Island hopping — The Hindu (Dec 07, 2017)

Island hopping — The Hindu (Dec 07, 2017)

The announcement of a free trade agreement between the Maldives and China is another sign of Beijing’s success in its outreach in South Asia. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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1. hopping (adjective) – very active or lively.
2. drift (noun) – a development towards an unwelcoming one; disorientation, adrift, confusion.
3. outreach (noun) – the level of reaching out/activity/effort; involvement.
4. maritime (adjective) – of or related to the sea.
5. ramp up (phrasal verb) – increase or cause to increase.
6. ratify (verb) – give consent (to agreement) or make agreement official; authorize, approve.
7. displeasure (noun) – annoyance, irritation, wrath/anger.
8. stealth (noun) – furtiveness, secretiveness, secrecy.
9. prospects (noun) – chances, possibilities, expectations.
10. reclamation (noun) – rehabilitation, renewal, reformation.
11. haste (noun) – speed, quick/fast, with urgency.
12. heed (noun) – attention, notice, consideration.
13. unrest (noun) – confusion, disorder, disruption.
14. categorically (adverb) – explicitly, directly, out-rightly/definitely.
15. demilitarized (adjective) –  relating to an area wherein all military forces are removed.
16. dock (verb) – a landing place (jetty/pier) where ship is moored/anchored.
17. realignment (noun) – the method of changing the way something works.

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