The Hindu Editorial (Lost opportunity) – Jul 15, 2020

Right from the beginning of its tenure, the government has underlined the geostrategic importance it attaches to the Chabahar port project. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Lost opportunity) – Jul 15, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Lost opportunity) – Jul 15, 2020:

one man’s loss is another man’s gain (phrase) – people profit (gain) from the misfortunes (bad luck) of others.
tenure (noun) – incumbency, term, term in office, period in office.
underline (verb) – emphasize, underscore, highlight.
geostrategic (adjective) – relating to the strategy of dealing with geopolitical issues.
ties (noun) – bond, association, relationship.
sea lane (noun) – sea road, sea route; shipping lane is a regularly used route for vessels (ships) on oceans.
fulcrum (noun) – essential role, central role, main role.
outreach (noun) – the level of reaching out/activity/effort; involvement.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
aid (noun) – help, assistance, support.
neighbour (noun) – adjacent/bordering country.
fast-track (verb) – increase or step up the progress of a project.
trilateral (adjective) – involving three nations/parties/groups.
transit agreement (noun) – transit agreements are signed to simplify transit procedures including transport infrastructure, visa, permit and vehicle regulations among two or more countries.
memorandum of understanding (MoU) (noun) – a formal (written) agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilateral) parties outlined in a formal document.
cargo (noun) – goods, freight, consignment, shipment.
take off (phrasal verb) – to suddenly start to be successful; progress, work out, succeed.
state-owned (adjective) – government-owned.
undertake (verb) – begin, start, embark on, launch into.
hurdle (noun) – obstacle, difficulty, problem, impediment.
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).
waiver (noun) – deferral, rejection, renunciation.
drag one’s feet (phrase) – delay, put off doing something, postpone action.
go on (phrasal verb) – proceed to do.
lay (verb) – put, place, set.
regardless of (phrase) – irrespective of, without consideration of, notwithstanding, in spite of.
inability (noun) – lack of ability, incapability, ineffectiveness.
impression (noun) – idea, opinion, view, notion, thought, conception.
waver (verb) – be undecided, be irresolute, be indecisive, fluctuate.
strategic autonomy (noun) – strategic autonomy is defined as the ability to set priorities and make decisions in matters of foreign policy and security, together with the institutional, political and material wherewithal (resources/funds) to carry these through – in cooperation with third parties, or if need be alone.
embark on (phrasal verb) – start, begin, initiate, commence.
borne past participle of bear from (verb) – support, prop up.
imminent (adjective) – near, about to happen, approaching/impending.
strategic partnership (noun) – it is a long-term interaction between two countries based on political, economic, social and historical factors (Courtesy: IDSA (Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)).
watch this space (phrase) – keep an eye on that, stay tuned, look at (for more information & further development).