VOCABULARY

1.Cling On To (Phrasal Verb)-to be unwilling to lose something or try very hard to keep something.

2.Mounting (Adj)-increasing, often in a manner that causes or expresses worry. बढ़ता हुआ

3.Crackdown (N)-a series of severe measures to restrict undesirable or illegal people or behaviour. कार्रवाई

4.Dictator (N)-a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force. तानाशाह

5.Crack Down (Phrasal Verb)-to take strong action to stop something. कड़ी कार्यवाही करना

6.Coercive (Adj)-relating to or using force or threats. बलपूर्वक, अनिवार्य

7.Rigged (Adj)-to influence something such as an election in a dishonest way in order to produce a particular result.

8.Thrown Their Weight (Phrase)-To use one's influence or power to support or promote someone or something.

9.Beleaguered (Adj)-experiencing a lot of criticism and difficulties. परेशान

10.Tide Over (Phrasal Verb)-to help somebody during a difficult period by providing what they need.

11.Woes (N)-great sorrow or distress. संकट

12.Die Down (Phrasal Verb)- to gradually become less strong.

13.Wreak Havoc (Idiom)-to cause a lot of damage or problems.

14.Propping Up (Phrasal Verb)-to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone).

15. Daunting (Adj)-seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating. कठिन, चुनौतीपूर्ण

16..Quest (N)-a long or arduous search for something. खोज

17.Inoculated (V)-treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; vaccinate. टीका

18.Laudable (Adj)-(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. प्रशंसनीय

19.Paucity (N)-the condition of having very little or not enough of something. कमी

20.Stringent (Adj)-(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting. सख्त