The Hindu Editorial (Home and abroad) – Sep 27, 2022

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bridege (noun) – link.
polarised (adjective) – separated into opposing two.
divisive (adjective) – relating to something that causes arguments/hostilities between people; disharmonious, discordant, alienating, estranging.
force (noun) – group.
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) (noun) – it is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, serving as the main deliberative, policy-making, and representative organ of the UN. Its powers, composition, functions, and procedures are set out in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter.
emphasis (noun) – importance, significance; priority, insistence.
shock (noun) – disturbance causing volatility/uncertainty in an economy.
arise from (verb) – originate from, derive from, stem from, come from.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
climate change (noun) – a long-term change in the Earth’s climate, or of a region on Earth (Courtesy: NASA).
stark (adjective) – clear, distinct, evident, obvious, striking.
contrast (noun) – difference, dissimilarity, divergence, variance, variation.
pejorative (adjective) – disapproving, insulting, disparaging.
Line of Actual Control (LAC) (noun) – the de-facto (effective) border between India and China. The LAC is a 4,057-km border running through three areas-Western (Ladakh, Ladakh (Kashmir)), middle (Uttarakhand, Himachal) and eastern (Sikkim, Arunachal).
politicise (verb) – to make something into a political issue.
UN Security Council (UNSC) (noun) – it is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with ensuring international peace and security.
designation (noun) – classification, identification, classing, labelling, tagging.
comment (noun) – opinion, view, statement, remark.
watch (verb) – pay attention to, pay heed to, take note of.
laud (verb) – acclaim, admire, commend, praise, extol.
expand on (phrasal verb) – develop, enhance, build on.
theme (noun) – subject matter, subject, message, point.
seem (verb) – appear, look.
condone (verb) – approve, sanction, justify, vindicate, endorse.
charter (noun) – constitution, canon, body of law, system of rules.
dialogue (noun) – discussion, talk, conversation, consultation, deliberation.
diplomacy (noun) – international politics, foreign affairs, foreign policy; negotiations, discussions, talks, dialogue (related to international politics).
grapple with (verb) – stand firm against, stand up to, withstand, face, confront.
escalate (verb) – increase/rise rapidly, soar, surge, skyrocket.
even-handed (adjective) – impartial, equitable, unbiased, fair, reasonable.
stakeholder (noun) – a person with an interest in something.
conflict (noun) – war, armed conflict, battle, fighting.
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.
exacerbate (verb) – increase, raise, aggravate.
fragmentation (noun) – breaking, separation, splintering, disunion, disintegration.
Inflationary (adjective) – relating to inflation; causing inflation.
prognosis (noun) – forecast, prediction, projection.
bleaker comparative adjective of bleak (adjective) – unpromising, unfavourable, disadvantageous.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
bring an end to (phrase) – to stop, finish, or complete something.
weaponry (noun) – weapons of war, artillery, firearms, guns, armaments.
above all (phrase) – most importantly.
hail (verb) – praise, applaud, acclaim, extol.
spell out (phrasal verb) – explain, make clear, elucidate/clarify.
pledge (noun) – promise, undertaking, vow, word, commitment, assurance, oath, agreement, guarantee.
take on (phrasal verb) – undertake, accept, adapt, shoulder, embrace (a responsibility/task).
enhanced (adjective) – intensified, increased.
call for (phrasal verb) – require, need, necessitate, make necessary, demand, publicly ask for.
means (noun) – ways/methods.
right (verb) – put right, correct, fix, solve, sort out, rectify.
injustice (noun) – lack of justice, unfairness, misdeed, unjust/unfair act.
The Global South (noun) – the poor developing countries (of Asia, Africa, South America, amongst others).
The Global North (noun) – the economically developed countries (of Europe, North America, Australia, amongst others).
host (verb) – arrange, organize, present.
G-20 (noun) – The G20, formed in 1999, is a group of twenty of the world’s largest economies that meets regularly to coordinate global policy on trade, health, climate, and other issues. It brings together the world’s major advanced and emerging economies. The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, UK and USA. The G20 Countries together represent around 90% of global GDP, 80% of global trade, and two thirds of the world’s population.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference, conclave (of Heads of State).
no doubt (phrase) – undoubtedly, doubtlessly, without doubt.
will (noun) – will power, determination, firmness of purpose, resolve, commitment.
play a part/role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
bitter (adjective) – angry, spiteful, vicious, savage, hostile, ferocious, hate-filled, venomous, poisonous, ill-natured; resentful, aggrieved, dissatisfied, disgruntled, discontented.
divide (noun) – disagreement, difference.
neighbourhood (noun) – (surrounding) area, region, district/country.
bring under control (phrase) – master, control, overpower, gain control over.