The Hindu Editorial (Cracks in the relic) – Dec 27, 2019

Rising tensions in U.S.-Turkey relations are threatening to upset North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) unity. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Cracks in the relic) – Dec 27, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Cracks in the relic) – Dec 27, 2019:

relic (noun) – historical/ancient thing which is outmoded/still remaining now.
downturn (noun) – setback, upset/blow, decline (in business activity).
implications (noun) – consequence/outcome, ramification, repercussion.
retaliation (noun) – revenge, vengeance, counter-attack.
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).
warhead (noun) – The explosive head of a missile.
slump (verb) – decline, degenerate, worsen.
extradite (verb) – to surrender a fugitive (a person who has escaped from being confined/accused of crime) from one jurisdiction to another by mutual agreements between the two countries.
orchestrate (verb) – organize/mastermind, plan, choreograph.
coup (noun) – a sudden and violent regime change, seizure of power, (illegal) takeover of power.
blow (noun) – setback, upset, misfortune.
militia (noun) – armed forces, military unit, soldiery (from the civil population to support main forces).
affiliate (noun) – associate, partner, confederate.
profile (noun) – The extent to which a person/organization attracts public notice.
invade (verb) – assail, attack, take over.
tipping point (noun) – the point in a condition at which a small development/change causes major & unstoppable changes.
counterweight (noun) – counterbalance, stabilizer.
vehicle (noun) – mechanism, organ, medium.
might (noun) – strength, force, power.
resurgence (noun) – revival, re-emergence, rejuvenation.
populist (noun) – relating to the politicians who claim that they are representing the common/ordinary people.
relevance (noun) – significance, importance, appropriateness.
call into question (phrase) – doubt, distrust, suspect.
obsolete (adjective) – out of date, discontinued, old.
deteriorate (verb) – get worse, decline, degrade.
add to (verb) – increase, aggravate, worsen/deepen.
offensive (noun) – attack, assault, drive.
difference (noun) – disagreement, difference of opinion, misunderstanding, dispute.
Cold War (noun) – The Cold War was a state of political and military tension after World War II between powers in the Western Bloc and powers in the Eastern Bloc.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.