The Hindu Editorial (Regional turmoil) – Jan 18, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Regional turmoil) – Jan 18, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Regional turmoil) – Jan 18, 2024:

turmoil (noun) – disorder, turbulence, confusion, trouble, chaos.
equilibrium (noun) – balance, symmetry, equality.
Gaza (noun) – a Palestinian city in the Gaza Strip. Gaza Strip is a self-governing Palestinian territory surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Israel and Egypt.
Hezbollah (noun) – Hezbollah is a Shiite Muslim political party and militant group based in Lebanon, where its extensive security apparatus, political organization, and social services network have fostered its reputation as “a state within a state.” Founded in the chaos of the fifteen-year Lebanese Civil War, the Iran-backed group is driven by its opposition to Israel and its resistance to Western influence in the Middle East.
Hamas (noun) – Hamas is an Islamist militant group based in Gaza.
strike (noun) – attack, assault, bombing.
exchange fire (phrase) – shoot at each other.
troops (noun) – armed forces, forces, soldiers.
Iran-backed (adjective) – supported by Iran.
militia (noun) – armed forces, military unit, insurgent, rebel (that involves in rebel/terrorist activities against the main/regular forces).
Houthis rebels (noun) – a decades-old resistance movement, born in opposition to Saudi Arabia’s religious influence. Yemen’s Houthi rebels are leading the fight against a Saudi-led coalition.
Red Sea (noun) – A long, narrow sea between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula; links the Suez Canal with the Arabian Sea.
seek (verb) – aim, try, attempt.
retaliate (verb) – hit back, counterattack, take revenge, take vengeance for, avenge, settle a score, hit back at someone, pay someone back, get even.
chaos (noun) – disorder, disarray, turmoil, disorganization, disruption.
instability (noun) – uncertainty, unpredictability, precariousness.
Islamist (adjective) – relating to a supporter of Islamic fundamentalism.
militant (noun) – fanatic, extremist, radical, sectarian/partisan.
escalation (noun) – intensification, aggravation, exacerbation.
intelligence (noun) – (military/political) information, facts, details, particulars.
outpost (noun) – a remote colony, territory, province (of a country or empire).
anarchy (noun) – lawlessness, absence of government, disorder.
unilateral (adjective) – In general, it is relating to the decision taken individually without consulting with the others concerned; personal, solitary, individual.
measure (noun) – action, act, step, move.
address (verb) – tackle, deal with, attend to, try to sort out.
perceived (adjective) – discernable, noticeable, recognizable; recognized, identified, distinguished, supposed, regarded, considered.
throw caution to the wind (phrase) – to behave or do something carelessly by ignoring risks/dangers involved in it.
sovereignty (noun) – autonomy, independence, freedom, self-government, self-determination, self-rule.
bedrock (noun) – core, basis/base, foundation.
thereby (adverb) – as a result of that.
all-out (adjective) – intense, aggressive, vigorous, powerful.
National Security Adviser (NSA) (noun) – the central co-ordinator and adviser to the prime minister/president and cabinet on security, intelligence, defence, and some foreign policy matters. They are based in the Cabinet Office and work across departments to bring together a coherent national security strategy that fits with the government’s priorities.
quieter comparative adjective of quiet (adjective) – silent, calm, peaceful, undisturbed, untroubled.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
Abraham accord (noun) – it is a treaty of peace, diplomatic relations and full normalization between the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel. It is signed in the White House on Tuesday (15th Sep, 2020) by the UAE, Bahrain and Israel, under U.S. President Donald Trump’s mediation.
footing (noun) – stability, equilibrium, steadiness, balance, evenness, composure; standing, status, state, position.
normalisation (noun) – the process of bringing something back to a normal condition.
rapprochement (noun) – reconciliation, reuniting, restoration of harmony, compromise/understanding.
ceasefire (noun) – a negotiated agreement that will be accompanied by other associated commitments to de-escalate the fighting; a temporary stoppage of war, truce, armistice.
truce (noun) – an ad-hoc (temporary/makeshift) arrangement, arrived at by the combatants (fighters), to pause the fighting.
cessation of hostilities (phrase) – it means that the combatants are willing to stop fighting and to restrain their forces.
hold (verb) – continue, persist, remain.
occupation (noun) – invasion, seizure, takeover, annexation.
subsequent (adjective) – consequent, resultant, accompanying, associated, related, connected, attendant.
vengeful (adjective) – revenging, retaliatory, avenging.
offensive (noun) – attack, assault, onslaught, incursion, thrust, act of war, act of aggression.
lit past tense of light (verb) – kindle, ignite, spark (off).
fire (noun) – bombardment (or) emotion.
trigger (verb) – cause, give rise to, lead to, bring about, generate.
perhaps (adverb) – maybe, possibly, probably, conceivably, it is possible (that).
deepest (comparative adjective) of deep (adjective) – intense, serious, grave.
actor (noun) – participants (in an action).
state actor (noun) – a state actor is a person who is acting on behalf of a governmental body.
non-state actor (noun) – an individual or organization that has significant political influence
off-ramp (noun) – exit lane; the exit from a highway. (“on-ramp” is entry lane; the entry onto a highway).
unlikely (adjective) – doubtful, implausible, improbable, questionable.
deter (verb) – prevent, stop, avert, block, hinder, obstruct; frighten, caution, discourage.
mask (verb) – hide, conceal, disguise, obscure.
inherent (adjective) – natural, inborn, innate, instinctive, intrinsic, ingrained, deep-rooted.
old world order (noun) – it refers to a period of history evidencing world political thought and the balance of power in international relations existed before Second World War (or pre-Cold War Era.)
anchor (verb) – secure, fasten, attach, connect firmly.
domineering (adjective) – monarchical, authoritative, high-handed, dictatorial, overbearing, autocratic, bossy.
in tatters (phrase) – shattered, destroyed; ruined, in disarray.
springboard (noun) – something which provides support or motivation to do a particular course of action.
talks (noun) – discussion, dialogue, consultation, deliberation.
stakeholder (noun) – a person with an interest in something.
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.
proxy (noun) – representative; deputy, substitute. (proxy war means war through a representative/agent).