PARAGRAPH WORDS AND MEANING

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PARAGRAPH WORDS AND MEANING

 

PARAGRAPH OF THE DAY –

Difficulties ahead :-

Whatever happens, the undeclared power struggle between the two main coalition partners will have to come to an end in a new configuration of coalition forces. As things stand now, the two leaders do not seem to be giving way in the battle for supremacy within the coalition government. Reconciliation between the two coalition leaders is not in the realm of immediate possibilities, but they will have to find a framework of cohabitation given that the Rajapaksa family is waiting to move in. However, the political drama that began on February 10 is unlikely to end soon. Buoyed by the surprise win for its party which was formed just a year ago, the Rajapaksa family will continue to stake claim to power both within and outside Parliament. It will also have another chance of consolidating its newly gained electoral power in the Provincial Council elections to be held later this year. After this, presidential elections will have to be held by end-2019, followed by parliamentary elections. Sri Lanka watchers can expect more political surprises ahead.

Meanwhile, if the President and the Prime Minister do not find a framework of constructive reconciliation between them, governance in Sri Lanka will crawl along for two years. Worse still, the much-valued programme of constitutional and political reform, peace building, inter-ethnic reconciliation and democratic consolidation will enter an extended state of stalemate. Its resurgence, sadly and ironically, might require another phase of democratic setback.

WORDS AND MEANING :-

Reconciliation

Meaning: The restoration of friendly relations.

Example: “His reconciliation with your uncle”

Synonyms: Reuniting, Reunion

Antonyms: Estrangement, Alienation

Realm

Meaning: A field or domain of activity or interest.

Example: “The realm of applied chemistry”

Synonyms: Domain, Sphere

Cohabitation

Meaning: The state or fact of living or existing at the same time or in the same place.

Example: “A harmonious cohabitation with other living creatures”

Buoyed

Meaning: Make (someone) cheerful and confident.

Example: “She was buoyed up by his praise”

Synonyms: Cheer up, Brighten up

Antonyms: Depress

Crawl

Meaning: Behave obsequiously or ingratiatingly in the hope of gaining someone’s favour.

Example: “A reporter’s job can involve crawling to objectionable people”

Synonyms: Grovel to, Be obsequious towards

Stalemate

Meaning: A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

Example: “The war had again reached stalemate”

Synonyms: Deadlock, Impasse

Resurgence

Meaning: An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Example: “A resurgence of interest in religion”

Synonyms: Renewal, Revival