The Hindu Editorial (Checks without balance) – Oct 21, 2022

China’s decision to block two proposals by India and the United States to list Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commanders on the United Nations Security Council’s 1267 terror list is part of a well-worn pattern now. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Checks without balance) – Oct 21, 2022.

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check (noun) – restraint, constraint, deterrent, hindrance, impediment, obstruction.
balance (noun) – fairness, justice, impartiality, egalitarianism.
lock (noun) – something that prevents the operation of something else.
listing (noun) – classifying, categorizing, registering.
proposal (noun) – plan, motion, proposition, submission, recommendation.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (noun) – it is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with ensuring international peace and security.
well-worn (adjective) – old, hackneyed, clichéd, time-worn, overused.
place a hold (phrase) – to order that something is to be kept for a specific time.
charge (verb) – accuse of, prosecute for, blame for, put on trial for, hold accountable for.
designated (adjective) – identified, recognized, classified, named.
designate (verb) – identify, recognize, classify.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) (noun) – an Indian law aimed at effective prevention of unlawful activities associations in India. Its main objective was to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against the integrity and sovereignty of India.
as well as (phrase) – and also, and in addition.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (noun) – The FBI stands for Federal Bureau of Investigation. “Federal” refers to the national government of the United States. “Bureau” is another word for department or division of government. “Investigation” is what we do—gathering facts and evidence to solve and prevent crimes.
The U.S. Treasury (noun) – The Treasury Department is the executive agency responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States. Treasury’s mission highlights its role as the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, and as an influential participant in the world economy.
record (noun) – list.
charge (noun) – accusation, allegation, indictment.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
involvement (noun) – taking part, participation, association.
strike (noun) – attack, assault.
hijack (noun) – seizing, taking over, commandeering (something unlawfully).
even so (phrase) – in spite of that, anyway, nevertheless, nonetheless.
consistently (adverb) – repeatedly, constantly, regularly, invariably.
recalcitrant (adjective) – non-compliant, uncooperative, wilfully disobedient.
regardless of (phrase) – in the face of, notwithstanding, in spite of, despite.
cut a — figure (phrase) – to present (oneself) a particular look/appearance/impression
counter-terrorism (noun) – anti-terrorism; actions taken to combat or prevent terrorism.
bias (noun) – prejudice, bigotry, partiality, injustice.
stymie (verb) – prevent, stop, hamper, thwart, impede, hinder.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
persuade (verb) – influence, convince, induce, prompt (someone to do something through reasoning/analysis/thinking/justification/rationalization).
stance (noun) – attitude, opinion, point of view.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.
diplomatic (adjective) – (delicate & sensitive) consular, foreign-policy, political.
channel (noun) – forum, medium, platform, mechanism, method.
fractious (adjective) – argumentative, quarrelsome, contentious, controversial, difficult (to control), disagreeable.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
induce (verb) – persuade, convince, prompt, inspire, influence, urge, incite, encourage, motivate.
untenable (adjective) – undefendable, unjustified, unacceptable.
grey/watch list (noun) – a list of countries on observation due to their “strategic deficiencies” in countering terror-financing and money-laundering. The countries put on the grey/watch list by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will be subjected to direct monitoring and intense scrutiny by the International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG) on terror financing.
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) (noun) – The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. The inter-governmental body sets international standards that aim to prevent these illegal activities and the harm they cause to society.
hold (noun) – control, grip, dominance, influence.
move off (phrasal verb) – leave, start moving (away).
cross-border (adjective) – across a border between two states/countries.
exact (verb) – impose, inflict, cause.
deep (adjective) – profound, serious, intense.
lasting (adjective) – enduring, undying, irreversible, unceasing.
toll (noun) – loss, disadvantage, suffering; adverse effects, undesirable consequences, detriment, harm, damage.