The Hindu Editorial (Neutrality and abstention) – Oct 06, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (Neutrality and abstention) – Oct 06, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (Neutrality and abstention) – Oct 06, 2022:

neutrality (noun) – non-alignment, non-participation, non-involvement.
abstention (noun) – refusal to vote, abstaining, non-voting.
stand (noun) – position, approach, policy, opinion, viewpoint.
conflict (noun) – war, armed conflict, battle, fighting.
stand against (phrasal verb) – oppose, go against, resist.
civilian (noun) – non-military person, ordinary citizen.
annexation (noun) – occupation, conquering, capture, seizure, annexing, takeover.
marker (noun) – indicator, indication, sign, signal, pointer.
thus far (phrase) – until now, till date.
restricted (adjective) – limited, minimal, moderate, modest.
evacuation (noun) – the act of moving people from a dangerous place; depopulation, clearance, emptying.
compliment (verb) – praise, applaud, congratulate, admire, hail.
comment (noun) – remark, statement, opinion.
in turn (phrase) – in succession, successively, sequentially.
abstain (verb) – not vote, decline to vote, refuse to vote (formally).
referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy.
annex (verb) – occupy, conquer, capture, seize, takeover.
refer to (verb) – cite, mention.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (noun) – an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The IAEA was established as an autonomous organization on 29 July 1957.
broker (verb) – negotiate (a deal/agreement).
talks (noun) – discussions, negotiations, deliberation.
enforce (verb) – apply, implement, impose, force, exact, inflict.
Oblast (noun) – an administrative division or region in Russia and the former Soviet Union, and in some Slavic countries.
province (noun) – territory, region, district, area.
underline (verb) – emphasize, accentuate, bring attention to, underscore, highlight.
endangerment noun) – the act of putting someone or something in danger.
facility (noun) – centre, station, set-up, premises, place, location.
catastrophic (adjective) – destructive, ruinous, disastrous, devastating.
consequence (noun) – result, outcome, effect, repercussion, reverberations, ramification.
public health (noun) – the protection and improvement of the health of people and their communities through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention.
peril (noun) – threat/danger, risk, menace, intimidation.
pose (verb) – constitute, present, create, cause (a problem or danger or risk).
readiness (noun) – preparedness, willingness, inclination., eagerness, keenness, commitment.
contribute to (verb) – play a role, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
negotiation (noun) – discussion, talk, consultation, deliberation, dialogue.
Russian Federation (noun) – commonly known as Russia; a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
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.
line of communication (noun) – a way by which information may be shared from one person to another.
established (adjective) – accepted, traditional, entrenched, well known, recognized, acclaimed, esteemed, acknowledged.
play a part/role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
set out (phrasal c arrange, present, put out, display, exhibit.
defiance (noun) – opposition, resistance; refusal to accept, unwillingness to accept.
in terms of (phrase) – with regard to, regarding, concerning, as to, in respect of, with reference to, in the matter of, in connection with.
interest (noun) – common concerns (in politics/business).
correlate (verb) – relate to, equate to, be in agreement, be in tune.
adherence (noun) – compliance, observance, conformity; allegiance, faithfulness, obedience.
charter (noun) – constitution, canon, body of law, system of rules.
sovereignty (noun) – autonomy, independence, self-government, self-rule, self-legislation, self-determination, self-governance, freedom, liberty.