The Hindu Editorial (Unclear doctrine) – Aug 19, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has been somewhat careful in speaking of envisioning a change in India’s nuclear deterrence posture. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Unclear doctrine) – Aug 19, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Unclear doctrine) – Aug 19, 2019:

doctrine (noun) – principle, belief, rule.
No First Use (noun) – a pledge or a policy by a nuclear power not to use nuclear weapons as a means of warfare unless first attacked by an adversary using nuclear weapons
ambiguity (noun) – inexactness, doubtfulness, obscurity/uncertainty.
envision (verb) – imagine, visualize, envisage.
deterrence (noun) – the act of deterring/stopping someone from doing something.
posture (noun) – attitude, standpoint, approach.
in place (phrase) – established, arranged, organized.
staggering (adjective) – astonishing, amazing, surprising.
punitive (adjective) – disciplinary, corrective, retributive.
retaliation (noun) – revenge, vengeance, counter-attack.
theatre weapon (noun) – “Theater nuclear weapons” are smaller nuclear weapons designed to be used on the battlefield of a military “theater of operations”. These are usually “smaller” nuclear weapons designed to be effective at battlefield targets, not destroying entire cities in a strategic strike.
deter (verb) – prevent, stop, obstruct.
adversary (noun) – rival, enemy, nemesis/opponent.
proving ground (noun) – an area in which a thing is tested/proved.
so far (phrase) – until now, present, up to now.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
dynamic (noun) – basic/fundamental cause or force which triggers change within a system.
couple with (verb) – combine, join, add.
out of the closet (phrase) – no longer a secret.
redundancy (noun) – the inclusion of extra components which are not strictly necessary to functioning; excess.
in view (of) (phrase) – considering, taking into consideration, as a result of.
perspective (noun) – view/outlook, aspect, approach.
spark off (verb) – give rise to, trigger, activate/initiate.
paranoia (noun) – suspicion, mistrust, misgiving (of other people).
at work (phrase) – in action.
manifesto (noun) – (policy) statement, declaration, pronouncement of a political party issued before an election.
conceivable (adjective) – imaginable, understandable, comprehensible.
scenario (noun) – course of events, situation.
warrant (verb) – justify/necessitate, vindicate/validate, call for.
pre-emptive (adjective) – preventive, precautionary, protective.
enigmatic (adjective) – inexplicable, confusing, mysterious.
overwhelming (adjective) – massive/huge, sweeping/decisive, total/complete.
keep someone guessing (phrase) – leave someone in doubts.
imply (verb) – say indirectly, suggest, hint.
interpretation (noun) – understanding, reading, explanation.