The Hindu Editorial (Back in the game) – Sep 27, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s summit meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, and his first in-person meet of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue mark an important step forward… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Back in the game) – Sep 27, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Back in the game) – Sep 27, 2021:

back in the game (phrase) – (be) active again.
Quad/Quadrilateral (noun) – The ‘Quadrilateral’ is described as four democracies (the United States, Japan, Australia and India) with a shared objective to ensure and support a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region.
ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
vaccine (noun) – a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease.
leverage (verb) – use or utilize something to maximum advantage.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference, conclave.
in-person (adjective) – relating to an event where people physically present together.
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD)/The Quad (noun) – an informal strategic forum between the United States, Japan, Australia and India that aims to strengthen the defence and security cooperation amongst these four countries. It was initially proposed by former Japan PM Abe in order to check China’s growing influence and assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
mark (verb) – indicate, identify, denote.
step forward (noun) – improvement, development, advancement, progress
engagement (noun) – participation, taking part, involvement.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
revive (verb) – restore, revitalize, renew.
strategic (adjective) – relating to achieving long-term or overall goals.
aftermath (noun) – consequences, after-effects, repercussions; end result, outcome.
in the aftermath of (phrase) – in the wake of, as a consequence of, as a result of.
at the heart of (phrase) – at the most important part of.
resume (verb) – restart, start again, return to.
COVAX (noun) – COVAX is co-led by Gavi, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), and WHO. Its aim is to accelerate the development and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines, and to guarantee fair and equitable access for every country in the world.
pool (noun) – common supply, reserve, reserves, store, reservoir, stock, stockpile, accumulation.
Vaccine Maitri (noun) – vaccine friendship; a humanitarian initiative undertaken by the Indian government to provide COVID-19 vaccines to countries around the world.
breakthrough (noun) – very important/significant development or progress.
turmoil (noun) – disorder, turbulence, confusion, trouble, chaos.
bottleneck (noun) – a condition which appears as not solvable and so delays the process; setback, problem, issue, snag, difficulty.
contend with (phrasal verb) – deal with, cope with, face, grapple with (a difficult or unpleasant situation).
devastating (adjective) – damaging; destructive, ruinous, disastrous.
invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
Defense Production Act (DPA) (noun) – It allows the federal government to force companies to increase the production of critical supplies during national emergencies. It gives the executive branch substantial powers. It allows the president, largely through executive order, to direct private companies to prioritize orders from the federal government. The president is also empowered to “allocate materials, services, and facilities” for national defense purposes, and take actions to restrict hoarding of needed supplies.
effectively (adverb) – practically, virtually, in effect, all but, more or less, almost.
bid (noun) – attempt, effort, endeavour/try.
prioritise (verb) – make a point of, highlight, call attention to (something as very important).
move forward (phrase) – make progress/strides; proceed, advance, improve.
vaccination (noun) – treatment with a vaccine to protect against a particular disease; immunization.
albeit (conjunction) – though, even though, however.
hesitancy (noun) – reluctance, unwillingness, disinclination.
vaccine hesitancy (noun) – a reluctance or refusal to be vaccinated or to have one’s children vaccinated; reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines.
timely (adjective) – prompt, appropriate, opportune, well timed, at the right time.
take up (phrasal verb) – become involved in, become interested in, engage in, participate in, take part in.
confluence (noun) – convergence, meeting, junction, joining.
reaffirmation (noun) – reassertion, reestablishment, confirmation, endorsement.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) (noun) – drone; an aircraft that carries no human pilot or passengers.
ongoing (adjective) – current, existing, continuing.
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.
climate change (noun) – a long-term change in the Earth’s climate, or of a region on Earth (Courtesy: NASA).
supply chain (noun) – a network between a company and its suppliers to produce and distribute a specific product to the final buyer.
preserve (verb) – sustain, conserve, protect, maintain.
open (adjective) – accessible, unrestricted.
The Indo-Pacific (region) (noun) – the Indo-Pacific region refers to the confluence (convergence) of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, which interconnect in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and more).
theme (noun) – topic, subject, subject matter.
come up (phrasal verb) – occur, happen, come about, transpire, emerge.
gathering (noun) – meeting.
on the heels of (phrase) – close behind, soon after, right after, following closely.
virtual (adjective) – performing a task with the use of the computer, especially over a network.
virtual summit (noun) – online meeting/conference.
build upon (phrasal verb) – develop, enhance, expand on.
coercion (noun) – it means compelling an individual to act against his/her will by the use of psychological pressure or physical force causing bodily injury; force/pressure, oppression, harassment, intimidation.
in accordance with (phrase) –in agreement with, in conformity with, in line with, in compliance with.
international law (noun) – International law defines the legal responsibilities of States in their conduct with each other, and their treatment of individuals within State boundaries. International law’s domain encompasses a wide range of issues of international concern, such as human rights, disarmament, international crime, refugees, migration, problems of nationality, the treatment of prisoners, the use of force, and the conduct of war, among others. International law also regulates the global commons, such as the environment and sustainable development, international waters, outer space, global communications and world trade.
disassociate (verb) – dissociate, separate, detach; break away from, break off relations with.
AUKUS (noun) – it is a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific, between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. The security grouping AUKUS will focus on advancing strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region. As part of this, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.K. and the U.S.
fleet (noun) – a number of vehicles/flights/ships (submarines in this context) working together (under a single ownership).
nuclear-powered (adjective) – powered by nuclear energy.
submarine (noun) – a warship submerged in the water.
framework (noun) – system, scheme, structure.
implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
calculus (noun) – calculation, estimation, reasoning.
regarding (preposition) – concerning, with regard/respect to, with reference to.
perspective (noun) – outlook, viewpoint, interpretation.
revival (noun) – improvement, rallying, picking up; re-establishment, reintroduction, restoration.
apex (noun) – pinnacle, height, highest point.
deepen (verb) – increase, intensify.
vigorously (adverb) – aggressively, strongly, powerfully, intensely.
optimal (adjective) – most favourable, optimum, ideal, perfect.
strategy (noun) – plan of action.
navigate (verb) – cross, traverse, negotiate.
uncertain (adjective) – unknown, unpredictable.
ecosystem (noun) – complex situation/environment.
find oneself in (phrasal verb) – discover oneself to be in a particular situation.