That old spark – The Hindu (Aug 28, 2017)

That old spark – The Hindu (Aug 28, 2017)

At a time when the Doklam stand-off had focussed attention on Himalayan geopolitics, it was impossible to miss the significance of the visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to India. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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1. spark (noun) – liveliness/life, sparkle, spirit/initiative.
2. spark (verb) – start/initiate, prompt, stimulate.
3. equilibrium (noun) – balance, symmetry/equality; calmness.
4. stand-off (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, impasse (in a dispute/conflict).
5. abiding (adjective) – long-lasting, permanent, stable.
6. promulgate (verb) – put into effect, enact, implement.
7. vis-a-vis (preposition) – in relation to, with regard to.
8. spiral (noun) – increase, rise, enlargement/expansion.
9. blockade (noun) – disruption of the economic activities (e.g: supply of essential goods and others) of an area; siege; barrier, roadblock.
10. sustained (adjective) – continuous, uninterrupted, non stop.
11. predecessor (noun) – forerunner, precursor, antecedent.
12. leg (noun) – part, stage, portion/phase.
13. comprehensive (adjective) – wide-ranging/all-inclusive, complete.
14. multifaceted (adjective) – having many aspects/features.
15. underline (verb) – emphasize, highlight, focus on.
16. irrigation (noun) – supply of water to farm land to grow crops & plants.
17. obligatory (adjective) – compulsory, mandatory; irrevocable.
18. tenor (noun) – the general meaning, content, character of something.
19. presume (verb) – assume, expect, believe.
20. rankle (verb) – annoy, upset/irritate; continue to be painful/fester.
21. leverage (verb) – use (something) to max. advantage.
22. awkwardness (noun) –  discomfort/uneasiness; clumsiness/ineptness.

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