Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: December 12, 2019
1. Minoritarianism • Minoritarianism is a neologism for a political structure or process in which a minority segment of a population has a certain degree of primacy in that entity’s decision making. • Minoritarianism may be contrasted with Majoritarianism, but...
Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: December 11, 2019
1. Bellwether • Something that leads or indicates a trend. Usage: Basildon is now the bellwether of Britain’s voting behaviour. 2. Chukri System • The Chukri System is a debt bondage or forced labour system found in parts of West Bengal. • Under this system a... Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: December 10, 2019
1. Brazenly • In a bold and shameless way. Usage: They are brazenly defying the law. 2. Ostensible • Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Usage: Your ostensible reason for visiting every bakery in town is that you’re looking for a part-time... Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: December 9, 2019
1. Mercantilism • Mercantilism is an economic practice by which governments used their economies to augment state power at the expense of other countries. Governments sought to ensure that exports exceeded imports and to accumulate wealth in the form of bullion... Daily Vocabulary from The Hindu: December 8, 2019
1. Hispanic • Relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Central and South America. Usage: The Hispanic population of California is growing rapidly. 2. Wanton • a) A lewd or lascivious person. • b) Of a cruel or violent action deliberate...
