway voters in close contests."

7.  Bickering

• Meaning: Petty or trivial arguments.
• Example: "Bickering over seat-sharing continues within the alliance, creating hurdles for campaign planning."

8.  Narrow window

• Meaning: A short or limited amount of time to accomplish something.
• Example: "The coalition partners have a narrow window to reconcile their ambitions before the elections."

9.  Reconcile

• Meaning: To bring into agreement or harmony.
• Example: "The MVA needs to reconcile internal conflicts to present a united front against the BJP."

10.  Determinants

• Meaning: Factors that decisively affect the outcome of something.
• Example: "Several granular factors could be the key determinants of the election results."