ADVANCED WORD LIST-1 (SEP 09, 2021)

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1. stir (noun) ? commotion, disturbance, uproar, furore, turmoil. 2. dimension (noun) ? aspect, feature, side, element, facet. 3. retrieval (noun) ? regaining, getting back, recouping, repossession. 4. secular (adjective) ? non-religious. 5. language (noun) - parlance, mode of expression, articulation. 6. counter (verb) ? fight, tackle, confront, stand up to, oppose, resist,

dispute, argue against. 7. divisive (adjective) ? relating to something that causes arguments

between people; disharmonious, discordant, alienating, estranging, isolating. 8. inter- (prefix) ? between. 9. Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) (noun) - formed on 7th November 2020, a coalition of over forty Indian farmers' unions to coordinate satyagragh (non-violent resistance) against the three farm acts. 10. Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) (noun) - formed on 1st July 1978, it is a farmer's representative organization in India. Indian Farmers' Union. 11. reiterate (verb) ? repeat, say again, restate. 12. repeal (verb) ? invalidate, cancel, nullify, revoke. 13. Farm Acts, 2000 (noun) ? Farm Acts, 2000 refer to three agricultural bills passed by Indian Parliament in September 2020. The three acts are "The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 (FPTC Act) allows farmers to sell their harvest outside the notified Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) mandis without paying any State taxes or fees", "the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 facilitates contract farming and direct marketing", and "the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 deregulates the production, storage, movement and sale of several major foodstuffs, including cereals, pulses, edible oils and onion, except in the case of extraordinary circumstances". 14. Minimum Support Price (MSP) (noun) ? it is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to give guaranteed price and assured market to the farmers and protect them from the price fluctuations and market imperfections. The guaranteed price and assured market are expected to encourage higher investment and in the adoption of modern farming practices. 15. determination (noun) - resolution, decision, strong-mindedness. 16. oust (verb) ? remove, dislodge, overthrow. 17. legislative (adjective) ? relating to a legislature (state government).

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18. unanimously (adverb) ? without opposition, agreed to by everyone involved.

19. appeal (verb) ? ask earnestly, request urgently. 20. harmony (noun) ? unity, solidarity, cooperation, agreement/concord. 21. grip (verb) - afflict, affect, take over, beset, torment. 22. line (noun) - roots, origin, family, lineage, background. 23. convergence (noun) ? coming together, union, confluence. 24. voice (noun) ? feeling, opinion, view. 25. marginalised (adjective) ? relating to the communities who are excluded

from mainstream social, economic, educational, and/or cultural life; treated as insignificant, treated as unimportant, neglected. 26. secularism (noun) ? the belief that religion should not have a strong influence in education or other public parts of society. 27. cautious (adjective) ? careful, wary, watchful, heedful. 28. potential (noun) ? possibility, potentiality, prospect. 29. hegemony (noun) ? leadership, dominance, authority. 30. due (adjective) - expected, anticipated, scheduled for. 31. polarise (verb) ? separate into opposing two. 32. brutal (adjective) ? cruel, savage, barbaric, vicious, wicked. 33. end up (phrasal verb) ? find oneself (to a particular course of action in the end or eventually). 34. polarisation (noun) ? separation of two contrasting groups (based on different opinions/beliefs). 35. fissure (noun) ? a state of incompatibility; disagreement, gap/crack. 36. fabric (noun) ? the basic/fundamental structure. 37. impede (verb) ? hinder, obstruct, hamper, disrupt. 38. identity (noun) ? individuality, character, originality. 39. revive (verb) ? restore, revitalize, renew, bring back. 40. legacy (noun) ? something received from a predecessor or from the past. 41. momentum (noun) ? driving power, strength, impetus. 42. overwhelmed (adjective) - moved, touched, impressed (by a strong emotion). 43. mobilise (verb) ? (of resources) bring together for a specific cause. 44. epicentre (noun) ? the main point of unpleasant or problematic situation. 45. spectacularly (adverb) ? strikingly, impressively, remarkably. 46. reassert (verb) ? confirm again, reaffirm. 47. timid (adjective) ? easily frightened, lacking courage, fearful, apprehensive.

