The Hindu Editorial (Singapore sling) – May 15, 2018

President Donald Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on June 12 cannot be viewed in isolation from the unilateral American decision to withdraw from the nuclear pact with Iran. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Singapore sling) – May 15, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Singapore sling) – May 15, 2018:

sling (noun) – support. (Singapore sling is a cocktail made from gin).
loom (verb) – emerge, appear, overlie.
in isolation (phrase) – separately.
unilateral (adjective) – relating to a method of taking decisions (on international relations) by a state (country) individually without considering other states (countries).
undermine (verb) – weaken, diminish, subvert/reduce.
amp up (verb) – energize, stimulate, to increase the power or force of (something), to make something stronger.
effusively (adverb) – in an unrestrained or heartfelt/enthusiastic manner.
sceptic (noun) – cynic, doubter/questioner, pessimist.
hail (verb) – acclaim, praise/applaud, commend.
intercontinental (adjective) – travelling between continents.
stringent (adjective) – strict/stern , severe, tough/rigorous.
sanctions (noun) – action taken, or an order given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
thaw (noun) – an increase in friendliness/cordiality.
normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, business as usual, routine, regularity.
freeze (noun) – suspension, hold.
realm (noun) – area, field, domain (of activity).
unprecdented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
feat (noun) – action, exercise/effort, master stroke.
archetypal (adjective) – classic, model, exemplary.
glaring (adjective) – obvious, blatant, flagrant.
standpoint (noun) – view/opinion, position, way of thinking.
non-proliferation (noun) – the action of stopping something (particularly of nuclear weapons by the countries).
reconcile (verb) – adjust, balance, attune.
broker (verb) – arrange, organize, negotiate (an agreement).
abrogation (noun) – abolition, repeal, cancellation (of an agreement).
turn the tables (phrase) – reverse a disadvantaged situation/position to gain advantage.
fester (adjective) – septic, relating to a problem which is becoming worse or more intense due to long time negligence.
deftness (noun) – skill, ability/mastery, expertness.
marshal (verb) – guide, conduct, lead/steer.
hawkish (adjective) – aggressive, combative, belligerent. Dovish means peaceful, diplomatic, accommodating.

Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Singapore sling) – May 15, 2018:

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