The Hindu Editorial (Mixed signals) – Dec 16, 2021

At a time that India is looking to impress upon the world that it is strongly positioned as well as willing and able to become a more reliable supply chain partner for them than China has been proven in recent times,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Mixed signals) – Dec 16, 2021.

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mixed signals (noun) – contradicting signals/indications.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
protectionism (noun) – the use of tariff and non-tariff restrictions on imports to protect domestic producers from foreign competition.
imperative (noun) – necessary condition, precondition, essential requirement.
diversification (noun) – the process of diversifying/varying something.
reliable (adjective) – acceptable, trustworthy, dependable.
supply chain (noun) – a dynamic network when a company purchases or uses goods or services from others. It involves people, information, processes, and resources involved in the production, handling, and distribution of materials and finished products or providing a service to the customer.
globalisation (noun) – the process of making the trade of goods and services equivalent in all nations (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
take note (phrase) – pay attention, observe, watch, follow.
chiding (adjective) – criticizing, complaining, admonishing, rebuking, reprimanding, reproaching, reproving.
guru (noun) – expert, master, pundit.
advocate (verb) – recommend, advise, support, uphold, subscribe to, champion.
free/open market (noun) – a type of economic system that is controlled by the market forces of supply and demand, as opposed to government controls that involve price-cutting monopolies. It is different from a regulated market or command economy. In the latter, a central government agency decides the supply and demand, which means the market does not operate freely. In a free/open market, a majority of companies and properties are owned by individuals or entities in the private sector instead of the state.
acknowledge (verb) – accept, recognize, realize.
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.
motivation (noun) – motive, reason, rationale, ground.
cite (verb) – refer to, adduce, make reference to, invoke.
vulnerability (noun) – weakness, defencelessness, unprotectedness, susceptibility.
expose (verb) – reveal, uncover, lay bare.
onset (noun) – start, beginning, arrival.
make clear (phrase) – explain, clarify, elucidate.
pharma (noun as modifier) – a pharmaceutical company.
run up (phrasal verb) – accumulate, accrue, amass, collect, gather.
trade deficit (noun) – a trade deficit (a deficit in the balance of trade) occurs when the value of a country’s imports exceeds that of its exports. It is also called a trade gap.
deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage, lack.
tap (verb) – make use of, put to use, use, utilize, deploy.
receding (adjective) – diminishing, lessening, decreasing, dwindling, fading/waning.
sentiment (noun) – thought, view, opinion, feeling (a general one).
sensible (noun) – practical, realistic, responsible, reasonable, rational, logical, circumspect, pragmatic.
ploy (noun) – plan, scheme, tactic, move, course of action.
resonance (noun) – reverberation, continuing effect, repercussion, ramification.
envoy (noun) – diplomat, consul, ambassador.
weaponise (verb) – use as a weapon.
credibility (noun) – trustworthiness, reliability, dependability.
free trade (noun) – a policy to eliminate barriers/limits/regulations against imports and exports.
pact (noun) – agreement, treaty, deal, compact.
free trade agreement (FTA) (noun) – an agreement between two or more countries designed to reduce or eliminate certain barriers to trade and investment, and to facilitate stronger trade and commercial ties between participating countries.
trustworthy (adjective) – reliable, dependable, honest, truthful.
global value chains (GVC) (noun) – International production, trade and investments are increasingly organised within so-called global value chains (GVCs) where the different stages of the production process are located across different countries. (also known as the global supply chain).
admirable (adjective) – commendable, praiseworthy, laudable, exceptional, notable.
endorsement (noun) – support, backing, approval.
tact (noun) – understanding, thoughtfulness, consideration, diplomacy.
go on (to) (phrasal verb) – continue, carry on, proceed.
ridiculous (adjective) – absurd, pointless, unreasonable, irrational, illogical.
defensive (adjective) – defending, safeguarding, protecting, protective.
perhaps (adverb) – maybe, possibly.
address (verb) – talk to, speak to, give a discourse to.
reiterated (adjective) – repeated, said again, restated.
discontent (noun) – dissatisfaction, disaffection, disgruntlement, grievances, unhappiness, displeasure.
reluctance (noun) – unwillingness, disinclination, hesitation.
shock (noun) – disturbance causing volatility/uncertainty in an economy.
semiconductor (noun) – a substance that has specific electrical properties that enable it to serve as a foundation for computers and other electronic devices. Semiconductors are materials (silicon or germanium) which have a conductivity between conductors (generally metals like copper) and nonconductors or insulators (such as most ceramics/plastics).
broad-brush (adjective) – lacking in detail, incomplete, general, nonspecific, vague, inadequate, sketchy, superficial, perfunctory.
troublesome (adjective) – disruptive, uncooperative, unmanageable, troublemaking, difficult.
take pains to do something (phrase) – to try very hard to do something.
potential (adjective) – possible, likely, prospective, probable.
Atmanirbhar Bharat (noun) – self-reliant India.
campaign (noun) – an organized effort which seeks to influence the decision making progress within a specific group; abhiyan.
protectionist (adjective) – relating to the use of tariff and non-tariff restrictions on imports to protect domestic producers from foreign competition.
mixed (adjective) – varied, different, differing, diverse.
signalling (noun) – indication, sign, pointer.
unnerve (verb) – demoralize, discourage, dishearten, deject, frighten, distress, upset.
negotiate (verb) – discuss terms, hold talks, discuss a settlement, talk, try to reach a compromise.
counterpart (noun) – someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another; equivalent, equal, fellow.
stakeholder (noun) – a person with an interest in something.
revived (adjective) – reintroduced, re-established, restored, relaunched.
dialogue (noun) – discussion, conversation, talk, exchange of views, discourse.
there is no denying that (phrase) – used to say something is clearly true.
fair (adjective) – just, equitable, fair-minded, open-minded, honest.
world/international/global order (noun) – the arrangement of power and authority that provides the system for the conduct of diplomacy and world politics in relation to the entire world.
World Trade Organization (WTO) (noun) – an intergovernmental organization that is concerned with the regulation of international trade between nations.
scale up (phrasal verb) – step up, boost, escalate; increase, expand.
resilience (noun) – the ability to bounce back quickly from difficulties; strength of character, strength, toughness.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt (to obtain).
market access (noun) – In international trade, market access is a company’s ability to enter a foreign market by selling its goods and services in another country.
per se (adverb) – in itself, of itself, by itself, as such, intrinsically.
pooh-pooh (verb) – dismiss, reject, brush aside, play down.
interdependent (adjective) – dependent on each other; supportive.
slam/shut the door on (phrase) – to refuse to consider/accept something (an idea, plan, solution, etc.); deny, reject, decline, spurn, dismiss (an idea/plan/solution).
bound to (adjective) – certain, sure, very likely, guaranteed.
fall behind (phrasal verb) – fail to keep up with others; lag, fall back.
well-served (adjective) – well connected; abundantly provided with something; well operated.
grab (verb) – obtain, get, gain (something) quickly.
throw up (phrasal verb) – produce something.
hold back (phrasal verb) – stop, discontinue, withhold; restrict, restrain, block.
lamentation (noun) – complaint, grieving, crying, moaning, mourning, sorrowing.