The Hindu Editorial (Endless war) – May 10, 2019
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Endless war) – May 10, 2019:
- heed (verb) – pay attention to, adhere to, consider.
- ceasefire (noun) – a temporary stoppage of a war, truce, armistice.
- underscore (verb) – emphasize, highlight, underline.
- chieftain (noun) – leader, head, master/ruler.
- insurgent (noun) – dissenter, agitator, revolutionist.
- amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
- clout (noun) – influence, power, control.
- honour (verb) – fulfil, observe, heed.
- shoot down (phrasal verb) – crush someone/their opinions by criticism.
- vow (verb) – swear, pledge, promise.
- reciprocity (noun) – exchange, substitution, reparation.
- hold (verb) – remain available, remain valid, exist; be the case.
- fortified (adjective) – protected, secured, safeguarded.
- intransigence (noun) – refusal to change opinions/views or agree/compromise something.
- prospects (noun) – possibilities, potential, outlook.
- primarily (adverb) – mostly, mainly, most importantly.
- seek (verb) – aim, try/strive, attempt/desire to achieve something.
- safe haven (noun) – refuge, shelter, asylum, place of safety/security.
- transnational (adjective) – involving/relating to two/more countries.
- eventual (adjective) – final, ultimate, concluding.
- stalemate (noun) – deadlock, impasse, standstill/stand-off.
- endorse (verb) – uphold, support, approve.
- prolong (verb) – lengthen, make longer, extend/drag out.
- morale (noun) – confidence, enthusiasm, team spirit.
- tack (noun) – approach, way, method.
- forge (verb) – build, form, create.
- endanger (verb) – imperil, jeopardize, risk.
- deficit (noun) – shortfall, deficiency, shortage.
- bridge (verb) – join, link/connect, unite.
- overlook (verb) – fail to notice/observe, ignore, disregard.
- cease (verb) – end, stop, conclude.
- hostilities (noun) – fighting, conflict, war.
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