The Hindu Editorial (Southern sojourn) – May 25, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Southern sojourn) – May 25, 2024:

sojourn (noun) – stay, visit; journey.
The Antarctic Treaty (noun) – it was signed in Washington on 1 Dec, 1959 by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957-58. It entered into force in 1961 and has since been acceded to by many other nations. The total number of Parties to the Treaty is now 56.
the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) (noun) – Every year the original twelve Parties to the Treaty and those Parties that demonstrate their interest in Antarctica by conducting substantial research activity there – together called the Consultative Parties – meet “for the purpose of exchanging information, consulting together on matters of common interest pertaining to Antarctica, and formulating and considering and recommending to their Governments measures in furtherance of the principles and objectives of the Treaty” (Art. IX). This forum is the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM).
unregulated (adjective) – unrestricted, unchecked, uncontrolled.
delegate (noun) – representative, spokesperson, ambassador, agent, diplomat, consul.
go on (phrasal verb) – continue.
affair (noun) – event, incident, happening, occurrence.
attendee (noun) – attendant, visitor, guest.
functionary (noun) – government official; an official who is involved in public administration or government, through either election, appointment, selection, or employment.
like-minded (adjective) – agreeing, united, compatible, harmonious.
press (verb) – urge, force, push, put pressure on, pressurize.
proposal (noun) – plan, project, scheme.
regulatory (adjective) – governmental, executive, supervisory, managerial, governing; administrative, official.
framework (noun) – structure, system, organization.
regulatory framework (noun) – legal mechanisms that exist on national and international levels.
indigenous (adjective) – relating to a member of the original group of people living in a place; native, original, aboriginal, ancient, primeval.
untrammelled (adjective) – uncontrolled, unconstrained, unrestricted.
isolation (noun) – separation, remoteness, inaccessibility, loneliness.
jamboree (noun) – rally, gathering, conference.
elite (noun) – upper class, high society.
getaway (noun) – weekend, break, trip, vacation, holiday.
irresistibly (adverb) – compulsively, urgently.
alluring (adjective) – attractive, appealing, inviting, tempting, enticing.
in this day and age (phrase) – nowadays, at the present time, at this time, now, right now, currently, at present, at the present moment.
navigable (adjective) – passable, accessible.
fleeting (noun) – an act of operating a group ships, planes, or etc. under single control
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
exotic (adjective) – unfamiliar, remote, far-flung.
exponential (adjective) – excessive; growing or increasing very rapidly.
expedition (noun) – mission, project, operation, undertaking, enterprise, assignment.
personnel (noun) – employees, workforce, staff.
suggest (verb) – indicate, denote, point to, signify.
to be sure (phrase) – without doubt; certainly
pollutant (noun) – a substance/condition that pollutes air, water, or soil.
lead to (verb) – result in, cause, bring about, produce, give rise to, bring on.
biodiversity (noun) – the existence of a number and variety of species (plants & animals) in a particular geographic region/environment.
urge (noun) – desire, wish, need.
preserve (verb) – protect, take care of, safeguard, save.
pristine (adjective) – clean, neat, spotless, perfect, flawless, excellent, pristine, pure, proper, impeccable, unblemished.
underlying (adjective) – fundamental, basic, primary.
treaty (noun) – agreement, deal, settlement, protocol, contract.
commitment (noun) – dedication, adherence, obligation, responsibility, onus, liability, accountability.
disallow (verb) – cancel, reverse, rescind, overrule, repeal, annul, nullify, negate, quash, invalidate, abolish.
circumstances (noun) – context, conditions, factors, situation, environment, backdrop.
term (noun) – provision, condition, stipulation, clause.
influence (verb) – affect, have an effect on, control, govern, pressurize.
in one’s favour (phrase) – in support of.
bound (adjective) – going towards a specified place.
thanks to (phrase) – as a result of, owing to, due to, because of.
growing (adjective) – increasing.
lop-sided (adjective) – skewed, uneven, distorted, unbalanced, one-sided, unequal, inequitable
prosperity (noun) – success, well-being, successfulness.
proponent (noun) – supporter, backer, promoter, protector.
wary of (adjective) – conscious of, aware of, alert to, careful of, mindful of, sensible of.
undercut (verb) – undermine, weaken, impair, damage, threaten, subvert, sabotage, ruin, disrupt, destabilize, demolish, wreck, destroy.