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48. categorically (adverb) ? unqualifiedly, unconditionally, unequivocally, absolutely, explicitly, unambiguously, certainly, directly, completely.

49. sway (verb) - influence, bias, persuade. 50. divisiveness (noun) ? division, animosity, discord/hostility. 51. vow (verb) ? swear, pledge, promise, affirm. 52. hatred (noun) ? enmity, antipathy, antagonism, hostility, resentment,

aversion. 53. hallmark (noun) ? distinctive feature, characteristic, trait, attribute,

quality. 54. loud and clear (phrase) ? very clearly; in a way that is easy to

understand. 55. activist (noun) ? a person who supports a political or societal

change/cause. 56. heal (verb) ? alleviate, assuage, relieve, ease, lessen, mitigate. 57. lack of (noun) ? absence, unavailability. 58. acknowledgement (noun) ? acceptance, admission, realization. 59. campaign (noun) ? canvassing, electioneering, an act of soliciting

(asking for/requesting) votes; an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group. 60. idiom (noun) ? mode of expression, language, phrasing. 61. betrayal (noun) ? disloyalty, bad faith, faithlessness, falseness; deception, double-dealing. 62. besides (preposition/linking adverb) ? in addition to, as well, apart from. 63. proximate (adjective) - nearest, near, close. 64. set the stage for (phrase) ? prepare the circumstances for the beginning of something. 65. mobilisation (noun) ? the act of bringing forces/people/resources together for a particular cause. 66. conscious (adjective) ? responsive, reactive; sensitive, cognizant, mindful, sensible. 67. agrarian (adjective) ? relating to cultivating/farming. 68. distress (noun) ? difficulty, trouble, hardship. 69. dues (noun) ? payment (which is (long) pending). 70. furthermore (adverb) ? moreover, additionally, besides. 71. stringent (adjective) ? strict, severe, extreme, rigorous. 72. slaughter (noun) - the killing of animals (for food). 73. measure (noun) ? action, step, procedure. 74. devastate (verb) ? destroy, ruin, wreak. 75. stray (adjective) ? homeless, abandoned, wandering.

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76. plunder (verb) ? devastate, ransack, lay waste. 77. ruin (verb) - wreck, destroy, devastate, damage. 78. epidemic (noun) ? the widespread spread of an infectious disease to a

large number of people in a given population within a short period of time. 79. strike a blow against (phrase) ? to act against something; to oppose something; reject, resist, stand against. 80. blow (noun) ? shock, surprise; setback/misfortune. 81. highlight (verb) ? underline, underscore, emphasize. 82. fragility (noun) ? vulnerability, riskiness, unreliability. 83. in one go (phrase) - in one attempt. 84. precariat (noun) ? people who are in the state of being uncertain/insecure/unsafe. 85. alliance (noun) ? association, union, partnership. 86. solidarity (noun) ? unity, unanimity, harmony, cooperation. 87. grammar (noun) - the basic elements of an area of knowledge. 88. socio-economic (adjective) ? relating to the interaction of social (position, rank, or importance) and economic (income, pay, and wealth) aspects. 89. pose (verb) ? constitute, present, create, cause (a problem or danger or risk). 90. steam (noun) ? vigour, momentum, power, force, energy. 91. in the face of (phrase) ? despite, notwithstanding, regardless of; when confronted with. 92. propaganda (noun) ? the (deliberate & systemic) spreading of information (facts, ideas, rumours or lies) to influence public opinion. 93. pie (noun) - a whole thing that can be shared. 94. compromise (verb) - find the middle ground, come to terms, come to an understanding, make a deal. 95. interest (noun) ? concern, matter; benefit/advantage. 96. put up (phrasal verb) ? propose, put forward, recommend. 97. no longer (phrase) ? not anymore. 98. chasm (noun) ? a clear difference between two people/groups' thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc.; divergence, disunion, gulf, void, gap. 99. exploit (verb) ? take advantage of, make use of, utilize, capitalize on, benefit from. 100. ally (noun) ? supporter, advocate, champion, defender. 101. weaponise (verb) ? use as a weapon.

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