The Hindu Opinion Article (Bracing for global impact after Soleimani’s assassination) – Jan 04, 2020

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Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Bracing for global impact after Soleimani’s assassination) – Jan 04, 2020:

1. brace for (verb) – prepare oneself for something difficult/unpleasant that is imminent.
2. avenge (verb) – requite, take revenge for, take vengeance for, retaliate for.
3. (death by) a thousand cuts (phrase) – it refers to a failure that occurs as a result of many small problems.
4. state actor (noun) – a person who is acting on behalf of a governmental body.
5. fallout (noun) – adverse results; after-effects, repercussions.
6. proscribe (verb) – forbid, prohibit, ban/bar.
7. steer clear of (phrase) – keep away from, avoid, shun.
8. presumably (adverb) – probably, in all likelihood, undoubtedly.
9. throw down the gauntlet (phrase) – issue a challenge; dare.
10. uncharacteristically (adverb) – unusually, abnormally, unconventionally.
11. credit (noun) – praise, commendation, acclaim.
12. hail from (verb) – come from, be from, be a native of.
13. extra-territorial (adjective) – relating to something placed outside a country’s territory.
14. leverage (verb) – use, make use of, utilize (to maximum gain).
15. disarray (noun) – disorder, confusion, disorganization.
16. astutely (adverb) – cleverly, brilliantly, perceptively.
17. sympathiser (noun) – supporter, well wisher, ally.
18. proxy (noun) – representative, substitute.
19. wage (verb) – engage in, carry on, conduct (a war).
20. asymmetric (adjective) – irregular, unequal, differing/dissimilar; lopsided.
21. untainted (adjective) – not tainted, not damaged, not marred.
22. accomplishment (noun) – achievement, triumph, move.
23. cult-like (adjective) – resembling a cult  (a group of people having an obsession with or intense admiration for a particular activity, idea, person or thing).
24. at someone’s cost (phrase) – with someone as the victim; at someone’s expense.
25. sway (noun) – power, domination, control.
26. vehemence (noun) – vigour, intensity, spirit, strength.
27. martyrdom (noun) – death/suffering of a martyr.
28. vow (verb) – avow, pledge, promise.
29. vengeance (noun) – revenge, retaliation, retribution.
30. tit-for-tat (noun) – equivalent retaliation; counterattack, revenge, an eye for an eye.
31. pyretic (adjective) – fiery, burning, feverish.
32. antagonist (noun) – adversary, opponent, enemy.
33. impeachment (noun) – the act of charging or accusing (a public official) with a crime done while in office.
34. skirmish (noun) – a small or minor fight/conflict; tussle/quarrel, squabble.
35. foster (verb) – encourage, promote, develop.
36. itch (verb) – long, yearn, be desperate.
37. concentrically (adverb) – in a concentric manner. concentric means that things which are having a center in common.
38. do without (phrasal verb) – abstain from, refrain from, give up, renounce, forgo.
39. queer (verb) – spoil, damage, disrupt.
40. hapless (adjective) – unfortunate, unlucky, ill-fated.
41. caretaker (noun modifier) – temporary, provisional, interim.
42. convulse (verb) – shake uncontrollably/violently.
43. undue (adjective) – excessive, extreme, immoderate.
44. inter alia (adverb) – among other things.
45. polarise (adjective) – separate into two opposing groups.
46. sectarian (adjective) – denoting a sect (a group of people); factional, partisan.
47. clamour (noun) – protest, complaint, outcry/commotion.
48. eclipse (verb) – block, cover, obscure, veil, hide.
49. resume (verb) – restart, recommence, begin again.
50. low hanging (adjective) – easily/readily accessible.
51. jittery (adjective) – nervous, anxious, stressed/worried.
52. riposte (adjective) – answer, reply, respond.
53. psyche (noun) – soul/spirit, essential nature/persona, individuality. 
54. vulnerability (noun) – weakness/defencelessness, frailty, susceptibility.
55. meander (verb) – wander, roam, drift, proceed aimlessly, proceed with little purpose.
56. cold war (noun) – the condition of political hostility between countries (without any open warfare/active fighting between them).
57. geostrategic (adjective) – relating to the strategy of dealing with geopolitical issues.
58. expatriate (noun) – refugee, exile, non-native.
59. last but not least (phrase) – something mentioned at the last moment, but, it is not less important than previously mentioned other things.
60. radicalise (verb) – to cause to follow radical (extreme) ways particularly in politics ( & society).
61. chaos (noun) – disorder, turmoil, mayhem/disruption.
62. sideshow (noun) – minor incident/issue.

Today’s Advanced Word List 2 For The Hindu Opinion Article (Bracing for global impact after Soleimani’s assassination) – Jan 04, 2020:

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