Rebel rousing in Prague

Glossary of difficult words

rebel rousing - a word play on "rabble rousing," which means to seek to inflame the emotions of a crowd; in other words, a combination of the ODS-ČSSD grand coalition and the 20% VAT rate might allow a group of "rebel" parties to do well in the Prague elections; 

to strut - to display in order to impress others; 

limelight - the focus of public attention; 

to whitewash - to deliberately conceal someone’s mistakes; 

backlash - a strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people; 

melee - a confused fight, skirmish or scuffle; 

to scout (out) - to search for a suitably talented person; 

slew - a large number or quantity of something; 

pesky - causing trouble; annoying.