The Hindu Editorial (Endless war) – May 10, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Endless war) – May 10, 2019:

1. heed (verb) – pay attention to, adhere to, consider.
2. ceasefire (noun) – a temporary stoppage of a war, truce, armistice.
3. underscore (verb) – emphasize, highlight, underline.
4. chieftain (noun) – leader, head, master/ruler.
5. insurgent (noun) – dissenter, agitator, revolutionist.
6. amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
7. clout (noun) – influence, power, control.
8. honour (verb) – fulfil, observe, heed.
9. shoot down (phrasal verb) – crush someone/their opinions by criticism.
10. vow (verb) – swear, pledge, promise.
11. reciprocity (noun) – exchange, substitution, reparation.
12. hold (verb) – remain available, remain valid, exist; be the case.
13. fortified (adjective) – protected, secured, safeguarded.
14. intransigence (noun) – refusal to change opinions/views or agree/compromise something.
15. prospects (noun) – possibilities, potential, outlook.
16. primarily (adverb) – mostly, mainly, most importantly.
17. seek (verb) – aim, try/strive, attempt/desire to achieve something.
18. safe haven (noun) – refuge, shelter, asylum, place of safety/security.
19. transnational (adjective) – involving/relating to two/more countries.
20. eventual (adjective) – final, ultimate, concluding.
21. stalemate (noun) – deadlock, impasse, standstill/stand-off.
22. endorse (verb) – uphold, support, approve.
23. prolong (verb) – lengthen, make longer, extend/drag out.
24. morale (noun) – confidence, enthusiasm, team spirit.
25. tack (noun) – approach, way, method.
26. forge (verb) – build, form, create.
27. endanger (verb) – imperil, jeopardize, risk.
28. deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage.
29. bridge (verb) – join, link/connect, unite.
30. overlook (verb) – fail to notice/observe, ignore, disregard.
31. cease (verb) – end, stop, conclude.
32. hostilities (noun) – fighting, conflict, war.

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