The Hindu Editorial (Countering terror) – Dec 17, 2022

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s listing of four hurdles to better counterterrorism cooperation, i.e., state support for financing terror; multilateral mechanisms that are opaque and agenda driven;… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Countering terror) – Dec 17, 2022.

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counter (verb) – combat, confront, stand up to, oppose, resist, rebuff, rebut, repel.
civilian (noun) – non-military person, ordinary citizen.
hurdle (noun) – obstacle, difficulty, problem, barrier, impediment, obstruction, hindrance.
counterterrorism (noun) – anti-terrorism; actions taken to combat or prevent terrorism.
state (noun) – government.
multilateral (adjective) – involving many different countries/parties/organizations.
mechanism (noun) – procedure, process, system, operation, method, technique.
opaque (adjective) – non-transparent, hidden, mysterious, doubtful, ambiguous, cryptic.
agenda-driven (adjective) – trying to promote some specific position or message (an “agenda”) – often without explicitly admitting what that position is.
double standard (noun) – contradictory standard, two sets of rules, doublespeak, double-dealing, hypocrisy, duplicity.
politicisation (noun) – a state/condition/situation of something which is influenced/controlled by politics.
frontier (noun/adjective) – a new field of activity for development or a new field of activity for exploitation/misuse.
drone (noun) – unmanned aircraft/missile.
virtual currency (noun) – virtual money; a type of unregulated digital currency.
virtual (adjective) – performing a task with the use of computer, especially over a network.
attention (noun) – observation, notice, heed, scrutiny, attentiveness, consideration.
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.
briefing (noun) – conference, meeting (being held for instructions, directions or guidelines on something).
well-timed (adjective) – timely, at the right time; appropriate, prompt, apt.
convene (verb) – conduct, organise, arrange, hold.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
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.
regime (noun) – system.
disarray (noun) – disorder, confusion, chaos, disorganization.
haste (noun) – hurry, rush, urgency, alacrity.
strike a blow (for/against) (phrase) – to act in support for (or) to act against something; to support/oppose something
talks (noun) – discussions, negotiations, dialogue, consultation, deliberation.
handler (noun) – secret agent.
off the hook (phrase) – to free someone from an obligation; to release someone from a difficult situation; out of trouble, free, under no obligation.
point out (phrasal verb) – mention, indicate, detail, refer to, draw attention to.
P-5 nations (noun) – the Security Council has five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States – collectively known as the P5.
designation (noun) – classification, identification, classing, labelling, tagging.
Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) (noun) – Proposed first by India in 1996, this treaty intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, arms, and safe havens.
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, broad-based; all-embracing, complete, thorough.
convention (noun) – treaty, agreement, accord, protocol, pact, deal.
institute (verb) – initiate, start, begin, establish, activate, organize.
hopelessly (adverb) – very badly, awfully, woefully, abysmally, poorly, inadequately, appallingly, pathetically, shockingly.
polarised (adjective) – separated into opposing two.
irrevocably (adverb) – irreversibly, irreparably, unchangeably.
scenario (noun) – situation, backdrop, context.
highlight (verb) –emphasise, underscore, highlight, stress, call/draw attention to, put stress on.
tenure (noun) – term of office, period in office, period of office, time in office.
apt (adjective) – suitable, appropriate, relevant, perfect, ideal, right, timely, spot on.
build up (phrasal verb) – establish, develop (gradually, systematically, and in stages).
build up to (phrasal verb) – to prepare for a particular moment or event.
committee (noun) – advisory body; committee, board, council, panel.
Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) (noun) – The UN CTC, comprising all 15 members of the Security Council, was established by Resolution 1373 (2001) on 28 September 2001. Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter (concerning threats to international peace and security), the Security Council adopted the resolution to enforce counter-terrorist measures in United Nations Member States.
No Money For Terror (NMFT) conference (noun) – The conference that was first held In Paris in 2018, followed by Melbourne in 2019. The third ‘No Money For Terror’ conference held in Delhi on November 18-19 was concluded with commitment to strengthen international cooperation to combat terror financing.
Interpol (noun) – It is an abbreviation of “international police”; “The International Criminal Police Organization – INTERPOL”, which is abbreviated to “ICPO–INTERPOL”. Set up in 1923, It is an international organisation that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control. Headquartered in Lyon, France.
Interpol conference (noun) – The 90th INTERPOL General Assembly held in new Delhi for four day (18-21 October), has ended with a series of resolutions to further strengthen INTERPOL’s network and capabilities as the Organization heads into its centenary year.
overshadow (verb) – conceal, obscure, block out; overtake, surpass, eclipse, outshine.
heated (adjective) – intense, vehement, fiery.
epicentre (noun) – the main point of unpleasant or problematic situation.
launch (verb) – start, begin, initiate.
tirade (noun) – criticism (often a very long, prolonged or protracted one); censure, condemnation, flak, castigation, denunciation, denouncement, scolding, accusation.
dossier (noun) – report/file, case history, case study.
claim (verb) – allege, state, argue, contend, charge, accuse.
hand (noun) – support, assistance, aid, help.
pertain (verb) – concern, relate to, be connected with, be relevant to.
mastermind (noun) – originator, initiator, planner, plotter.
regard (noun) – consideration, sympathy, care; high opinion, admiration, appreciation.
muddy the waters (phrase) – make the issue more complicated.
muddy (verb) – make unclear, blur, confuse, obscure, mix up, make dirty.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal, account, description, statement.
take the bait (phrase) – be tempted/lured into doing something; give in/surrender to temptation.
at hand (phrase) – available, within reach, ready, at one’s disposal.
re-invigorate (verb) – re-energize, give new strength to, re-encourage, stimulate again, galvanize again, rouse again.
architecture (noun) – structure, formation, composition, organization.
drive (verb) – urge, impel, compel, prompt, spur, goad.
radical (adjective) – fanatic, extremist, fundamentalist, dogmatic.
ideology (noun) – beliefs, opinions, ideals, principles.