Castles in the air? – The Hindu (Aug 10, 2017)

Editorial Words

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Two months after the India-Afghanistan air corridor was inaugurated with great expectations, news that it has been hit by a shortage of cargo planes is a cause for concern. .. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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castles in the air (or in Spain) (phrase) – daydreams; any plan, desire, or idea that is unlikely to be realized.
obstructionist (adjective) – relating to the practice of purposefully delaying legal procedures.
underwrite (verb) – sponsor, support/back, insure.
tarmac (noun) – a runway; a type of road surfacing material; it refers airport runway here.
perishable (adjective) – relating things, especially foods, likely to decay quickly.
produce (noun) – agricultural products, foodstuffs.
chartered (adjective) – rented/hired (aircraft or ship).
teething troubles (phrase) – short-term/temporary problems while starting a new project.
trilateral (adjective) – involving three nations/parties/groups.
ratify (verb) – give consent (to agreement) or make agreement official; authorize, approve.
tender (verb) – offer, present, propose/support.
circumvent (verb) – bypass, avoid, dodge.
heartening (adjective) – encouraging, boosting, reassuring.
aground (adverb/adjective) – foundered, grounded, stuck/wrecked.

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