The Hindu Editorial (Itinerary symbolism) – Jun 08, 2019

In a reaffirmation of New Delhi’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit abroad is to the Maldives and Sri Lanka,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Itinerary symbolism) – Jun 08, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Itinerary symbolism) – Jun 08, 2019:

itinerary (noun) – a planned journey/route, way, path.
symbolism (noun) – comparison, metaphor, figurative expression.
reaffirmation (noun) – reestablishment, confirmation, endorsement.
wrap up (phrasal verb) – conclude, finish, complete.
swearing-in (noun) – a ceremony at which a person is admitted into office by taking oath.
line of credit (noun) – another term for credit line; a source of funds that can readily be tapped/borrowed at the borrower’s discretion (choice).
three-pronged (adjective) – having three pointed parts.
solidarity (noun) – unity, harmony, unanimity.
aftermath (noun) – consequence, result/outcome, repercussion.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
trauma (noun) – torment, distress, suffering.
atmospherics (noun) – actions aimed to create a particular atmosphere/situation.
comparatively (adverb) – relatively, by comparison, to a certain extent.
trickier comparative adjective tricky (adjective) – delicate, sensitive, complex.
tenure (noun) – term, period, time (in office).
crackdown (noun) – suppression/repression, clampdown, severe/stern measures.
misgivings (noun) – doubt, suspicion, distrust.
crop up (phrasal verb) – happen, occur, arise.
(make) inroads into (phrase) – thrust, drive, onset/rush.
thread (noun) – theme, subject matter, train of thought.
strain (verb) – exceed the limits/range/scope of; overburden, overreach.
free trade (noun) – a policy to eliminate barriers/limits/regulations against imports and exports.
displeasure (noun) – resentment, dissatisfaction, discontent.
charm offensive (noun) – honeyed words, smooth talk, soft words.
mute (verb) – soften, quieten/silence, tone down.
trade war/tussle (noun) – a condition in which a country increase tariffs on foreign goods and impose quota restrictions to restrict other countries’ trade.
uncertainty (noun) – doubtfulness, apprehension, quandary/dilemma; unpredictability.