The Hindu Editorial (Glimmer of hope) – Sep 12, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Glimmer of hope) – Sep 12, 2020:

glimmer (noun) – (a faint) sign, trace/ray, hint (of light/hope).
consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group, agreement, concurrence.
disengagement (noun) – withdrawal, departure, retreat (of military troops from an area of conflict).
diplomatic (adjective) – (delicate & sensitive) consular, foreign-policy.
deploy (verb) – move (military troops) into position for military action.
outline (verb) – indicate, summarize, draft, sketch out.
affirm (verb) – confirm, ratify, endorse, uphold.
neighbour (noun) – adjacent/bordering country.
de-escalate (verb) – diminish, lessen/decrease, dwindle (the intensity of a conflict).
Line of Actual Control (LAC) (noun) – the de-facto (effective) border between India and China. The LAC is a 4,057-km border running through three areas-Western (Ladakh, Ladakh (Kashmir)), middle (Uttarakhand, Himachal) and eastern (Sikkim, Arunachal).
tense (adjective) – agitated, disturbed, panicky, in a state of agitation.
understanding (noun) – agreement, settlement, deal/treaty.
difference (noun) – disagreement, difference of opinion, misunderstanding.
formulation (noun) – creation, origination, arrangement.
live up to (phrasal verb) – satisfy, fulfil, achieve.
suit (verb) – meet the requirements of, satisfy the demands, be acceptable.
disengage (verb) – withdraw, pull out, leave, move out, retreat.
ease (verb) – mitigate, soften, tone down, lessen, reduce.
abide by (verb) – conform to, adhere to, comply with.
expedite (verb) – accelerate, hasten, speed up, quicken.
confidence building measures/mechanisms (noun) – confidence-building measures (CBMs) are planned procedures to prevent hostilities, to avert escalation, to reduce military tension, and to build mutual trust between countries.
stark (adjective) – clear, distinct, evident, obvious, striking.
status quo ante (phrase) – a Latin phrase meaning “the state of affairs existing before” (or) “the way things were before”.
transgression (noun) – infringement, contravention, breach, violation.
accompany (verb) – occur with, be present with, coincide with, coexist with.
strike a discordant note (phrase) – express/communicate something conflicting/contrasting/different/opposite things.
discordant (adjective) – contradictory, contrary, conflicting, opposite, opposing, clashing.
stress (verb) – emphasize, draw attention to, highlight.
ties (noun) – bond, association, relationship.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
emphasise (verb) – draw attention to, put stress on, underscore, highlight.
context (noun) – circumstances, conditions, situation.
characterisation (noun) – a description of the distinctive features of something.
stand (noun) – posture, viewpoint, standpoint.
contrast (verb) – differ from, be at variance with, be contrary to, go against.
prerequisite (noun) – necessary condition, essential, requirement.
take forward (phrasal verb) – deal with, cope with, tackle, address.
moreover (adverb) – besides, furthermore, in addition.
commentary (noun) – report, account, narration, explanation.
onus (noun) – responsibility, duty.
defuse (verb) – reduce, lessen/diminish, ease/mitigate.
reckless (adjective) – careless, thoughtless, incautious/heedless.
provocation (noun) – stirring, goading, instigation, agitation.
reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
road ahead (phrase) – future.
veneer (noun) – (outward) impression, image, posture.
engagement (noun) – participation, taking part, involvement.
strengthen (verb) – increase, intensify, heighten.
hold (noun) – power, control, influence, authority.
from now on (phrase) – henceforth, from this day on, from this time on, from this moment forth, from now and in the future.