The Hindu Editorial (Warm welcome) – June 24, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Warm welcome) – June 24, 2023:

warm (adjective) – friendly, affectionate, loving, affable, amiable, cordial.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
strengthen (verb) – increase, bolster, reinforce, consolidate, buttress.
roll out the red carpet (phrase) – to provide someone (especially a guest) a special welcome & treatment.
underline (verb) – emphasise, underscore, highlight, stress, call/draw attention to.
defining (adjective) – decisive, determining, deciding; critically important.
administration (noun) – government, regime.
mirror (verb) – reflect, repeat, match, reproduce, imitate.
the state (noun) – the government, the administration, the regime, the authorities, the Establishment.
banquet (noun) – dinner, elaborate meal/treat/dining.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
votary (noun) – a devoted follower of someone or something; adherent, supporter, advocate, champion, disciple.
quantum computing (noun) – an area of study focused on the development of computer-based technologies centered around the principles of quantum theory. Quantum computing harnesses the phenomena of quantum mechanics to deliver a huge leap forward in computation to solve certain problems. Classical computers, which include smartphones and laptops, encode information in binary “bits” that can either be 0s or 1s. In a quantum computer, the basic unit of memory is a quantum bit or qubit.
artificial intelligence (AI) (noun) – an area of computer science that deals with giving machines the ability to seem like they have human intelligence (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
jet engine (noun) – an engine that is used/intended to be used for propelling aircraft.
trailblazing (adjective) – innovative, pioneering, path-finding.
unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) (noun) – an ambitious new initiative by the United States and key partner countries to bolster critical mineral supply chains. The goal of the MSP is to ensure that critical minerals are produced, processed, and recycled in a manner that supports the ability of countries to realize the full economic development benefit of their geological endowments.
critical (adjective) – crucial, vital, essential, important.
monopoly (noun) – exclusive/complete control of something by a person/organization.
clean energy (noun) – renewable energy, green energy; energy generated from natural resources (such as water, wind & solar energy).
move (noun) – step, action, act, measure, tactic.
Artemis Accords (noun) – NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, established the Artemis Accords in 2020 together with seven other founding member nations. The purpose of these Accords is to establish a common vision via a practical set of principles, guidelines, and best practices to enhance the governance of the civil exploration and use of outer space with the intention of advancing the Artemis Program
space exploration (noun) – investigation, with the use of crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, of scientifically valuable destinations across our solar system beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Human/Civil space exploration helps to address fundamental questions about our place in the Universe and the history of our solar system.
exploration (noun) – survey, research, examination, investigation (of an area for natural resources).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (noun) – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created by the National Aeronautics and Space Act in 1958. NASA, as agency of the Unite States government, has “the mission to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.” Therefore, NASA concentrates its efforts in two main areas, namely: space exploration and civilian and military aerospace research.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) (noun) – Indian Space Research Organisation, formed in 1969, superseded the erstwhile Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR). Vikram Sarabhai, having identified the role and importance of space technology in a Nation’s development, provided ISRO with the necessary direction to function as an agent of development. ISRO then embarked on its mission to provide the Nation space-based services and to develop the technologies to achieve the same independently.
spaceflight (noun) – a voyage/journey made outside the Earth’s atmosphere in a spacecraft.
catapult (verb) – propel, launch, send, hurl.
sphere (noun) – arena, domain, realm, field, territory, area; an area/field of activity.
discord (noun) – strife, conflict, friction, hostility, disagreement, lack of agreement, lack of harmony.
difference (noun) – disagreement, difference of opinion, misunderstanding, dispute.
confrontation (noun) – clash, fight, conflict, tussle, skirmish.
diffident (adjective) – shy, modest; unassertive, unconfident, unassuming, reluctant, hesitant, embarrassed, ashamed.
sidestep (verb) – avoid, dodge, escape, circumvent.
perhaps (adverb) – arguably, likely, possibly, probably, maybe.
increasingly (adverb) – more and more, steadily more, continuously more, gradually more.
state (noun) – condition, situation, circumstances, state of affairs.
human rights (noun) – human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.
The U.S Congress (noun) – legislative assembly, parliament; The United States Congress is the bicameral (two chambers) legislature of the federal government of the United States, and consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
uber- (combining form) – extreme degree.
uber-liberal (adjective) – relating to a person with extreme left-wing ideologies.
Democrat (noun) – (in the US) a member or supporter of the Democratic Party (also referred to as the DEM); liberal.
lawmaker (noun) – legislator, member of Parliament, member of the Legislative Assembly.
address (noun) – (a formal) talk, speak, lecture, monologue, discourse, oration.
eventually (adverb) – finally, in the end, ultimately, at long last.
dismiss (verb) – reject, deny, refuse, decline, spurn.
misgiving (noun) – doubt, qualm, distrust, mistrust, suspicion, lack of faith/confidence.
alleged (adjective) – supposed, so-called, claimed, professed, reported, ostensible.
discrimination (noun) – prejudice, bias/bigotry, intolerance/inequity.
crackdown (noun) – clampdown, getting tough/severe measures, suppression.
dissent (noun) – disagreement, lack of agreement, difference of opinion, protest, opposition, disapproval
make clear (phrase) – explain, clarify, elucidate.
address (verb) – tackle, deal with, attend to, try to sort out.
make a case (phrase) – to argue for something, to defend an idea/opinion/viewpoint.
humanity (noun) – compassion, brotherly love, kindness, consideration, tolerance, fellow feeling.