The Hindu Editorial (Chabahar tidings) – Dec 26, 2018

The opening of the first office of Indian Ports Global Limited at Iran’s Chabahar and the takeover of operations of the Shahid Beheshti port is a milestone in India’s regional connectivity and trade game plan. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Chabahar tidings) – Dec 26, 2018.

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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Chabahar tidings) – Dec 26, 2018:

tidings (noun) – news, report; information.
take over (phrasal verb) – take charge of, take command of, assume responsibility for.
open up (phrasal verb) – make available (to create/start developing new opportunities).
facilitate (verb) – make easier, clear the way for, assist/help.
fillip (noun) – stimulus, boost, encouragement.
logistic (adjective) – relating to the commercial activity of transporting goods.
timely (adjective) – opportune, appropriate/suitable, well timed, at the right time.
hub (noun) – a central (transport) facility from which many services be in operation.
transit trade (noun) – the business (of transporting/importing goods) via/through a country to their destination.
in line with (phrase) – in accordance with.
fleet (noun) – a group of vehicles (aircrafts/ships) work together under an organisation.
set sail (phrase) – put out to sea, leave port/dock/harbour, start a voyage.
prosperity (noun) – wealth, success, the good life/well being.
necessarily (adverb) – unavoidably, inevitably, definitely.
temper (verb) – moderate, lessen, modulate.
geopolitical (adjective) – relating to (the study of) the effects of geography (human and physical) on politics and international relations.
waiver (noun) – renunciation, abandonment, rejection/deferral.
sanctions (noun) – action taken, or an order given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
upheaval (noun) – disruption, disorder, turmoil.
pullout (noun) – departure, withdrawal, exit.
add to (phrase) – increase, boost/enhance, reinforce.
reconciliation (noun) – restoration of harmony, resolution, compromise.
warm water port (noun) – a port where the water does not freeze in winter.
hedge (verb) – safeguard, protect, shield.
intricate (adjective) – complex, complicated, detailed.
criss-cross (verb) – traverse, travel across, go across.
sustained (adjective) – continuous, uninterrupted, constant.
nuanced (adjective) – delicate, subtle, accurate.
stay ahead (phrasal verb) – to have an advantage; to remain in front.