The Hindu Editorial (On the brink) – Nov 22, 2021

The Hindu Editorial (On the brink) – Nov 22, 2021

The massive mobilisation of Russian troops on the Ukraine border and occasional outbreak of violence along the line of contact between the Russia-backed rebels in the contested Donbass region and Ukrainian… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (On the brink) – Nov 22, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (On the brink) – Nov 22, 2021:

  1. on the brink (of) (phrase) – on the edge/verge of difficult/dangerous situation; at a crucial or critical point.
  2. abide by (verb) – conform to, adhere to, comply with.
  3. Minsk (proper noun) – the capital of Belarus.
  4. Minsk Protocol/Accord (noun) – the Minsk Protocol (later known as Minsk-1) with the Minsk Memorandum of September 2014 and the Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements (Minsk-2) are agreements between Ukraine and Russia to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine (eastern Donbass region). The Minsk Protocol (Minsk-1) failed within days of its signing on 5 September, 2014. Four months later Minsk-2 was signed on February 12, 2015 to revive the peace efforts featured by Minsk-1. Minsk-2 is basically a more detailed Minsk-1 agreement. Minsk-2 didn’t replace the first agreement, but it was intended to revive the Minsk-1 after its collapse.
  5. accord (noun) – agreement, settlement, treaty, deal.
  6. mobilisation (noun) – the act of bringing forces/people/resources together for a particular cause.
  7. occasional (adjective) – irregular, periodic, sporadic, infrequent.
  8. outbreak (noun) – outburst, flaring up, breakout, sudden appearance/occurrence of something.
  9. line of contact (noun) – In general a “line of contact” refers to the demarcation (borderline/frontier) between two or more given armies.
  10. Russia-backed (adjective) – supported by the Russian government.
  11. rebel (noun) – insurgent, mutineer, agitator, subversive.
  12. contested (adjective) – disputed.
  13. brink (noun) – edge/verge/end (of something).
  14. conflict (noun) – war, armed conflict, battle, fighting.
  15. open conflict (noun) – conflict that is very visible and deep-rooted; surface conflict is visible but shallow or with no roots; latent conflict is a conflict that is below the surface with potential to emerge.
  16. diplomatic (adjective) – consular, foreign-policy.
  17. intervention (noun) – the process of intervening in something; involvement, interference.
  18. pull back (phrasal verb) – withdraw, retreat, pull out, draw back.
  19. emphatic (adjective) – clear, definite, firm, decisive.
  20. move (noun) – action, measure, manoeuvre.
  21. strategy (noun) – plan of action (in order to achieve a more expansive set of political, economic, and security interests).
  22. force-projection (noun) – a term used in military and political science to refer to the capacity of a state to deploy and sustain forces outside its territory.
  23. ally (noun) – a country/state with an alliance with another one in which they promise to support each other militarily and to defend each other.
  24. orchestrate (verb) – organize, arrange, choreograph (secretively).
  25. migration (noun) – the movement of people within the borders of the same country or across international borders in order to find work or better living conditions.
  26. migration crisis (noun) – it is the intense struggle/difficulty in the receiving state (destination country) to cope/deal with the influx of resettling people from the country of origin (departure).
  27. amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
  28. tension (noun) – strained relations; strain, stress, pressure, unease.
  29. bomber (noun) – bomb carrying & dropping aircraft.
  30. vessel (noun) – ship, yacht, boat.
  31. shadow (verb) – follow, trail, track, keep watch on (closely & secretly).
  32. aggressiveness (noun) – hostile or warlike behaviour.
  33. drive (verb) – (of a feeling) force, compel, impel, prompt, precipitate.
  34. strategically (adverb) – in a way that is designed/planned to serve a particular purpose.
  35. withdrawal (noun) – retreat, departure, disengagement.
  36. preoccupation (noun) – concentration, engrossment, thinking, thinking of other things, deep thought.
  37. window of opportunity (phrase) – a short period of time in which one has a chance to do/achieve something; lucky chance, good time, golden opportunity, suitable time/moment, opportune occasion.
  38. reassert (verb) – confirm again, reaffirm.
  39. primacy (noun) – importance, superiority, supremacy, dominance.
  40. backyard (noun) – territory/area.
  41. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) (noun) – NATO was created in 1949 by the United States, Canada, and several Western European nations to provide collective security against the Soviet Union.
  42. advances (noun) – breakthrough, development, improvement, step forward.
  43. scholar (noun) – academic, intellectual, learned person.
  44. carrier (noun) – an aircraft carrier.
  45. (be) at the centre of (phrase) – be (the) main cause/subject of something.
  46. geopolitical (adjective) – relating to (the study of) the geographical factors (a country’s position on the earth, size, climate, and natural resources &, etc.) in world politics and inter-state relations.
  47. tussle (noun) – fight, struggle, skirmish; argument, disagreement, quarrel, contention.
  48. the West (noun) – The Western world/civilization consisting of the majority of Europe & the North America.
  49. avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid.
  50. mediation (noun) – conciliation, arbitration, intervention/negotiation.
  51. design (verb) – create, plan, formulate, think up.
  52. hand over (phrasal verb) – pass, assign, transfer. 
  53. delegate (verb) – assign, entrust, give, consign.
  54. breakaway (noun as modifier) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting, splinter (group/party).
  55. codify (verb) – systematize, organize, arrange.
  56. nod (noun) – a sign of approval.
  57. possibly (adverb) – perhaps, maybe, it is possible.
  58. delegation (noun) – assignment, entrusting, giving, committal, transference.
  59. leverage (noun) – influence, power, authority, sway.
  60. integration (noun) – unification, consolidation, inclusion.
  61. Kiev (proper noun) – the capital of Ukraine.
  62. reluctance (noun) – unwillingness, disinclination, hesitation.
  63. ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
  64. prompt (verb) – cause, encourage, impel, urge.
  65. in a tough spot (phrase) – in difficult situation/place; in difficulty.
  66. lack (verb) – be without, be lacking, be deprived of, be short of.
  67. deter (verb) – prevent, stop, avert, impede.
  68. neighbour (noun) – a country that is next to another country; (bordering) country.
  69. come to (one’s) aid/help (phrase) – to provide assistance/support to someone.
  70. in the event of something (phrase) – if something happens.
  71. invasion (noun) – occupation, conquering, capture, seizure, annexation, annexing, takeover.
  72. tactical (adjective) – calculated, strategic, diplomatic.
  73. annexation (noun) – conquest, occupation, takeover.
  74. deteriorate (verb) – worsen, get worse, decline, degenerate.
  75. ruptured (adjective) – divided, disrupted, broken, fractured.
  76. revive (verb) – restore, revitalize, renew, bring back.
  77. resume (verb) – restart, start again, recommence.
  78. live up to (phrasal verb) – satisfy, fulfil, achieve, meet.

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The Hindu Editorial (On the brink) – Nov 22, 2021

The Hindu Editorial (On the brink) – Nov 22, 2021
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