The Hindu Editorial (Shackles and ties) – Dec 18, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Shackles and ties) – Dec 18, 2020:

shackles (noun) – restrictions, restraints, constraints, straitjacket.
ties (noun) – bond, union, association, relationship.
transition period (noun) – a period in which things are changing from one state/condition to another.
Brexit (noun) – a term used for the (supposed) departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
firm up (phrasal verb) – make something more solid; make something more definite; reinforce, strengthen, solidify.
come with (phrasal verb) – be associated with an event; exist/develop as a result of something; accompany.
prepare the way for (phrase) – to do things that make it possible/easier for something to happen; to pave the way for something.
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.
climate change (noun) – a long-term change in the Earth’s climate, or of a region on Earth (Courtesy: NASA).
26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) (noun) – The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is expected to take place from 01-12 November 2021, in Glasgow, UK. The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
road map (noun) – schedule of a (complex) program.
strategic partnership (noun) – it is a long-term interaction between two countries based on political, economic, social and historical factors (Courtesy: IDSA (Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)).
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, broad-based, complete/thorough.
envision (verb) – visualize, imagine, envisage.
The Indo-Pacific region (noun) – the Indo-Pacific region refers to the confluence (convergence) of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, which interconnect in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and more).
strategy (noun) – plan of action (in order to achieve a more expansive set of political, economic, and security interests).
counter-terrorism (noun) – anti-terrorism; actions taken to combat or prevent terrorism.
on a mission (phrase) – undertaking an important task.
free trade (noun) – a policy to eliminate barriers/limits/regulations against imports and exports.
wrap up (phrasal verb) – complete/conclude something.
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) (noun) – an agreement between two or more countries designed to reduce or eliminate certain barriers to trade and investment, and to facilitate stronger trade and commercial ties between participating countries.
highlight (noun) – main feature, focal point, most interesting part.
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)
vaccine (noun) – a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease.
Oxford vaccine/Covishield (noun) – (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) or (AZD1222) is a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca, UK Ltd. (named Covishield in India). Serum Institute of India (SII), biotechnology company has partnered with global pharma giant AstraZeneca and Oxford University for this vaccine candidate ‘Covidshield’.
COVAX (noun) – COVAX is co-led by Gavi, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and WHO. Its aim is to accelerate the development and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines, and to guarantee fair and equitable access for every country in the world.
turn of a new page (phrase) – a new start after a period of difficulties.
stagnant (adjective) – inactive, moribund, sluggish, lethargic.
preoccupation (noun) – concentration, thinking, deep thought; obsession, concern, fixation.
fugitive (adjective) – relating to a person who has escaped from being confined or imprisoned.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal/account.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) (noun) – The Ministry of External Affairs (abbreviated as MEA) of India, also known as the Foreign Ministry, is the government agency responsible for the conduct of foreign relations of India.
high commission (noun) – the embassy of one Commonwealth country in another.
Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) (noun) – The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 seeks to grant citizenship to religious minorities of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, who had to flee their homeland facing persecution. The six minority groups that have been specifically identified are Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians and Parsis.
spark (verb) – cause, bring about, trigger, prompt.
interference (noun) – intervention, meddling, unwarranted involvement.
diaspora (noun) – the people who spread/scatter from their own country to places across the world.
necessarily (adverb) – inevitably, certainly, surely, undoubtedly.
entail (verb) – necessitate, make necessary, require.
sensitive (adjective) – responsive to, quick to respond to, reactive to.