The Hindu Editorial (Seven to eleven) – Jun 04, 2020

Dismissing the current configuration of the “Group of Seven” or G-7 of the world’s most developed nations as “outdated”,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Seven to eleven) – Jun 04, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Seven to eleven) – Jun 04, 2020

G-7 or Group of Seven (noun) – a multilateral forum made up of the world’s seven largest so-called developed countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. They meet annually to discuss and exchange ideas on a broad range of issues, including global economy, security and energy.
dismiss (verb) – disapprove, reject/refuse, say no to, rule out.
configuration (noun) – arrangement, composition, disposition, ordering/positioning/formatting (of different parts/elements).
outdated (adjective) – out of date, old-fashioned, outmoded, obsolete.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference.
commend (verb) – praise, applaud, admire, congratulate.
far-sighted (adjective) – forward-looking, visionary, proactive, fore-thoughtful.
keep up with (phrasal verb) – match, equal, compete/vie with.
annexation (noun) – seizure, occupation, takeover, appropriation (of territory).
conspicuous/notable by one’s absence (phrase) – to emphasize the fact that an important person is missing from a place/situation (where you think he/she should be present).
outreach (noun) – the level of reaching out/activity/effort; involvement.
coronavirus (CoV) (noun) – a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. (Courtesy: WHO)
play a part/role (phrase) – contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in.
leave off (phrasal verb) – omit, exclude, to not include (on a list).
ally (noun) – associate, confederate, partner, supporter.
predictably (adverb) – as expected, as anticipated.
lash out (phrasal verb) – criticize, attack, censure verbally.
doom (verb) – destine, fate; ill-fated, hapless, unlucky.
recognise (verb) – officially consider someone/something (an organisation) as valid.
voice (noun) – the right to express one’s opinion/view.
weigh (verb) – consider, contemplate, think about, reflect on.
invitee (noun) – guest, visitor.
derail (verb) – obstruct, interrupt, impede/thwart.
concrete (adjective) – definite, specific, definitive; factual, actual/real.
premature (adjective) – untimely, early, too soon/too early; ill-timed, hasty.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
fuel (verb) – stimulate, encourage, intensify (an emotion).
Cold War (noun) – a state of conflict between nations that does not involve direct military action but is pursued primarily through economic and political actions, propaganda, acts of espionage (spying) or proxy wars (war through a representative/agent).
evaluation (noun) – assessment, analysis, appraisal.
multilateral (adjective) – involving many different countries.
thus far (phrase) – until now.
difference (noun) – disagreement, difference of opinion, misunderstanding.
climate change (noun) – a long-term change in the Earth’s climate, or of a region on Earth (Courtesy: NASA).
communique (noun) – official communication, press release, bulletin.