The Hindu Editorial (A new world order) – Sep 23, 2020

At a special session marking 75 years of the United Nations on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for reform of its “outdated structures”,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (A new world order) – Sep 23, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (A new world order) – Sep 23, 2020:

world/international/global order (noun) – the arrangement of power and authority that provides the system for the conduct of diplomacy and world politics in relation to the entire world.
mark (verb) – indicate, represent, signify, signalize.
call for (phrasal verb) – request, require, ask for, necessitate, demand.
outdated (adjective) – old, out of date, outmoded.
point out (phrasal verb) – identify, mention, indicate, draw attention to.
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, broad-based, complete/thorough.
crisis of confidence (phrase) – a serious loss of confidence in something; uncertainty, doubt, scepticism.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
occasion (noun) – time, moment.
hardly (adverb) – barely, only just, almost not.
fault (verb) – find fault with, complain about, criticize.
at/in the forefront of (phrase) – be in a leading/front/important position in an important activity; spearhead, van guard, front line, leading position.
organ (noun) – department.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
stake a claim (phrase) – assert, declare, proclaim, establish (one’s ownership of or right to something).
populous (adjective) – densely populated.
track record (noun) – previous performance, previous accomplishments, previous achievements.
rules-based (adjective) – based on a predetermined set of principles.
peacekeeping (noun) – it is defined as the prevention, containment, moderation and termination of hostilities (between hostile countries), through peaceful third party intervention, organized and directed internationally, using multinational forces of soldiers, police, and civilians to restore and maintain peace.
veto (noun) – an official right/power to reject a decision/proposal (by a governing body).
by virtue of (phrase) – because of, on account of, as a result of.
multilateral (adjective) – involving many different countries.
crux (noun) – essence, most important point, central point.
polarisation (noun) – separation of two contrasting groups (based on different opinions/beliefs).
heed (verb) – pay attention to, take into account, consider.
end up (phrasal verb) – turn up, come/go to, appear, reach (a place, condition, or situation that was unplanned/unexpected).
underline (verb) – underscore, emphasize, highlight.
coronavirus (CoV) (noun) – a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. (Courtesy: WHO)
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
standstill (noun) – a situation in which something stops happening; halt, dead stop.
play a part/role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
frustrate (verb) – discourage, dishearten, depress, dissatisfy; irritate, annoy.
dysfunctional (adjective) – not functioning/working normally or properly; troubled, unsettled, flawed.
prevail (verb) – exist, be in existence, be present, be prevalent.
Inter-Governmental Negotiations Framework (IGN) (noun) – a group of nation-states working within the United Nations to further reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
rollover (noun) – the extension/transfer of a particular (financial) arrangement.
wield (verb) – exercise, exert, be possessed of, have, command.
comfort (noun) – relief, easement, alleviation.
pledge (verb) – promise, give one’s word, vow/swear, give an assurance.
instil (noun) – imbue, introduce , infuse, inculcate.
perils (noun) – dangers, difficulties, risks.
peace-building (noun as modifier) – action to identify and support structures which will tend to strengthen and solidify peace.
architecture (noun) – structure, framework, formation.