e Hindu Editorial (Aftermath) – Aug 19, 2021

As nations come to terms with the abrupt change of regime in Afghanistan, they will seek answers to many questions about the nature of the new Taliban government that controls most of the territories. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Aftermath) – Aug 19, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Aftermath) – Aug 19, 2021:

aftermath (noun) – consequences, after-effects, repercussions; end result, outcome.
backlash (noun) – a strong negative reaction; adverse response, counteraction.
inflict on (verb) – cause, impose, administer, deal out, mete out.
come to terms with (phrase) – to accept oneself to something painful/sad/difficult (situation); reconcile oneself to, come to accept, become accustomed to, adjust to.
abrupt (adjective) – sudden, immediate, unexpected.
regime (noun) – government.
seek (verb) – try to obtain; aim, attempt.
reflect (verb) – indicate, reveal, represent, display, demonstrate (in an appropriate way).
alarm (noun) – a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen; panic, distress, unease.
prospects (noun) – chances, possibilities, expectations, outlook, future.
virtual (adjective) – performing a task with the use of the computer, especially over a network.
virtual meeting (noun) – (interactive) online meeting.
G-7 or Group of Seven (noun) – a multilateral forum made up of the world’s seven largest so-called developed countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. They meet annually to discuss and exchange ideas on a broad range of issues, including global economy, security and energy.
strategy (noun) – plan of action (in order to achieve a more expansive set of political, economic, and security interests).
frustrating (adjective) – annoying, vexing, irritating.
reconcile (verb) – accept, come to terms with, accommodate oneself to, adjust oneself to, become accustomed to.
governance (noun) – administration.
norm (noun) – standard, convention, rules of conduct.
ground reality (noun) – practical condition/situation.
communique (noun) – official communication, press release, bulletin.
sustainable (adjective) – acceptable, trustworthy, reliable, dependable.
inclusive (adjective) – all-inclusive, comprehensive.
just (adjective) – fair, equitable, even-handed, impartial, unbiased.
durable (adjective) – long-lasting, long-term, strong, substantial.
to that end (phrase) – tor that reason, with that goal.
negotiation (noun) – discussions, talks, deliberation; discussing the terms of, arrangement.
convene (verb) – call/get together, assemble, gather.
sheer (adjective) – complete, absolute, total, thorough.
audacity (noun) – boldness, temerity, adventurousness; arrogance, rudeness, brashness, brazenness.
takeover (noun) – seizure, occupation, capture; gaining of control, change of ownership.
sharia (noun) – Islam’s legal system. Sharia literally means “the clear, well-trodden path to water”.
orthodoxy (noun) – doctrine, belief, practice, dogma; traditionalism/conservatism.
jurisprudence (noun) – legal system.
interlocutor (noun) – a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.
parley (noun) – negotiation, talk/dialogue, discussion.
voice (noun) – opinion, view.
on the ground (phrase) – in a situation/place where things are happening really/practically.
enduring (adjective) – steadfast, firm, unwavering, long-lasting, long-standing, long-term.
aspiration (noun) – aim, ambition, goal, target, objective.
dash (verb) – shatter, destroy, wreck, ruin, crush, thwart.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
amount to (verb) – be equal to, be equivalent to, represent.
naught (pronoun) – nothing, nothing at all, nil, zero.
going forward (phrase) – in the future.
lever (noun) – a ways of forcing someone into doing something.
circumstances (noun) – situation, condition.
warrant (verb) – justify, vindicate, call for, necessitate, validate,
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).
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.
rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on; resort to, have recourse to.
adherence (noun) – compliance, observance, conformity.
set out (phrasal verb) – present, describe, set forth.
Afghanistan Partnership Framework (noun) – The Partners, the Government of Afghanistan and the International Community, commit to continued efforts towards a peaceful, prosperous and self-reliant Afghanistan. This Partnership is based on the principles included in the Afghanistan Partnership Framework (APF), agreed at
the 2020 Afghanistan Conference on 23-24 November 2020. Its principles encompass democracy, free and fair elections, implementation of freedoms embedded in Afghanistan’s constitution, rule of law, human rights, gender equality, and commitment to an inclusive Afghan-owned and led peace process.
framework (noun) – structure, system organization.
Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework II (ANPDF II) (noun) – ANPDF presents the government’s five year strategic framework for achieving its overarching goal of self-reliance. ANPDF II is focused on three broad objectives: peace building, state building, and market building. The document outlines Afghanistan’s vision for progressing self reliance, economic growth, and peace as we move into the second half of Afghanistan’s decade of transformation, from 2021-2025.
elucidate (verb) – explain, make clear, clarify, illuminate.
brazenly (adverb) – blatantly, clearly, fragrantly, unashamedly, shamelessly.
disregard (verb) – ignore, take no notice of, pay no attention to, pay no heed to.
civilian (noun) – non-military person, ordinary citizen.
campaign (noun) – an organized effort which seeks to influence the decision making progress within a specific group.
activist (noun) – a person who supports a political or societal change/cause.
call (noun) – demand, need, request; requirement, necessity.
eschew (verb) – reject, avoid, deny, abstain from, refrain from.
unhindered (adjective) – unopposed, unconfined, unconstrained, unimpeded.
humanitarian (adjective) – compassionate, humane, socially concerned.
aid (noun) – support, help, assistance.
fall on deaf ears (phrase) – be ignored/disregarded.
punitive (adjective) – disciplinary, corrective, retributive.
lend (verb) – give, provide, impart, contribute.
teeth (noun) – genuine power.
distil (verb) – extract, draw out, take out (most important aspects of).
strategic (adjective) – relating to achieving long-term or overall goals.
hold out (phrasal verb) – have a feeling of (hope/optimism).
fabric (noun) – the basic/fundamental structure.
mainstream (adjective) – accepted, established, recognized.
grip (noun) – control, influence, stranglehold, clutches, domination.