The Hindu Editorial (The deal-maker) – Mar 01, 2019

A day after posting his resignation on Instagram, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was compelled to resume duties when President Hassan Rouhani rejected it. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The deal-maker) – Mar 01, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The deal-maker) – Mar 01, 2019:

tussle (noun) – fight, struggle, skirmish.
compel (verb) – force, push/impel, pressurize.
credit with (verb) – be recognized as, be held responsible for.
the establishment (noun) – the powers that be, the authorities, the regime (exercising power and influence).
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).
hardliner (noun) – a group/a political party with people who support a strict ideas and they are extreme & uncompromising.
thaw (noun) – an increase in friendliness.
sceptical (adjective) – cynical, dubious/doubtful, questioning.
critique (verb) – talk about, investigate, discuss/deal with.
parley (noun) – negotiation, talk/dialogue, discussion.
outcry (noun) – protest, complaint, clamour/commotion.
diplomat (noun) – peacemaker, negotiator, arbitrator.
standing (nun) – status, reputation, influence.
dispose (verb) – incline, encourage, persuade.
setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, misfortune.
respite (noun) – breathing space, stop, discontinuation.
waiver (noun) – renunciation, abandonment, rejection/deferral.
reel under (phrase) – to suffer (due to a burden).
galloping (adjective) – relating to something raising rapidly in unrestricted way.
inflation (noun) – simply meaning “cost of living”; increase of price level of goods & services and vice versa decrease of currency value.
reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
comply with (verb) – adhere to, conform to, abide by, adherence to.
facilitate (adjective) – make easier, clear the way for, assist/help.
operationalisation (noun) – the process of causing something into operation.
in line with (phrase) – in alignment with, in accordance with.
Expediency Council (noun) – a powerful body in Iran that resolves disputes between parliament and a watchdog body, the Guardian Council. it finally decides on what would be “expedient (useful/beneficial/effective) for the system.
protracted (adjective) – very long, lengthy, prolonged.
advocate (noun) – supporter, champion, upholder.
ill-afford (verb) – unable to afford.
juncture (noun) – point, time/moment, stage.