The Hindu Editorial (Stay invested) – May 18, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Stay invested) – May 18, 2024:

ties (noun) – bond, connection, association, relationship, friendship.
tailor (verb) – customize, adapt, adjust, modify, change.
infrastructure (noun) – the basic physical or organisational structure or framework that a country or organization needs in order to function properly. For a whole nation, it includes all the physical systems such as buildings, roads & railways networks, utilities, etc.
take something to the next level (phrase) – to further improve/develop something that is already doing well.
tensions (noun) – strained relations; strain, stress, pressure, unease.
credit facility (noun) – a type of pre-approved loan which allows the borrower to borrow money on an ongoing basis over an extended period of time, rather than applying for a new loan each time the borrower needs more money.
the U.S. State Department (noun) – it is an executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the country’s foreign policy and relations.
entity (noun) – establishment, organization, outfit.
open up (phrasal verb) – become available, become accessible, become present.
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.
conceive (verb) – originate, develop, create, formulate.
take off (phrasal verb) – to suddenly start to be successful; progress, do well, succeed, thrive, flourish.
memorandum of understanding (MoU) (noun) – a formal (written) agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilateral) parties outlined in a formal document.
ease (verb) – reduce, diminish, lessen.
unilateral (adjective) – relating to a method of taking decisions individually without considering others.
withdrawal (noun) – departure, pull-out, retreat, disengagement; removal, taking away, cancellation, termination, abolition, invalidation.
reimposition (noun) – reintroduction, re-enforcement, imposition again.
continued (adjective) – continuous, continuing, constant, incessant, unceasing.
carve-out (noun) – an exemption from a contractual agreement.
ad hoc (adjective) – impromptu, unpremeditated, unprepared, unplanned, unarranged, unconsidered, spontaneous, offhand, improvised, makeshift.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
bypass (verb) – elude, avoid, dodge, escape, sidestep, evade, circumvent, be evasive about.
International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) (noun) – a multi modal transportation established in 2000 for the purpose of promoting transportation cooperation among the Member States. It is a 7,200-km-long multi-mode network of ship, rail, and road route for moving freight between India, Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Russia, Central Asia and Europe. The route primarily involves moving freight from India, Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia via ship, rail and road.
Suez (noun) – The Suez Canal is an important man-made waterway in Egypt. It connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
intercontinental (adjective) – between or among continents.
Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) (noun) – The Belt and Road Initiative, formerly known as One Belt One Road or OBOR for short, is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in nearly 71 countries and international organizations. It is also referred to as “21st century silk road”. From South-east Asia to Eastern Europe and Africa, Belt and Road includes 71 countries that account for half the world’s population and a quarter of global GDP.
geopolitical (adjective) – relating to (the study of) the geographical factors (a country’s position on the earth, size, climate, and natural resources &, etc.) in world politics and inter-state relations.
influence (noun) – power, authority, leverage, sway, weightage, clout, muscle.
take a view (phrase) – to have an opinion about something.
narrow (adjective) – narrow-minded, intolerant, illiberal, partisan, sectarian, discriminatory.
hostility (noun) – opposition, conflict, resentment, enmity, aversion, antipathy.
interest (noun) – common concerns (in politics/business).
back (verb) – support, favour, uphold, endorse, defend.
waiver (noun) – a rule/agreement does not have to be followed; deferral, rejection, renunciation (with no stipulations/restrictions).
stand to (verb) – be in a situation where one is likely to do something.
troops (noun) – armed forces, forces, soldiers.
contain (verb) – control, restrain, keep under control, keep in check.
U-turn (noun) – reversal, reversal of policy, volte-face, about-face, change of mind, turnaround; withdrawal, pulling back, back down.
engagement (noun) – participation, contribution, involvement.
any more (adverb) – no longer.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
rise (noun) – growth.