The Hindu Opinion Article (Between the elephant and the dragon) – May 10, 2018)

After U.S. President Donald Trump decided to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has indicated that…  For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Opinion Article (Between the elephant and the dragon) – May 10, 2018).

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Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Between the elephant and the dragon) – May 10, 2018):

1. salvage (verb) – protect, preserve, conserve.
2. woo (verb) – try to attract, persuade, tempt.
3. raise eyebrows (phrase) – show surprise.
4. 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).
5. multilateralism (noun) – a method of coordinating  relations between groups of three or more states (countries).
6. overt (adjective) – clear, visible, apparent.
7. cordial (adjective) – friendly, warm, good-natured.
8. rebound (noun) – an increase in something (value, amount) after a decline.
9. impetus (noun) – stimulus, boost, encouragement/motivation.
10. be part and parcel of (phrase) – be an important aspect/feature of.
11. rationale (noun) – reason/basis; principle.
12. antidote (noun) – solution, remedy, panacea.
13. de-facto (adjective) – Latin, literally meaning ‘of fact’; actual, real, effective.
14. entail (verb) – cause, produce, generate.
15. intermittent (adjective) – irregular, occasional, periodic.
16. veto (verb) – reject, rule against/rule out, prohibit (a proposal/decision).
17. global order (noun) – the order of international institutions and agreements.
18. pertinent (adjective) – relevant, suitable, appropriate/germane.
19. fall prey to (phrase) – be vulnerable to, succumb to, fall victim to.
20. synergy (noun) – collaboration, unity, understanding.
21. vis-a-vis (preposition) – in relation to, with regard to.
22. prudent (adjective) – wise, advisable, sensible.
23. reliance (noun) – dependence; trust/confidence on something.

Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Between the elephant and the dragon) – May 10, 2018):

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