The Hindu Editorial (Anger in diplomacy) – Feb 10, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (Anger in diplomacy) – Feb 10, 2022:

diplomacy (noun) – international politics, foreign affairs, foreign policy; negotiations, discussions, talks, dialogue (related to international politics).
MNC (noun) – a multinational company.
establishment (noun) – regime, authorities.
restraint (noun) – control, self-control, moderation, constraint, restriction.
advent (noun) – arrival, appearance, emergence, development.
even so (phrase) – nevertheless, nonetheless, anyway, anyhow, in spite of that.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) (noun) – The Ministry of External Affairs (abbreviated as MEA) of India, also known as the Foreign Ministry, is the government agency responsible for the conduct of foreign relations of India.
retract (verb) – withdraw, take back, go back on, backtrack on, do a U-turn on, disclaim, disavow.
put out (phrasal verb) – issue, publish, release, circulate, make public.
coordinated (adjective) – cooperated, collaborated, combined; conspired, connived, colluded.
exercise (noun) – activity, task, piece of work, assignment.
sponsor (verb) – support, back, promote.
mark (verb) – represent, signify, indicate.
solidarity (noun) – unity, unanimity, harmony, cooperation.
offensive (noun) – disrespectful, objectionable, annoying, irritating, provocative, provoking, humiliating, shocking, scandalous, outrageous; hostile, attacking, combative, threatening, belligerent, bellicose, antagonistic.
call for (phrase) – require, need, necessitate, make necessary, demand.
liberation (noun) – freedom, independence.
outrage (noun) – fury, anger, rage, wrath, resentment.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
flourish (verb) – grow, thrive, prosper, bloom, develop, burgeon, increase, progress, improve.
strange (adjective) – unusual, weird, abnormal, atypical.
charged (adjective) – loaded with, overloaded with, filled with rife with (emotion).
at all (phrase) – in any way, under any circumstances.
suffice (verb) – be enough, be sufficient, be adequate.
go the distance (verb) – to continue to do something until the end.
summon (verb) – call for, ask for, request/demand the presence of, demand the presence of; demand urgently.
ambassador (noun) – envoy, diplomat, consul.
embassy (noun) – An embassy is larger and more important than a consulate and is described as a permanent diplomatic mission, which is generally located in a country’s capital city. An embassy is responsible for representing the home country, for handling major diplomatic issues (such as negotiations), and for preserving the rights of its citizens abroad.
take up (phrasal verb) – become involved in, engage in, participate in, take part in.
counterpart (noun) – someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another; equivalent, equal (person); fellow, peer.
apologise (verb) – say sorry, express regret, make an apology, ask forgiveness, beg pardon.
unequivocal (adjective) – unambiguous, unmistakable, indisputable, incontrovertible, indubitable, undeniable; clear, crystal clear, well defined, explicit, categorical, outright, certain, decisive, absolute, manifest, distinct.
boycott (verb) – avoid, shun, reject.
contrite (adjective) – regretful, full of regret, sorry, apologetic.
big picture (noun) – a broad overview of something.
(at) variance (with) (adjective) – conflicting, contrasting, incompatible, contradictory, clashing, contrary, differing.
secure (adjective) – strong, sturdy, solid.
global player (noun) – world-wide company (a leader in its market segment and liked by most consumers).
claim (noun) – right, entitlement, title.
acknowledge (verb) – admit, accept, recognize.
fragile (adjective) – weak, risky, unreliable, insecure.
dent (verb) – weaken, erode, undermine, cripple, damage, impair.
hold someone to account (phrase) – to require a person to explain or to accept responsibility for his or her actions; to blame or punish someone for what has occurred.
unforeseen (adjective) – unpredicted, unexpected, unanticipated.
repercussion (noun) – consequence, result, effect, outcome, reverberation, fallout.
resource (noun) – spirit, energy, vigour, vitality talent, ability, capability; capital.
further (verb) – promote, advance, forward, develop.
interests (noun) – common concerns (particularly in politics or business).
expend (verb) – spend, use up, use, utilize, deplete.
diplomatic (adjective) – tactful, sensitive, subtle, delicate; consular, foreign-policy.
short-lived (adjective) – brief, short, short-term, temporary, transitory.
extract (verb) – obtain (by force), wrest.
pyrrhic (adjective) – (of a victory) meaningless, valueless/worthless, useless.
obnoxious (adjective) – very unpleasant; disagreeable, annoying/irritating/disgusting.
draw attention to (phrase) – to make someone notice something; emphasize, highlight, underscore; focus on.
propaganda (noun) – the (deliberate & systemic) spreading of information (facts, ideas, rumours or lies) to influence public opinion.
quiet (adjective) – private, confidential, secret, unofficial, off the record, between ourselves, between you and me.